Commercial vehicle dealership MBNI Truck & Van has chosen MICHELIN X Line Energy 2 tyres to showcase its new flagship Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 LS demonstrator.
The eActros – which landed the prestigious International Truck of the Year 2025 award – is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and features the manufacturer’s striking ProCabin cab design. Keen to optimise the vehicle’s performance, the dealership specified the premium Michelin fitments, which are rated A for fuel efficiency.
Tim Moore, Truck Sales Executive at MBNI Truck & Van, says: “We’re very excited to bring the first eActros to Northern Ireland, which will play a crucial role in helping hauliers to explore how they can decarbonise their operations as we all work towards net-zero.
“For this pioneering vehicle we needed a tyre of a similar calibre, which would allow it to deliver its best real-world range. The MICHELIN X Line products, which offer the best rolling-resistance available in a truck tyre, proved irresistible on that basis.”
Sitting on Alcoa Dura-Bright wheels, the 385/55 R22.5 X Line Energy F steer and 315/70 R22.5 X Line Energy D2 drive-axle tyres fitted to the new demonstrator are designed to deliver maximum fuel economy/battery range while still maintaining longevity as well as reliable wet weather performance. They are particularly well suited to long distance transport applications.
Technologies incorporated into the fitments include Regenion, a self-regenerating tread design; and Infinicoil, which is a continuous steel wire wrapped around the circumference of the tyre to provide it with greater stability and durability.
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