Michelin X Works XDY

Aggressive self-cleaning tread. The Michelin X Works XDY uses a deep, open lug drive pattern with stepped shoulders and wide transverse channels to maximise shear force at the contact patch, converting engine torque into confident forward traction on loose aggregate, wet clay and compacted soil. The self-cleaning geometry continuously evacuates mud and stones as the blocks flex under load, maintaining open voids for consistent bite and reducing carry-over onto sealed roads. This stabilises traction and braking off-road, limits wheelspin-induced heat and tearing, and preserves lug integrity under high torque, directly improving uptime and cost-per-kilometre in mixed-service operations.

Anti-chipping tread compound. A specialised, high-tear rubber compound in the Michelin X Works XDY is engineered with a robust carbon black reinforcement and an optimised polymer crosslink network to resist cutting, chipping and chunking on sharp aggregate and rip-rap. The compound’s high tear energy threshold and abrasion resistance mitigate crack initiation at lug edges and stop crack propagation across the tread surface, protecting the underlying belt package from impact pathways. The result is sustained tread block geometry, reduced vibration from damaged lugs, and extended usable life in New Zealand’s quarry, forestry and construction applications, with fewer unplanned removals.

Reinforced casing architecture. The Michelin X Works XDY casing combines multiple high-tensile steel belts with a durable radial ply and a robust bead and chafer package to withstand repeated impacts, side scuffing and high drive-axle torque loads. A generous ply turn-up and reinforced bead zone improve stiffness and bead retention under heavy loads, while the inner liner and undertread work together to manage heat accumulation during longer sealed-road transfers. This architecture enhances structural stability, air retention and puncture resistance, and supports excellent retread acceptance through Michelin Remix, delivering multi-life value and lower total cost of ownership.

Stone ejector groove design. Raised stone ejectors and tapered groove bases in the Michelin X Works XDY actively disrupt stone wedging and promote rapid release before drilling can occur, even in slow-speed, high-torque site work. By preventing stone retention, the design reduces belt package penetrations and corrosion pathways, maintains casing integrity, and stabilises contact pressure distribution for more uniform wear. Fleets benefit from fewer penetrations and repairs, longer casing life and more predictable removal mileage, which directly supports better fleet availability and lifecycle economics.

Cool-running tread base. A dual-compound cap/base construction in the Michelin X Works XDY pairs a wear-optimised, cut-resistant cap with a low-hysteresis base that conducts and dissipates heat generated by lug flexion and torque cycling. Lower operating temperatures reduce oxidation and thermal fatigue in the casing, preserve belt adhesion and help control irregular wear on sealed-road legs between sites. This thermal management also contributes to reduced rolling resistance relative to conventional mixed-service drive tyres, supporting fuel efficiency without compromising the off-road robustness required for New Zealand mixed-use conditions.