Michelin X-Incity XZU3+ 295/80R22.5 152J

Engineered for demanding city routes, the Michelin X-INCITY XZU3+ 295/80R22.5 152J+ is an all-position urban bus tyre delivering dependable safety, comfort, and low operating cost. Robust, kerb-resistant sidewalls and a cut-and-scrub resistant tread stand up to frequent stops and close kerbs, while the tread design provides strong wet grip and confident braking in all weather. High original tread depth and even-wearing compounds help maximise mileage, and the premium casing is designed for retreading to extend service life—reducing downtime and total cost per kilometre. Choose Michelin quality for your fleet’s busiest routes.

Reinforced kerb-guard sidewalls. Purpose-built for urban docking, the Michelin X-Incity XZU3+ 295/80R22.5 152J+ applies an extra-thick sidewall rubber gauge with raised protector ribs to absorb kerb contact and disperse localised impact energy before it reaches the carcass cords. A robust chafer and bead apex package resists rim-chafing and flex-fatigue from repeated stop–start cycles, cutting sidewall scuff damage and premature scrappage. The result is fewer unplanned removals on city routes, better casing integrity for retreading, and higher vehicle uptime in dense traffic.

Urban-optimised tread compound. The Michelin X-Incity XZU3+ 295/80R22.5 152J+ employs a high thermal-stability, cut- and scrub-resistant compound formulated for low-speed, high-scrub bus service. Its polymer–filler network balances hysteresis for wet grip with controlled heat build-up under frequent braking and acceleration, limiting oxidative ageing in the casing and reducing risk of heat-related separations. This chemistry maintains block stiffness to curb tearing on tight turns, delivering long wear life and dependable wet braking across New Zealand’s variable urban conditions.

Deep all-position siping. A deep, full-depth sipe architecture across the tread ribs maintains edge density from new to worn states, so the Michelin X-Incity XZU3+ 295/80R22.5 152J+ sustains wet grip and lateral stability throughout its service life on steer, drive, or trailer positions. Interlocking sipe geometries constrain block squirm under shear, enhancing braking response and reducing heel-and-toe wear that is common in stop–go bus operation. Efficient water evacuation through wide circumferential grooves further improves contact patch drainage for confident wet handling.

High-tensile steel casing. Built on a multi-belt, high-tensile steel carcass, the Michelin X-Incity XZU3+ 295/80R22.5 152J+ delivers exceptional structural resilience under high load factors and frequent kerb-side manoeuvres. Optimised ply turn-up and a reinforced bead bundle stabilise the lower sidewall, reducing flex-induced heat and preserving bead integrity during repeated docking. The durable casing architecture supports multiple retread lives and consistent footprint control, translating to lower total cost of ownership and predictable wear patterns for fleet rotation planning.

Optimised contact pressure distribution. A wide, square footprint with a protective decoupling groove at the shoulder equalises contact stresses and shields the outer ribs from urban scrub. This tread geometry in the Michelin X-Incity XZU3+ 295/80R22.5 152J+ mitigates shoulder tearing and river-wear, keeping the tyre tracking true under repeated low-speed cornering. Even pressure distribution improves wear regularity and steering precision, extending usable tread life and lengthening service intervals to keep buses on route and maintenance costs in check.