Regrooved Michelin XDA 1 tyres heading for 350,000 kilometres for Bird’s Groupage

International hauliers Bird’s Groupage of Oldbury in the West Midlands operate across Europe and Ireland with particular emphasis on long distance routes to Germany delivering groupage. Their tractor fleet comprises Scania and Mercedes. To achieve the best possible results, Bird’s Groupage use the highest specification of vehicle and top quality tyres.

A pair of drive axle315/70 R22.5 Michelin XDA 1 tyres fitted to a Scania 124L 4x2 unit used regularly on routes to Germany have recently shown tremendous performance for Bird’s Groupage, travelling 311,282 kilometres before regrooving was necessary in conjunction with Michelin’s Four Life tyre management policy. These tyres, which are still fitted to the same vehicle, are expected to achieve another 50,000 kilometres after regrooving. The front axle XZA 1 tyres fitted to the same unit have achieved an identical figure of 311,282.

“What we need from our tyres is total reliability and long life. Michelin tyres are recognised as industry leaders and that is why we are fitting them to our fleet in increasing numbers,” said a spokesperson for Bird’s Groupage. “We know that we can rely totally on the technical advice and guidance of our Michelin representative in achieving the best possible performance from our tyres,” he added.

Regrooving is a renowned method of extending tyre life by up to 28.5 per cent. A quick, easy and economical process it greatly improves wet road grip and safety as a result of the deepening and widening of the tyre’s tread pattern.