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You will notice that switching to single tire fitments causes a slight reduction in footprint area when compared to dual. This will not have a negative impact on your traction. Your MICHELIN ® X One tire footprint will be ® dependent on air pressure recommendations and vehicle loads. You should always select a pressure that will adequately support the loads your fleet encounters as defined in the MICHELIN Truck Tire Data Book (MWL40731). Overinflation of your MICHELIN ® X One tires will not only reduce your ® footprint but can adversely affect handling, wear, and ride characteristics. Overinflating your tires may also result in exceeding the wheel’s maximum pressure. 445/50R22.5 MICHELIN X ONE AT 100 PSI ® ® 120 PSI FOOTPRINT OVERLAID ON 100 PSI FOOTPRINT The photo below demonstrates what occurs to the footprint when you overinflate the same tire to 120 psi. The overinflated footprint’s length and width are reduced (black footprint) when compared to 100 psi footprint (gray footprint). Shoulder: -33 mm Center: -13 mm MICHELIN X One Tire Maintenance 37 ® ®