Description

Heavy-Duty Performance for Winter Conditions

The image shows a close-up of the sidewall of the Michelin X Multi Grip D, a heavy-duty truck tire designed for drive axles on regional haul trucks. Here’s a breakdown of the information on the sidewall:

• 295/80R22.5: This indicates the tire size.
  • 295: The width of the tire section in millimeters (mm).
  • 80: The aspect ratio, which is the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the width (80% in this case).
  • R: Indicates a radial tire construction.
  • 22.5: The rim diameter in inches.
• 154/150L (152/148M): This represents the load rating and speed rating of the tire. The load rating indicates the maximum weight that the tire can carry at a specific inflation pressure. Here, the tire has two load ratings:
  • 154/150L: Up to 75 mph (120 km/h)
  • 152/148M: Up to 65 mph (104 km/h) The speed rating L is for speeds up to 75 mph (120 km/h), and M is for speeds up to 81 mph (130 km/h).
• TL: Means the tire is tubeless, relying on an airtight seal between the tire and the rim to hold air, instead of an inner tube.
• M+S: This indicates that the tire is an all-season tire that can be used in moderate snow conditions. The M+S symbol does not mean that the tire is a true winter tire, and it may not perform well in severe snow conditions.
• 3PMSF: This symbol indicates that the tire meets the European winter tire standards for snow and ice performance. This means that the tire has been tested and certified to provide improved traction on snow and ice compared to all-season tires that don’t have this symbol.

Features and Benefits (based on information found online):

• Excellent winter performance: Designed for drive axles, the Michelin X Multi Grip D excels in harsh winter conditions [1, 2]. The interlocking block tread pattern and the small aligned blocks on the outer bands are said to provide high traction on snow and ice [2].
• Long tread life: The Michelin X Multi Grip D is built to last, which can help to reduce operating costs for truck fleets [1, 2].
• Good all-season traction: The M+S designation indicates the tire’s ability to perform well in various weather conditions, including light rain and moderate snow. While not ideal for severe winter weather, it provides better performance than all-season tires without the 3PMSF designation.
• Improved fuel efficiency: The Michelin X Multi Grip D is also said to be fuel-efficient, which can help to reduce fuel costs for truck fleets [2].
• Three wide longitudinal grooves: These grooves are designed to evacuate water for good performance in wet conditions [2].

Overall, the 295/80R22.5 Michelin X Multi Grip D 154/150L (152/148M) TL M+S 3PMSF appears to be a well-rounded, all-season tire with a strong emphasis on winter performance. It is a good choice for truck fleets that operate in regions with cold, snowy winters and require a tire that delivers good traction, long tread life, and fuel efficiency.

Specifications

Article number	10013759
EAN code	3528704923137
Brand	Michelin
Profile	X MULTI GRIP D
TL/TT	TL
Axle position
Application	Winter
Radial/diagonal	Radial
Recommended rim	9.00
M+S	M+S
3PMSF
Condition	New