Caterpillar Product Information

Salesgram
July 2000

Michelin XDR
Tires for Caterpillar
Haul Trucks
non-directional
tread for simplified
tire matching
deep, longitudinal
and transversal
grooves for
operator confidence
independent tread
blocks to minimize
tread wear and
extend tire life
thick square
shoulders provide
protection in severe
haul truck
operations
up to 15% deeper
tread than most
radial E4 tires

Introducing a new tire from Michelin that delivers up to a 20%

increase in tire life* and reduces overall tire costs by as much as
12-17% in many applications. The tough, durable XDR radial
tire for large off-highway haul trucks features a revolutionary,
non-directional, extra-deep tread for longer tire life and
increased productivity.

XDR is a Trademark of Michelin.

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Evaluations at multiple sites worldwide confirmed the XDR

delivers on its promises. Caterpillar account manager for the
Earthmover Group of Michelin North America, Bruce Besancon,
explains, As part of our cost reduction initiative, Michelin
constructed the XDR with a number of unique attributes that lead
to bottom line savings. The XDR is a rugged, E4 tire that delivers
longer tread life as well as the protection and traction needed in
severe hauling conditions.
The independent action of the tread blocks on the XDR improves
the distribution of ground pressure across the contact patch, or
footprint, reducing the rate of wear. The increased tread depth
maximizes protection and tire life. Deep longitudinal and transversal
grooves improve grip and handling. The non-directional tread
simplifies tire matching for reduced inventory requirements.
The XDR range of radial tires is available for the Caterpillar 777
through 793 haul truck models in a choice of four rubber
compounds from Type A, the most cut resistant to Type C4,
designed to be cool running and capable of higher speeds.
For specific tire issues, please contact the Tire & Rim Group
in Decatur at (217) 475-5559.
*Comparisons and percentages are based on performance tests versus the
Michelin XKD 1 radial tire, depending on site conditions.

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July 2000
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