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MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND tire
MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND tire
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MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire

Built for underground mining trucks—Especially those requiring high load, speed & traction

  • Maximized Productivity(1) 
  • Powerful Traction(1)  
  • Longer Tire Life(1) 
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  • 26.5R25 E4**** L4*** 210A8 TL
  • 29.5R25 E4**** L4*** 217A8 TL
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  • 26.5R25 E4**** L4*** 210A8 TL
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Why choose MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND tire for your underground mining trucks?

Get more out of your underground mining equipment. The MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire is at the top of load and speed capabilities in the market with improved grip and traction.(1)

Maximized productivity

Push the productivity of your vehicle in load and in speed. MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire can carry up to 18% more material in an 8-hour shift cycle.(2) 

PRODUCTIVITY EXAMPLE: 29.5R25 MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND SH4**** 
Underground mining truck – 42-ton payload 

Time for 4km cycle


MICHELIN XTXL tire: 20 mins
MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire: 17 mins (-3min)

Cycles in 8 hr Shift


MICHELIN XTXL tire: 24 cycles

MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire: 28 cycles (+4 cycles)

Tons in 8 hr Shift


MICHELIN XTXL tire: 1,008 tons
MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire: 1,186 tons  (+0,178 tons)

Advantage


MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire:

18% more material in 8-hour shift 

Superior Tire Traction & Adhesion(1)

Grooved tread pattern contributes to tire traction and adhesion.

Grooved tread pattern contributes to tire traction and adhesion.

Center groove increases grip

New innovative mining tread pattern

New innovative mining tread pattern

New innovative tread pattern

Longer Tire Life by 4%(1)

Better Wear Rate & Impact Resistance(1) 

The MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire is better able to flex and maintain a more even footprint at the same load with a lower pressure.(1)

ground contact pressure

ground contact pressure

Ground contact pressure

MICHELIN XTXL, 26.5R25 Tire Pressure: 8 Bars at the same load

MICHELIN XTXL, 26.5R25 Tire Pressure: 8 Bars at the same load

MICHELIN XTXL
26.5R25 
Tire Pressure: 8 Bars  
at the same load 

MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire, 26.5R25 Tire Pressure: 7 Bars at the same load

MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire, 26.5R25 Tire Pressure: 7 Bars at the same load

MICHELIN X MINE Defend 26.5R25 
Tire Pressure: 7 Bars
at the same load 

Improved Impact Resistance and Crown Endurance(1)

Thanks to a stronger protection ply due to a 30% larger diameter cable.

The Michelin MINE Defend tire has 30% larger diameter compared to the MICHELIN XTXL tire.

The Michelin MINE Defend tire has 30% larger diameter compared to the MICHELIN XTXL tire.

30% larger diameter

Longer Wear Life (1)

The MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire has 10% more tread rubber by volume. 

The MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire has 10% more tread rubber compared to the Michelin XTXL tire.

The MICEHLIN X MINE Defend tire has 10% more tread rubber compared to the Michelin XTXL tire.

10% More Rubber

SH4****: The New Industry Standard

Michelin is the first in the industry to use the SH4*** designation, designed specifically for underground mining conditions. Subterranean Haulage (SH) is determined by a tire’s tread pattern as well as a compound fine-tuned for underground conditions. That’s Michelin Better Mining

MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND: REFERENCE MATERIALS - DOCUMENTS

MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND Product Sheet

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Commercial Warranty

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  • Tech Specs

Tech Specs

Product MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND - 26.5R25
Overall Diameter 1779 mm / 70 inch
Section Width 707 mm / 28 inch
Loaded radius 755 mm
Seat diameter 25
Rolling circumference 5143
Tread depth 57 mm / 2.2/32 nds
Load Index 214
Weight 600 kg / 1323 lbs
Recommended Wheels 22.00/3.0
Approved Wheels 22.00/3.0 IF
TRA code E-4,L-4
TKPH 180
Max Overall Section Width 707 mm / 28 inch
CAI 318776
MSPN 66524
LEGAL FOOTNOTES

(1) Compared to the MICHELIN XTXL tire 

(2) Example is based on estimations comparing an UGM truck using a 29.5R25 tire at the load of 23,000kg. The comparison of the MICHELIN 29.5R25 XTXL tire with its max distance in 1 hour of 12 km vs. an UGM truck fitted with the MICHELIN 29.5R25 X MINE Defend tire with a max distance in 1 hour of 14 km.

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