Michelin X Multi F 385/55R22.5 160K

Michelin X MULTI F 385/55R22.5 160K is a steer-axle regional tyre engineered for fleets that demand safety, durability and value. It delivers long-lasting mileage, even wear and confident wet grip to lower cost per kilometre and reduce downtime. A robust casing resists shocks and kerbing and is built for multiple retreads, extending overall tyre life. Evolving tread features help maintain traction as the tyre wears, with surefooted handling for year-round NZ conditions (M+S/3PMSF in selected sizes). Choose Michelin X MULTI F 385/55R22.5 160K for dependable performance across regional and urban routes.

Regenion Self-Regenerating Tread. Evolving 3D sipes and groove architectures in the Michelin X Multi F 385/55R22.5 160K actively open as the tread wears, preserving void ratio and biting edges to sustain wet and winter grip while controlling block deformation under steering torque. This stabilises the contact patch, curbs irregular wear (river wear and shoulder cupping), and maintains low hysteresis for cooler running, delivering consistent braking, predictable steering response, and lower cost-per-kilometre across the full life of the tyre in regional haul and metro-distribution duty cycles.

Infinicoil Continuous Steel Belt. A single, spiral-wound steel belt reinforces the crown of the Michelin X Multi F 385/55R22.5 160K, delivering exceptional circumferential stability at highway speeds and under high steer-axle loads. By limiting tread growth and shear, it keeps the footprint uniform during braking and roundabout scrub, enhances cut resistance, and protects the casing from fatigue. The result is precise on-centre feel, better wear regularity, higher retreadability, and dependable uptime for regional fleets operating variable loads and routes.

Powercoil High Tensile Cables. Next-generation, high-tensile steel cords in the Michelin X Multi F 385/55R22.5 160K casing increase fatigue resistance while enabling thinner, lighter plies for reduced heat build-up. Lower operating temperatures cut rolling resistance and slow oxidation, extending casing life for multiple retreads within the Michelin Multi-Life framework. Fleets gain improved fuel economy, stable load-carrying capacity, and robust endurance on demanding steer positions that see frequent turning, kerb contact, and mixed-speed operation.

Optimised Steer Rib Geometry. A robust, ribbed tread with interlocking sipes, tapered groove walls, and stone ejectors manages contact pressure across the footprint to resist river wear and shoulder feathering common on steer axles. Enhanced torsional rigidity in the shoulder blocks stabilises the tyre during lane changes and tight urban manoeuvres, while variable pitch reduces noise for driver comfort. This geometry delivers even wear, longer original tread life, and consistent handling, helping fleets maximise kilometres before regroove or retread.

3PMSF and M+S Certification. The Michelin X Multi F 385/55R22.5 160K carries 3PMSF and M+S markings, indicating verified severe-snow performance thanks to cold-weather compounds and high-density siping that maintain elasticity and edge effect at low temperatures. This secures traction and steering authority on wet, slushy, and light snow surfaces often encountered on New Zealand’s alpine routes, helping fleets meet seasonal compliance while avoiding unnecessary tyre changes and preserving mobility across all-weather regional operations.