Michelin Megaxbib

High Load Capacity. The Michelin Megaxbib is engineered with a high-volume radial carcass and robust bead bundles to carry modern combine and forage harvester loads without excessive sidewall strain. Its load and speed capabilities, validated to ETRTO norms, keep deflection within the ideal working envelope under full bins and heavy front attachments. This maintains a stable contact patch through cyclic loading, limiting heat build-up and preventing cord fatigue over long operating days. The result is consistent footprint geometry, precise steering response, and strong bead retention on hill country and when shuttling between paddocks.

Large Footprint Design. The casing volume and tread geometry generate an elongated, wide contact area that lowers peak ground pressure to protect soil structure on wet silt loams, peat, and light volcanic soils common in New Zealand. Reduced contact stress cuts shear at the tyre–soil interface, minimising slip and rut depth for higher drawbar efficiency and tangible fuel savings per hectare. Spreading torque across more lugs reduces point loading, delivering more uniform traction on side slopes and through headlands. This lets you enter fields earlier and stay later around rainfall events without compromising yields due to compaction.

Reinforced Casing Durability. Multiple textile plies with targeted crown and shoulder reinforcement resist impact bruising, stubble penetration, and stone drilling across river flats and abrasive shingle roads. Michelin’s compound formulation balances cut resistance with heat resistance, so the Megaxbib runs cooler on extended road transfers while standing up to harsh stubble. A robust bead apex and chafer package protect the rim flange and improve bead retention under high torque at working pressures. Extended casing life over multiple seasons reduces unplanned downtime and lowers whole-of-life operating costs.

Optimised Road Handling. A staggered lug pitch with increased centreline overlap reduces vibration and noise at transport speeds, improving operator comfort and helping protect driveline and suspension components. Reinforced shoulder tie-bars and a stable crown increase lateral stiffness for confident lane tracking with heavy headers or front tanks fitted. Cooler-running compounds and optimised mass distribution limit heat build-up, stabilising inflation pressure over long distances and preserving carcass integrity. Predictable braking and steering on chipseal and wet asphalt help you move between blocks faster and safer.

Self-Cleaning Lug Geometry. Deep, open voids with tapered ejector angles promote rapid mud release at low wheel speeds, maintaining a high effective void ratio in sticky clays and pasture. Continuous self-cleaning keeps the lugs biting, lowering slip ratio without resorting to over-inflation, which protects soil and preserves ride quality. Efficient ejection also reduces carry-back onto roads, cutting clean-up time and compliance risk. By preventing mud packing, the tyre runs cooler and maintains consistent rolling circumference for accurate GPS speed and application rate control.