Michelin XDE2+ 305/70R22.5 152L

Michelin XDE2+ 305/70R22.5 152L+ is a premium drive-axle truck tyre engineered for regional and long-haul fleets that demand safe traction, long life and low operating cost. A deep tread pattern with interlocking blocks delivers confident grip on wet and uneven roads, while a robust casing and cut-resistant compound promote even wear, excellent retreadability and more kilometres per tyre. Its optimised footprint helps curb irregular wear and fuel use for a lower total cost of ownership. Choose Michelin XDE2+ 305/70R22.5 152L+ to keep your trucks moving—order your size for fitment today.

Deep-lug drive tread. Engineered for the drive axle, the Michelin XDE2+ 305/70R22.5 152L+ uses a deep, multi-edge lug pattern to maximise tractive force under high torque, with a tuned void-to-rubber ratio that maintains a large, stable contact patch while still evacuating water and loose fines. The lug geometry generates high longitudinal shear at the road interface for confident launch and gradeability, while inter-lug channels provide rapid water clearance to minimise hydrodynamic lift. The increased wearable rubber volume delivers extended service life, and the lug stagger reduces harmonic wear patterns, helping control heel-and-toe and block-chipping on abrasive New Zealand chipseal, lowering cost per kilometre.

Chip-resistant rubber compound. The tread utilises a cut- and chip-resistant compound formulated with a reinforced carbon black/silica filler system and high molecular-weight elastomers to deliver a low tear-growth rate under repeated shear loading. By balancing hysteresis and rebound resilience, the compound resists chunking on coarse aggregate and unsealed yard entries, without excessive heat build-up during sustained highway speeds. Enhanced ozone- and UV-stabilised polymers protect against weathering, preserving tread integrity across long replacement cycles and supporting consistent traction throughout the tyre’s wearable life.

Optimised contact footprint. A wide, stabilised footprint with carefully managed contact-pressure distribution minimises localised stress concentrations across centre ribs and shoulders, reducing irregular wear modes such as river wear and shoulder step-down. Under dynamic loading, the block stiffness gradient and tie-in geometry maintain tread element stability, so torque is transmitted evenly and scrub is reduced during tight manoeuvres and jack-knife-prone reversing. The result is slower wear progression, more uniform tread depth retention across the casing, and predictable rotation intervals—key to maximising mileage in mixed regional and line-haul service.

Robust retreadable casing. Built on a durable MICHELIN casing with multiple full-width steel belts, a strong belt-edge package, and a high-tensile bead design with generous turn-up and apex, the XDE2+ is engineered for excellent retreadability and resistance to impact-related separations. A low-permeability innerliner helps maintain inflation pressure, reducing heat generation from under-inflation, while the undertread gauge and belt stabilisation limit flex-fatigue in the crown. This robust architecture protects the steel package from corrosion and drilling damage, enabling multiple quality retreads and lowering total life-cycle cost.

Stone ejectors and guards. Integrated groove-bottom protectors and stone-ejector features inhibit stone retention and drilling by disrupting embedment and providing an exit path for trapped aggregate, particularly relevant on coarse NZ road surfaces and access ways. By keeping grooves clear, these elements preserve water-evacuation capacity for wet traction and reduce belt-edge stress risers that can initiate separations. The net effect is fewer casing penetrations, improved crown durability, and higher salvage value at end of first life—translating directly into more retreadable casings and reduced downtime.