Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/34500
Pressure Maintenance Drivers have commented that an under-inflated MICHELIN v Do use a properly calibrated gauge when verifying the air pressure of a MICHELIN X One tire. v Don’t rely on the appearance of the tire. v Do remove and inspect any tire found to be 20% below the recommended air pressure. Failure to do so may cause tire failure. ® X One tire is more likely to be ® detected with a simple visual inspection than dual tires. However, pressure is difficult to gauge visually even for the most experienced driver. Vehicle Handling Drivers have commented that the wide, stable footprint of the MICHELIN X One tire can provide the feel of a much more stable truck compared to traditional dual tires. However, while most MICHELIN X One tire fitments allow the track of the tractor and trailer to be widened, the vehicle’s behavior in curves (on ramps or off ramps) is still subject to roll-over at excessive speeds. v Don’t let the outstanding handling of MICHELIN X One tires give you a false sense of stability in curves. v Do respect all posted speed limits regardless of tire fitment. Failure to do so may cause vehicle to tip. Rapid Air Loss Techniques Extensive testing has shown that a rapid air loss on a MICHELIN X One tire will not compromise the stability and behavior of the vehicle. However, with one tire on each axle end, the loss of air pressure will allow the wheel and axle end to drop and possibly contact the road surface. v Don’t try to “limp home” or continue to run on a flat tire. v Do down shift or use the trailer brake (when appropriate) to avoid tire/wheel assembly lock-up. v Do release the brakes intermittently as you slow down to allow some rotation of the assembly. Failure to do so may cause irreparable damage to the tire, wheel, axle components, and vehicle. ii