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Michelin X Line Grip D tires.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 9, 2026

Michelin Expands X Line Grip D Tire Line

Michelin is expanding its X Line Grip D drive tire lineup with a new pre-mold retread and additional sizes, building on what the company says is strong fleet adoption of the tire's traction, mileage, and fuel-efficiency benefits.

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Guest Voices May 27, 2026

The Real Cost of Trailer Tires: Why It's Not Just a Maintenance Problem Anymore

Tire wear isn't random. The trucking fleet with a tire program that knows which trailers, positions, and routes are punishing tires the hardest is the one that buys fewer of them.

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Illustration of new Continental truck tires with urban background
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 6, 2026

Continental Tire Adds Size Extension to Regional Drive and Steer Tires

The Conti HDR 5 and Conti HSR 5 tires are now available in size 245/70R19.5, designed for urban and regional fleets in high-scrub environments

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Product graphic of a Toyo M177+ long-haul steer tire on a blue background with a “NEW” banner and the Toyo Tires logo.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 9, 2025

Toyo M177+ Steer Tire Designed for Long Haul

Toyo Tire is rolling out the new M177+ long-haul steer tire, with design updates aimed at improving wear life and supporting retreadability.

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Graphic comparing Firestone’s FS591 and new FS592 steer tires, highlighting updated tread design and a 17% increase in removal mileage for the FS592.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 19, 2025

New Firestone Steer Tire Offers Longer Life, Durability

Firestone’s latest steer tire, the FS592, has a redesigned tread pattern and longer removal mileage, replacing the long-running FS591 with a more durable, next-generation option.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 2, 2025

Why Zero-Emission Trucks See Higher Tire Wear

More torque, more weight, more wear: 4Gen Logistics shares more insights into the tire trade-offs of going electric with heavy-duty trucks.

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Side view of the Michelin X Multi Z2 regional all-position truck tire mounted on a silver wheel, shown against a blue geometric background.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 18, 2025

Michelin Introduces X Multi Z2 Regional Tire

Michelin introduces the X Multi Z2, a regional all-position tire engineered for high-mileage performance, lower rolling resistance, and reliable traction — meeting the daily demands of commercial fleets.

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Four petri dishes containing white rice grains, golden rice husks, fine white silica powder, and black rice husk ash, arranged on a white surface to show material transformation.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 17, 2025

Continental Focuses on More Sustainable Tires

Continental is boosting use of renewable materials like rice husk silica and recycled carbon black to make tires more sustainable — without sacrificing safety or performance.

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Michelin drive tire
Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2025

Michelin: New X Line Grip D 'A Leap Forward' in Drive Tires

Michelin said its innovative new X Line Grip D drive tire provides exceptional mileage, lasting traction, and a durable casing designed to reach up to 1 million miles with up to four retreads.

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Guest Voices July 8, 2025

Tire Retreading Makes Sense for Trucking Fleets. H.R. 3401 Could Make It Even Smarter.

Retreaded tires offer trucking fleets cost savings, sustainability gains, and supply chain security. New legislation, H.R. 3401, could make retreads even more attractive and support U.S. jobs.

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