Michelin Commercial Truck Tire Specifications

The Michelin company is well respected in the world community for car tires. Michelin manufactures tires for heavy trucks as well, but this may not be well-known. The company does not advertise its truck tire line extensively in the mass media. The company does carry a complete line of truck tires and makes recommendations for their proper usage.
  1. XD2 Tire

    • The XD2 tire is designed with wide grooves, for better water dispersion in wet weather and lessened stone retention. This tire is a radial designed for a 22 1/2-inch rim. It has a diameter of 37.2 inches. The width of the tire is 10.2 inches. Its maximum rolling rpm is 558 revolutions per minute. The maximum speed it can handle is 75 miles per hour. If used on a single axle, the maximum load (weight) it can handle is 5,510 pounds, when it is inflated to 120 psi. For a dual axle, it can handle up to 5,070 pounds, when inflated to 120 psi. The tire's weight itself is 100.1 pounds.

    XDS Tire

    • The XDS tire is designed for winter applications, to be used in snow conditions. According to Michelin, its thread pattern is designed for a good "bite" in deep snow conditions. Three sizes are available for this tire: the 11R22.5, the 12R22.5 and the 11R24.5. Each tire has its own load specifications, depending on the size. For example, the 11R22.5 has an overall diameter of 41.8 inches. The maximum rpm is 496 revolutions per minute, with a maximum speed rating of 65 miles per hour. Its maximum loading is 6,610 pounds at 120 psi.

    XTA Tire

    • The XTA tire is specifically designed for trailers. This tire is designed for carrying loads, as opposed to being driven by a truck. Michelin states that its compound is designed for this application. Three sizes are available, two for 15-inch rims and one for a 17 1/2-inch rim. The maximum speed is 55 miles per hour for the 15-inch tires and 62 miles per hour for the 17 1/2-inch rim.

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