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<\/p>\nGwent-based haulier Gerry Jones Transport, which has operated a Michelin policy for more than 15 years, has become one of the first fleets in the UK to fit Michelin\u2019s newest X Multi D series tyres.<\/p>\n
The new generation of 315\/70 R 22.5 drive tyres were unveiled at the CV Show and deliver up to a 20 per cent increase in mileage potential compared with the previous X MultiWay 3D range. They are designed to blend the lowest cost per kilometre with outstanding grip in all weather conditions.<\/p>\n
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A product of\u00a0Michelin\u2019s significant \u20ac700m annual investment in research and development, they bring new innovations which deliver on value and performance for fleets, including Powercoil, a newgeneration of robust steel casing cables which help to make each tyre lighter yet more robust, leading to better endurance and reduced rolling resistance, plus Regenion tread technology that progressively reveals hidden grooves in order to maintain grip throughout the life of the tyre. \u2018Tower Pump\u2019 sipes in the tread blocks provide greater traction on slippery road surfaces by breaking the surface of the film of water that it passes through.<\/p>\n
Nathan Jones, Gerry Jones Transport\u2019s Workshop Manager, says: \u201cWe test sets of competitor tyres from time to time but when it comes to mileage performance, there is no other manufacturer out there in the market which gets anywhere close to the life we get from our Michelin tyres. The previous generation drive tyres were in a class of their own, and we\u2019re confident the new X Multi D rubber will raise the bar even higher.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe proactively specify Michelin on all new vehicles and as replacements across the fleet, and our team actively regrooves each tyre to make sure we get the best life out of them.\u201d<\/p>\n
The fleet includes approximately 20 rigids, 50 tractor units and 110 trailers, with the customer frequently achieving 270,000 to 300,000 km from a set of Michelin drive axle tyres before needing to be replaced.
\nThe first set of new X Multi D tyres have been fitted to a Daf tractor unit which is expected to clock-up more than 120,000 km a year. It will operate with a range of trailer types on national work, and with a dedicated driver \u2013 in line with the customer\u2019s one driver, one truck policy.<\/p>\n
All new replacement tyres are supplied and fitted by the local ATS Euromaster centre \u2013 with Gerry Jones Transport\u2019s own technicians undertaking all routine tyre maintenance.<\/p>\n
All four new drive tyres have been registered for Michelin\u2019s unique accidental damage guarantee, which offers the ultimate protection against the financial costs of accidental damage, and reinforces the benefits of investing in premium Michelin tyres.<\/p>\n