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January 2018 | Overdrive | 41 EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT BY DEAN SMALLWOOD Michelin X Multi D Michelin's X Multi D regional drive tire is suited for high- torque applications and is designed to deliver long, even wear through its advanced rubber compounding and tread pattern. Traction in all-weather conditions with less slip- page is attributable to the tread's biting edges provided by full-depth matrix siping. Pass-through open shoulder grooves allow for quicker evacuation of material such as water, mud, snow and slush, providing an optimized contact patch. The company's tread regeneration technology facilitates long tread life through co-extruded rubber compounding developed for scrub resistance and high mileage, as well as tear drop grooves at the bottom of the siping that help prevent torque cracking while decreasing heel-toe wear. The tire, which replaces the XDE M/S, has a 28/32nd tread depth and is available in sizes 11R22.5 in both Load Ranges G and H; 11R24.5 in Load Range H; and 275/80R22.5 in Load Range G. Two more sizes are planned. Michelin Americas Truck Tires, MichelinMedia.com/Heavy-Truck Pirelli Pentathlon D Pirelli's Pentathlon D long-haul drive tire is designed for high mile- age, energy efficiency, even wear, high traction and high retread- ability. A dual-layer tread com- pound helps facilitate long-lasting performance, while a specialized undertread compound translates to lower rolling resistance, fuel consumption and carbon-dioxide emissions. An optimized pattern geometry and belt evolution is engineered for durable, even wear, and a directional tread pat- tern adds to grip on both wet and dry surfaces. The company's Spiral Advanced Technology for Truck technology, combined with hexa-bead wire, contribute to the SmartWay-verified tire's retreadability. TP Commercial Solutions, Pirelli.com/Commercial/us Uniroyal LD10 Uniroyal's LD10 long- haul drive tire features a compound designed for fuel efficiency and long, even wear, while its proprietary DuraShield construction helps facilitate added durability and retreadability. Three strategic features – pyramidal steel belts, insulating-belt edge strips and a heavy- gauge inner liner – are engineered to work together to help reduce stress, promote endurance and protect the casing. The SmartWay-verified tire is available in two sizes: 275/80R22.5 in Load Range G and 11R22.5 in Load Range H. Uniroyal Truck Tires, UniroyalTruckTires.com The company's tread regeneration technology facilitates long Pirelli Pentathlon D drive tire is designed for high mile- pound helps facilitate long-lasting undertread compound translates to lower rolling resistance, fuel consumption and its proprietary DuraShield Bridgestone Americas Greatec M835A Ecopia Bridgestone Americas' Greatec M835A Ecopia ultra-wide-base drive tire is designed for use on tandem-axle applications in long-haul service. The tire has a high-rigidity tread pattern to help enhance tread life, overall even wear and low rolling resistance; an optimized shoulder design for even wear balance across the tire footprint; and the company's proprietary NanoPro-Tech compound to help limit energy loss for improved rolling resistance. Its Fuel Saver Sidewall technology helps absorb excess energy and conserve fuel, both when new and retreaded. A patented Waved Belt design helps reduce casing growth and maintain a stable footprint. A patented Turn-In Ply design addresses ply-end stress. Stone rejecter platforms combat capture and retention of casing-damaging stones. The tire is compatible with Bandag FuelTech retreads and is available in size 445/50R22.5. Bridgestone Americas, Commercial.Bridgestone.com Greatec M835A Ecopia Bridgestone Americas' Greatec M835A Ecopia Drive tires

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