What are the best drive tires for semi-truck haulers?
Drive tires are arguably the most important tires on a semi-truck. Sustaining the brunt of the torque from the engine and the weight of the load, these tires are a lot like truckers: they do the tough work to keep things moving.
That said, cutting corners on your drive tires is a recipe for disaster. When selecting drive tires, you need traction, longevity, and, if you choose well, additional fuel savings in your pocket.
Here are the best drive tires for semi-truck haulers.
The Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+
The Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tire is Michelin’s most fuel efficient(1) dual drive tire and the best drive tires for semi truck haulers. With some of the most impressive features on the market, the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ is designed to save you money.
Traction
By using interlocking siping and regenerating features, the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tire provides biting edges throughout the course of its life. Even in the rain, this time performs 10% better stopping than leading competitors. (2)
Fuel Savings
Despite its outstanding traction, the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tire achieves 22% lower rolling resistance than the X Line Energy D tire (1) for the very best fuel efficiency.
Even with ultra-low rolling resistance technology, (3) this tire still meets meets SmartWay® (4) requirements and is Gas 2 compliant for impressive sustainability.
Longevity
The Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ features a casing designed to reach up to 1 million miles with up to 4 retreads. This outstanding durability is attributable to PowerCoil and Infini-Coil® technology.
By winding 1/8 mile steel cable around the belt to provide protection, the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ is able to accomplish long, even wear through Infini-Coil®.
With a high tensile strength steel belt and rubber-infused cables, the tire’s PowerCoil technology encourages strong resistance to damage.
Best Drive Tires for Semi Truck Haulers
The Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tire stands king among driver tires. With its exceptional traction, unprecedented fuel saving technology, and innovative longevity, these are the best drive tires for semi truck haulers.
Now, through England Carrier Services, you can get the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ drive tires at a special price by filling out the form below.
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1) Calculated based on internal ISO28580 rolling resistance testing; 275/80R22.5 LRG X® Line Energy™ D+ vs. 275/80R22.5 LRG X® Line Energy™ D.
(2) Based on internal wet braking test at 60 mph (97 kph) on asphalt measuring peak Mu, using the Michelin X® Line Energy™ D+ tire, Bridgestone M713 Ecopia tire, Goodyear Fuel Max® LHD® 2, and Continental® HDL2+ tire. All tires were size 295/75R22.5. Actual on-road results may vary.
(3) Based on internal ISO 28580 rolling resistance testing using size 275/80R22.5 LRG.
(4) Based on internal tests against SmartWay® requirements. For more information on SmartWay® verified technologies, go to US: www.epa.gov/smartway or CA: https://www.nrcan.gc.ca.
(5) Based on industry standard rolling resistance testing of comparable tires or retreads. Actual results may vary, and may be impacted by many factors, to include road conditions, weather and environment, driver performance, etc.