INNOVATION TO ENHANCE YOUR MOBILITY

POWERCOIL technology

MICHELIN DURABILITY WITH IMPROVED ROLLING RESISTANCE

A new generation of lighter yet more robust steel cables is used in the casing to deliver improved resistance to distortion and damage. POWERCOIL technology therefore reduces rolling resistance and fuel consumption for better durability.

MICHELIN Ultraflex Technologies

PRODUCTIVITY GAINS AND SOIL PROTECTION

Michelin rose to this challenge in 2004 by inventing MICHELIN Ultraflex, a game-changing innovation that allows agricultural tires to operate at a lower pressure and therefore protect the soil, thus allowing for higher crop yields.

For improved soil health and better harvests, it is important to avoid or minimize soil compaction.

MICHELIN Ultraflex technology solves both halves of this equation: less pressure = less compaction = more soil protection = higher yields.

A British study by Harper Adams University shows that utilizing tires with MICHELIN Ultraflex technology can deliver crop yield gains of 4% or higher. As an illustration, when a farm produces a yield of 3 tons per acre and sells its wheat harvest for 225 dollars per ton, this is equivalent to a gain of 29 dollars a year, per acre.

MICHELIN Ultraflex technology is already 10 years old but its future looks bright: MICHELIN AXIOBIB 2 tires, also designated AIR SYSTEMS READY, are designed to work with a remote inflation system (CTIS) enabling users to monitor and adapt tire pressure to the terrain and usage conditions.

REGENION technology

MICHELIN GRIP, MILE AFTER MILE

Tread designs that self-regenerate, mile after mile, thanks to 3D metal printing techniques, giving you the grip you need over the service life of your tires and in all conditions. New sipes appear as your tires wear for improved mobility. In 2018, the two Michelin engineers behind REGENION technology won the European Inventor Award in the Industry category.

Advanced Compounding Technology

MORE SILICA EQUALS LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION

By adding a high percentage of silica to the tread blend, Michelin has managed to push the limits of rolling resistance so that you can save fuel, without compromising on tire longevity.

TWEEL airless technology

NO MAINTENANCE. NO COMPROMISE.

A MICHELIN® X® TWEEL® airless radial tire is a single unit that replaces the current tire and wheel assembly. There is no need for complex mounting equipment and once they are bolted on, there is no air pressure to maintain. The unique energy transfer within the poly-resin spokes helps reduce the “bounce” associated with pneumatic tires, while providing outstanding handling characteristics. They are designed to perform like pneumatic tires, without the inconvenience and downtime caused by flat tires. It therefore requires no pressure maintenance and cannot puncture. It is a technology that substantially reduces machine downtime. It also provides unparalleled convenience for the operators of farm and public works vehicles (construction or handling) equipped with airless tires.

MEMS Evolution 4

INCREASING YOUR EFFICIENCY HAS NEVER BEEN SIMPLER

The fourth generation of the famous "Michelin Earthmover Management System," a TPMS solution for mining vehicles, takes connected tires one step further. MICHELIN® MEMS®4 is a powerful monitoring tool for tires and usage conditions. It combines downtime-fighting features, innovative equipment, and seamless connectivity to increase profits and reduce downtime by protecting your people, tires and equipment.