#Xline energy d driver#

The XDN2 is not a smartway verified tire, but if I am reading the CARB communist manifesto properly, you only need smartway tires on the tractor if it is something like 2014 or older. To do so, I have to see what the local tire dealer will do in regards of buying takeoffs (which will cost me money) and the labor of mounting a new set of tires. I guess time will tell, because it is doubtful I will be making a change.

#Xline energy d driver#

Driver confidence from the excellent traction and stability provided by Matrix Siping. Extended mileage from the wear resistance of the wider footprint, Matrix siping, and Dual Energy Compound tread. I get that latter part from other's experiences with the tires, stating they ended up with virtually the same MPG as they had with the Energy D's after running the tires for a while. Description SmartWay verified fuel efficiency due to reduced rolling resistance from the Dual Energy Compound tread. That said, a decent portion of that rolling resistance is caused by the deeper tread on the XDN2, so that cost should drop over time as the tires wear down. In the end, factoring in a slightly higher cost for the X-Line Energy D, and higher life for the XDN, it looks like I am potentially losing just over $600/year with the XDN2's. On the plus side, they have a higher life expectancy and better traction in bad weather. Michelin explained that as a wide-base single configuration, it enables a tractor-trailer to carry up to 432 more pounds of payload versus dual tires, based on replacing eight Michelin X Line Energy D tires with Alcoa Ultra ONE wheels with four Michelin X One Line Energy D2 tires with Alcoa Ultra ONE wheels.

These have a little higher rolling resistance. Being a brand new tire model, not sure I want to risk it, so best to let others test that tire and go with the D. The tire I wanted was the X-Line Energy D, though they now have a D+ which is supposed to be even more fuel-efficient. I was digging through the spec sheet this week, and realized that I totally overlooked what model of Michelin's I got for my drives, and found out that it is too late to change.