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MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND

The MICHELIN X MINE Defend L4*** tire gives you the confidence to meet your production requirements for high load-carrying capacity applications in underground mining transport and in quarries for block handling. This new tread design delivers improved grip and traction as well as superior aggression resistance.(1)

Underground Machinery
Underground Mining
Quarries

Why choose the MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND tire?

Explore Michelin technology and innovation designed to support your business, reducing your costs while respecting the environment.
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Load Capacity

Optimized load and speed to maximize performance in *** applications
The tire can carry the same load with less pressure (1 bar or 14.5 PSI less) in the UGM application.
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Longevity

4% Improved Tire Life(1)
The tire is better able to flex and maintain a more even footprint at the same load with a lower pressure leading to better wear(1), while also having 10% more tread rubber by volume (1).
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Traction

Superior traction / adhesion from the center groove and tread pattern
A center groove that increases grip and a new innovative tread pattern lead to superior traction.(1)

Tire Technical Specifications

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  • 26.5R25 SH4**** L4*** 210A8 TL
  • 29.5R25 SH4**** L4*** 217A8 TL
  • 29.5R29 SH4**** L4*** 219A8 TL

Tech Specs

MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND - 26.5R25
1779 mm / 70 inch
707 mm / 28 inch
781 mm
25
5143
57 mm / 70/32 nds
214
600 kg / 1323 lbs
22.00/3.0
22.00/3.0 IF
SH-4,L-4
210
707 mm / 28 inch
318776
66524

Pressure (bar and psi) & Load (kg and lbs)

Factor the load and type of work when adjusting tire pressure**

bar

psi

3

44

3.5

51

4

58

4.5

65

5

73

5.5

80

6

87

6.5

94

7

102

(kg - lbs) underground-transport-machine

All Axles

11200

24692

12500

27558

13200

29101

14500

31967

15500

34172

16500

36376

17000

37479

18000

39683

19000

41888

(kg - lbs) loader

Front laden

12850

28329

14000

30865

15000

33069

16000

35274

17000

37479

18500

40786

19500

42990

20600

45415

21200

46738

Rear unladen

10280

22664

11200

24692

12000

26455

12800

28219

13600

29983

14800

32628

15600

34392

16480

36332

16960

37390

**IMPORTANT

The inflation pressure must always be appropriate for the load per tire, the speed of travel and the work to be done. Our recommendations above are provided subject to changes

Technical data is subject to change without prior notice.

Tech Specs

Tech Specs

MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND - 26.5R25
1779 mm / 70 inch
707 mm / 28 inch
781 mm
25
5143
57 mm / 70/32 nds
214
600 kg / 1323 lbs
22.00/3.0
22.00/3.0 IF
SH-4,L-4
210
707 mm / 28 inch
318776
66524

Pressure (bar and psi) & Load (kg and lbs)

Factor the load and type of work when adjusting tire pressure**

bar

psi

3

44

3.5

51

4

58

4.5

65

5

73

5.5

80

6

87

6.5

94

7

102

(kg - lbs) underground-transport-machine

All Axles

11200

24692

12500

27558

13200

29101

14500

31967

15500

34172

16500

36376

17000

37479

18000

39683

19000

41888

(kg - lbs) loader

Front laden

12850

28329

14000

30865

15000

33069

16000

35274

17000

37479

18500

40786

19500

42990

20600

45415

21200

46738

Rear unladen

10280

22664

11200

24692

12000

26455

12800

28219

13600

29983

14800

32628

15600

34392

16480

36332

16960

37390

**IMPORTANT

The inflation pressure must always be appropriate for the load per tire, the speed of travel and the work to be done. Our recommendations above are provided subject to changes

Technical data is subject to change without prior notice.

Tire Product Sheet and Databook

Find the technical and commercial specifications downloadable documents below.

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