Michelin introduces new drive tire, increases life 30%

[allan5oh]

http://fleetowner.com/news/michelin_new_drive_tire/

Costs 5-10% more and is expected to last 30% more.

Too bad it increases rolling resistance so much, it's not economically worth it.

Higher rolling resistance then even the XDN2 and even the XDAHT.

according to:

http://www.michelintruck.com/micheli...calculator.jsp

[allan5oh]

Annual Fuel Bill: $60,000.00

Michelin Advantage: 4.8%

Annual Cost Savings: $2,906.23

Annual Savings per Tire: $207.59

LOL, according to michelin, you'll spend $2900 extra per year in fuel to push these tires around!

Compared to XDA energies.

$1000 more per year compared to XDN2's, the XDN2's aren't exactly a friendly tread.

[solo379]

That's what most folks, never pay attention to;-Rolling resistance!

[bob h]

That's what most folks, never pay attention to;-Rolling resistance!

thanks for the chart, solo ............ interesting

[solo379]

thanks for the chart, solo ............ interesting

No problem! Here is a couple more, if you are interested..

As you can see, from this chart, anything over 1600 RPM, is just waist of fuel.

And summary...