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Truck Tires MICHELIN® XZU® 3* TRUCK TIRE REFERENCE CHART STEER / ALL-POSITION TIRES XZU® 2* X COACH XZ* • Optimized for urban operation with frequent starts and stops • Matrix™ • Helps improve bead durability from extra long metallic chafer LH R O/O XFE WIDE BASE STEER U traction and even wear throughout life of tire sipes help provide excellent • Built-up sidewall protectors provide protection against most curb damage • Extended retreadability with extra robust casing and bead design • Sidewall wear indicators promote timely tire rotation for long casing life and enhanced retreadability • Wide, deep circumferential grooves and full-depth sipes help promote excellent traction throughout the life of the tire LH R O/O U • Charter bus tire designed for mileage safety and comfort • New tread design helps deliver up to 15% higher mileage, while maintaining superior performance(1) • Central zig-zag tread grooves help deliver improved grip for a shorter braking distance on wet or icy roads(1) (1) When compared to the MICHELIN® LH R O/O XZA2® Energy tire. U • Dual compound tread rubber helps ensure cool operating temperatures and helps keep tire wear rate low • Deep, wide channels help provide excellent water evacuation throughout the life of the tire • Lateral siping enhance traction and braking LH R O/O U * "No bus shall be operated with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels." US Code of Federal Regulations: Title 49, Transportation; Part 393.75. Exceeding the legal speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed. LH – Long Haul, R – Regional, O/O – On/Off Road, U – Urban 28