Michelin X Line Energy D 295/60R22.5 K

Drive your fleet’s efficiency with the Michelin X LINE ENERGY D 295/60R22.5 K, a long-haul drive-axle tyre engineered to cut fuel bills and reduce CO2 through low rolling resistance. Its robust compound and optimised footprint deliver outstanding mileage and even wear, while consistent block geometry maintains confident wet-road traction throughout the tyre’s life. A durable, retreadable casing helps maximise uptime and lower cost per kilometre. Choose Michelin quality your drivers trust and your accountant values—ideal for New Zealand line-haul operations.

Ultra-low rolling resistance. Engineered for long-haul drive axles, Michelin X Line Energy D 295/60R22.5 K uses a dual-compound tread (high-silica cap over a low-hysteresis base) to minimise energy losses from carcass and tread deformation at highway speeds, cutting rolling resistance without sacrificing wear life. The cool-running base compound reduces internal tan delta and heat build-up at the belt edges, stabilising temperature under sustained torque loads and helping the tyre maintain optimal stiffness over a wide operating window. An optimised belt/tread interface lowers shear strain during footprint entry/exit, translating to measurable fuel savings and lower CO2 per kilometre on New Zealand linehaul routes. The result is lower total cost of ownership through reduced fuel burn and longer, more even wear under modern high-torque drivetrains.

Regenion evolving tread. Advanced Regenion 3D-printed mould technology creates hidden groove architectures and interlocking sipes that open as the tread wears, preserving void ratio, water evacuation and biting edges across the full life of the tyre. This evolving sculpture maintains block rigidity under drive torque while renewing lateral channels, sustaining wet braking and traction when conventional patterns would close up. The 3D self-locking sipes manage micro-slip at the contact patch, limiting heat generation and heel-and-toe wear on the drive axle. Stone ejector geometry and tapered groove walls reduce stone drilling into the belt package, protecting the casing for retread and keeping traction consistent from first millimetre to last.

Infinicoil belt reinforcement. A continuous Infinicoil steel cable wound circumferentially around the crown stabilises the tread package, controlling growth at speed and maintaining a uniform footprint under variable loads and inflation pressures typical of NZ freight operations. This continuous reinforcement mitigates dynamic belt edge strain and combats irregular wear by evening out contact pressure distribution across the shoulders and centre. Reduced crown deflection lowers hysteresis and heat concentration, improving high-speed endurance and helping the X Line Energy D deliver predictable handling and straight-line stability. The stiffer, more stable crown also enhances retread outcomes by preserving belt integrity through the first life.

Powercoil durable casing. Michelin’s Powercoil casing utilises next-generation, high-tensile steel cables with improved fatigue resistance and reduced gauge, trimming mass while increasing robustness against flexural cycling. Lower cord hysteresis and optimised ply geometry reduce carcass temperatures under continuous torque, which helps resist ply separations and extends service life in high-duty, long-distance applications. The tougher, lighter casing supports higher retreadability with cleaner buff surfaces and reduced repair incidence, protecting your asset value over multiple lives. Improved cord adhesion and belt edge treatments further bolster endurance, reducing downtime and keeping your fleet earning.

Retread-ready bead package. A reinforced bead zone with Duracoil bead technology and robust chafer construction delivers exceptional bead stability, improved rim interface sealing and reduced fretting under high torque and frequent coupling/decoupling. The low-permeation innerliner maintains inflation pressure longer, lowering rolling resistance and tyre operating temperatures while improving casing preservation for retread. Bead geometry is engineered for consistent mounting forces and uniform seat, minimising stress risers in the lower sidewall and enabling multiple high-quality retreads. For operators, this means reliable casing return rates, predictable retread performance and lower cost per kilometre across the tyre’s full life cycle.