Michelin RoadBib – The solution for heavy road use

Michelinlaunched its new RoadBib tyres onto the original equipment and replacementmarkets, following nearly two years of extensive end-user testing withagricultural contractors across Europe.

The tyres stand out for being the first fitments for 200+hptractors designed specifically to provide high performance, longevity andtraction on machines used intensively on the road.

One UK contractor who took part in the pre-launch testing withhis Fendt 828 Vario. said: "We regularly operate up to 80 miles from base andthe Michelin RoadBib tyres have proven second-to-none."
"We’ve clocked up 4,000 hours with them to-date, whereas wenormally get as little as 1,500 hours from a set of traditional lugged fronttyres. Our projections show we should hit 8,000 hours before needing to replacethe RoadBibs – that’s effectively the life of the tractor for us, wiping outour tyre bill."

Agricultural contractors typically spend more than 50% of theirtime on the road – equivalent to 80% of their total distance travelled – andoften coupled to heavy trailers, which adds to the stress on the tyres.

Michelin’s National Sales Manager – Agriculture &Construction, Mark White, said: "We challenged our research and developmentengineers with creating a tractor tyre which would work primarily on tarmac andhard surfaces, providing high traction and longevity, but which could alsoperform well in fields on soft soil.

"We’ve been thoroughly impressed with how well the new RoadBibtyres have performed during all phases of testing. They are one of the mostexciting new products we’ve launched into the farming sector in the lastdecade, and are set to change the way contractors specify tyres in the future."

Key to the Michelin RoadBib’s performance is its unique treaddesign, which comprises 52 tread blocks to maximise traction, coupled with acentral spine. This allows 40% of the tyre to remain in contact with the roadsurface – a 60% increase versus a Michelin MachXBib lugged agricultural tyre –whilst increasing driver comfort and extending tyre life.

Michelin Roadbib’s large footprint, combined with shallow tread depth, gives the tyre low rolling resistance in order to reduce fuel consumption.
MICHELIN Roadbib has more rubber to the ground, making it more stable on the road.
The plain central rib protects your soil from crushing, reduces plant damage and improves comfort of the road.
Long Service Life is increased due to a regenerating tyre tread pattern with numerous sipes.

The Michelin RoadBib tyre is available initially in sizes 600/70R30 and 710/70 R42

For more information contact your nearest centre
or download the RoadBib brochure