wide base tires
A single wide base tire takes the place of two conventional radial tires in dual assembly on drive and trailer axles.
Benefits
Recent tests of wide-base tires indicate a potential fuel economy improvement of 2 to 5 percent compared to dual tires. By using wide-base tires, a combination long-haul truck could save over 400 gallons of fuel per year and cut emissions of carbon dioxide (the most common greenhouse gas) by more than four metric tons annually. Most importantly, these environmental benefits can often be achieved while cutting costs.
Other benefits include:
- fuel savings
- weight savings
- reduced inventory levels
- fewer mounts and dismounts
- easier pressure maintenance
See what our customer Con-Way Truckload has to say about wide base tires, including facts and myths.
“Specifying single wide-base tires on a new combination truck could save $1,000 initially, and cut over four metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year. Fuel savings of 2% or higher begin immediately.”
- SmartWay Transport Partnership, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Products
Michelin has a full line of wide base tires that they call the X One®. The X One products include:
- X One XDA
- X One XDA Energy
- X One XDN2
- X One XTE
- X One XZU S
- X One XZY3
For more information on the X One product line, visit MichelinTruck.com.
Once you make the switch to the X One, keep in mind that Allied also has the capability of delivering quality X One retreads – which will help you achieve even lower costs on the road.
Our tire consultants are here to help, so contact us today to learn more!