Supporting loads of up to 6,500kg at speeds of 65km/hr, Michelin’s WorkXBib tyre is intended mainly for slurry tankers, manure spreaders and tipping trailers.Suitable for intensive road use and demanding field performance, the new tyre is a counterpart to the TrailXBib, which incorporates patented Ultraflex technology for low soil compaction. With a steel-belted crown, robust carcass and bead area, and high-performance rubber compound, the WorkXBib is said to offer enhanced puncture resistance. The serrated shoulders improve stability on sloping ground and the large tread lugs enable self-cleaning to reduce maintenance needs.In customer comparison tests in several European countries, it was found that the new tyre can deliver up to 80% longer life than the previous generation of Michelin trailer tyres (TraiXBib and CargoXBib HF) in size 600/55 R26.5. Used in agricultural trailer and slurry tanker applications with predominantly road use, the company stresses that actual tyre performance may vary according to operating conditions and usage.Available now, the 600/55 R26.5 will be followed by three additional sizes in Q2 2027: 650/55 R26.5, 600/60 R30.5, and 560/60 R22.5.
