Michelin XDN grip tyres keep traction warning light off

Ballymena-based Wilson McCurdy Haulage has put an end to its traction issues after fitting Michelins latest XDN2 Grip tyres onto the drive axle of its 580 hp Scania 6x2 tractor unit.  These specialist tyres offer increased traction in wet conditions and excellent performance on hard packed snow and icy surfaces.

The Scania operates at 44 tonnes with a Heil petrochemical tanker and had previously encountered a slight loss of traction when running empty on wet roads, particularly whilst negotiating roundabouts. 
We need a powerful tractor unit as this vehicle operates in a very rural area, but the driver reported that in wet conditions the traction warning light would be flashing on and off repeatedly, says Bill McCurdy, a partner in Wilson McCurdy Haulage.
The impact of fitting Michelin XDN2 Grip tyres has been remarkable and has added a whole new level of grip to the drive axle.  The driver now reports that seeing the traction warning light has become the exception, rather than the rule, even when operating on the wettest of roads, he adds.

As a direct result of this performance Wilson McCurdy Haulage is preparing to trial Michelins XDN2 Grip tyres on its 18 tonne domestic tankers, which are required to access farm tracks and other minor roads which are often un-treated and treacherous in winter conditions.
The XDN2 Grip tyres incorporate Michelins new Durable Technologies, which represents a radical breakthrough in tyre manufacturing and design.  They offer consistently high levels of traction throughout the tyres life, without compromising mileage potential.  This is achieved using a self-regenerating tread pattern which opens up new patented raindrop sipes when the tyre is two-thirds worn, offering similar grip levels to that of a new tyre.

Wilson McCurdy Haulage operates a mixed fleet of vehicles, including both rigids and tractor units, together with a fleet of 40 trailers including tankers, flatbeds, tippers and curtainsides.  Its tyres are supplied and serviced by ATS Euromaster, which operates a network of specialist truck service centres across the UK.