JAGA Brothers cuts tyre spend with Michelin switch

Adopting a Michelin tyre policy has taken the performance of Welsh operator JAGA Brothers’ fleet to a new level, reducing its monthly tyre spend by a third and cutting tyre-related breakdowns.

Since signing up with Michelin in 2023, the general haulier, which utilises a range of Michelin X-Multi and X-Line Energy family products, has gradually transitioned its fleet – comprising of close to 50 tractor units and 130 trailers – to the manufacturer’s high-performing products as older fitments have come to the end of their lives.

As well as the improved tyre longevity, JAGA Brothers now experiences far fewer tyre failures, citing the quality of the product in combination with the work of service provider Tuf Treads, which provides daily fleet checks.

As well as using Multi Energy, Multi HD and Multi T fitments, the firm is phasing in low rolling resistance X Line Energy 2 tyres, replacing the first generation of the product, to maximise fuel savings on long-distance work.

The haulier also benefits from Michelin Connected Fleet’s data analysis expertise, which it uses to identify harsh driving events to aid driver coaching, as well monitoring tyre pressures across the fleet.