Michelin XTE2+ 215/75R17.5 135J

Engineered as a trailer axle tyre for regional and highway haulage, the Michelin XTE2+ 215/75R17.5 135J+ delivers long-lasting mileage, even wear and dependable stability. Its robust casing and reinforced shoulders resist kerbing and scrub, while a low rolling-resistance compound helps cut fuel use. Optimised tread design promotes confident wet grip and straight-line tracking to protect cargo and uptime. Regroovable and retreadable, it lowers total cost of ownership. Equip your fleet with the Michelin XTE2+ 215/75R17.5 135J+ to maximise efficiency and durability across New Zealand routes.

Optimised trailer rib pattern. Purpose-designed for free-rolling trailer axles, the Michelin XTE2+ 215/75R17.5 135J+ uses a multi-rib, low-void design with continuous circumferential ribs and reinforced shoulders to stabilise contact pressure under lateral scrub. The groove geometry integrates stone-ejecting features to limit drilling, while the rigid shoulder blocks resist tearing during tight yard manoeuvres. This architecture mitigates heel-and-toe wear and reduces shear stress across the footprint, delivering consistent tyre wear profiles, predictable tracking at highway speed, and dependable braking stability on wet or polished chipseal common across New Zealand routes.

Cool-running tread compound. A low-hysteresis rubber matrix with high-dispersion fillers minimises energy losses as the tread deforms at speed, lowering heat build-up in the crown and shoulder zones on long linehaul legs. Reduced operating temperatures help maintain casing adhesion at the belt edges and skim layers, protecting against thermal fatigue, ply separations, and compounding hardening that can accelerate irregular wear. The result is measurably lower rolling resistance for improved fuel economy at the fleet level, without sacrificing chip/tear resistance needed for regional and metro trailer work.

High-load bead architecture. A robust bead package with high-tensile, multi-strand bead wires, a stiff apex, and abrasion-resistant chafer compounds is engineered to maintain rim seat integrity at elevated trailer axle loads and recommended pressures. By controlling bead growth and distributing clamp force uniformly, the XTE2+ preserves bead seating under side loads and during repeated docking impacts, reducing air loss events and micro-movement that can damage the inner liner. This translates to stable footprints, improved handling when the trailer is fully laden, and sustained casing health for multiple service lives.

Reinforced sidewall protection. The XTE2+ employs thickened lower sidewalls with protective ribs and a high-modulus, ozone- and flex-crack-resistant compound to withstand kerb strikes, yard scrubbing, and frequent coupling/uncoupling loads. Controlled sidewall deflection reduces heat at the transition from sidewall to shoulder—an area prone to fatigue on multi-stop urban runs—while the reinforcement helps shield the body plies from impact damage. Fleets gain fewer sidewall-related removals, longer in-service time between rotations, and better preservation of the casing for retreading.

Regroovable retreadable casing. Built on a Michelin premium steel radial casing with corrosion-resistant belt cables and a puncture-shielding protector ply, the XTE2+ is designed for regrooving and multiple retreads to maximise cost per kilometre. A dedicated undertread layer and clear regroove allowances enable safe restoration of tread geometry, extending first life while further reducing rolling resistance as tread thickness decreases. Structural stability at the belt edges and robust end-count construction support high retread acceptance rates, allowing fleets to plan predictable lifecycle costs and keep trailers available with minimal downtime.