Michelin’s X One MaxiTrailer tyre has been named Fleet Safety Product of the Year at the annual Fleet Safety Forum awards for excellence, organised by the UK road safety charity Brake.
Brake’s decision to reward Michelin was supported by data recorded on a tilt- table at QinetiQ’s Chobham-based test facility which found that a fully laden 44 tonne tractor unit and trailer fitted with 455/45 R 22.5 X One MaxiTrailer tyres achieved a 6.5 per cent improvement in tilt angle (the angle at which a vehicle will overturn) compared to the standard 385/65 R22.5 fitment.
The judging panel’s comments were: “The X One MaxiTrailer tyre was selected as the winner for its innovative design and demonstrable results in improving the safety of truck trailers through a reduced risk of rollovers. Michelin’s commitment to continually improving the safety performance of its products really shone through in its entry.”
