Michelin’s X Line Energy tyres, designed for fuel efficiency on long-haul routes, demonstrated superb durability, with one set exceeding 340,000km.
Alcaline’s Fleet Praises MICHELIN X Line Energy Tyres for Fuel Efficiency and Durability
MICHELIN’s X Line Energy tyres have passed the litmus test, according to Hythe-based international haulier Alcaline, after a pair of steer-axle fitments clocked up 340,000km in their first life.
Alcaline, which has a fleet of 178 HGVs and 230 trailers, delivers high-value automotive parts across the continent. It has been a Michelin customer for over two decades and specifies its rubber for all new truck purchases.
“They’re the best brand of tyre there is. They look good on our trucks and give the image that we’re after, which is a professional fleet that is well maintained,” says Billy Dell, Fleet Tyre Manager at Alcaline.
Mega Trailers and MICHELIN X Line Energy Tyres Power Alcaline’s High-Value Deliveries Across Europe
The company uses mega trailers to move high-value, just-in-time automotive parts for leading automotive companies and heavy plant and equipment manufacturers. Destinations include Italy, France, and Switzerland, and the group also has offices in Holland.
It fits 315/60 R22.5 and 295/60 R22.5 MICHELIN X Line Energy tyres to its tractor units to accommodate the lower ride height, while the mega trailers are shod with rarer 455/45 R22.5 fitments from the same range.
“The X Line Energy tyres have delivered great fuel-saving benefits as expected and really surprised us in how well they’ve lasted handling high mileage continental work,” says Dell.
Optimizing Fleet Efficiency and Sustainability with MICHELIN X Line Energy Tyres and Multi-Life Policy
MICHELIN X Line Energy tyres are designed specifically for trucks, coaches, and trailers used on long-distance routes, where most of the time is spent travelling at sustained high average speeds. The combination of excellent rolling resistance reduces fuel consumption and the total cost of ownership (TCO), ultimately mitigating the impact on the environment.
Alcaline utilises Michelin’s multi-life policy to minimise its TCO. Once a new set of tyres has reached the end of its first life, they are regrooved and retreaded as Michelin Remix tyres – which helps extract the maximum performance from each new Michelin casing.
The company also fits tyres from across the MICHELIN X Multi truck tyre range to its vehicles at the appropriate juncture, taking advantage of the manufacturer’s accidental damage guarantee.
Alcaline marked its 30th anniversary last year. On the continent, it also handles steel and steel coil transportation, while from the UK, the haulier provides full and less-than-full loads, groupage, expedited deliveries, airfreight, and double-manned services.
