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Michelin Keeps JC Trans (UK) On the Road
saw Michelin tyres compared directly with other premium brand tyres used in the fleet.
Singh notes: “We saw a significant change in tyre performance during the trial, with noticeable improvements in reliability and fuel consumption. We started out with only 10 per cent of the fleet on Michelin; it’s quickly grown to 100 per cent on the back of the results we’ve seen in our own fleet.”
The tyre policy sees all J.C. Trans (UK) tractor units fitted with X MultiWay 3D XZ multi-position tyres on the steer axle, and X MultiWay 3D XDEs on the drive axles. The company has also just
begun trialling the new Michelin 65- series X Multi T trailer tyres, which will gradually replace the previous generation Michelin XTE3 tyres currently being used.
Singh states: “We have been very pleased with the service the XTE3s have provided, and the impact they’ve had on our uptime. We’re very keen to see what the next generation of Michelin trailer tyre will bring us.” The 385/65 R 22.6 X Multi T sets the new benchmark for regional trailer tyres, replacing the XTE3 of the same size which has sold more than 4 million units in Europe since its launch in 2007.
Leicester-based haulier J. C. Trans (UK) has recorded a massive 88 per cent reduction in tyre failures per quarter, after adopting a full Michelin tyre policy for its 15- strong fleet. Prior to fitting Michelin tyres, the company suffered an average of 16 tyre failures per quarter, which has since reduced to just two now its fleet is running on Michelin rubber.
Jas Singh, Director at J.C. Trans (UK), says: “We were suffering an unacceptable level of tyre failures when fitting another premium brand tyre. We started talking with Michelin as we hoped they would be able to present us with a solution to the problem.” Michelin’s local account manager worked with J.C. Trans (UK) to put together a trial framework which
Goodyear Achieves OE Success with Renault
Renault Trucks is the latest leading truck manufacturer to select Goodyear’s recently-launched KMAX and FUELMAX tyres as additional original equipment options on its latest range of vehicles.
The new tyres will be available on models in both the new Renault Trucks Long Distance range as well as the Renault Trucks Distribution range, both of which feature the latest low-emission Euro 6 engines.