Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced that three Michelin retreads have been added to the SmartWay-verified technologies list and four are in the process of receiving SmartWay verification. With verified dual drive and trailer treads and wide single drive and trailer treads, Michelin will have full coverage in SmartWay retreads for over the road.
Michelin's SmartWay-verified retreads include XT-1 AT Pre-Mold for trailer applications, and XDA2 19 AT Pre-Mold and XDA2 23 AT Pre-Mold for drive axle applications.
These retreads meet SmartWay standards and are pending verification: X One XDA-HT Pre-Mold and XDA2 23 AT Custom-Mold for drive axle applications, and X One XTA Pre-Mold and XT-1 Custom Mold for trailer applications.
Michelin retreads verified by SmartWay are compliant with California Air Resources Board (CARB) greenhouse gas regulation for low-rolling-resistance tires. These retread options allow customers to be CARB-compliant when California implements the requirements for SmartWay-verified retreads January 1, 2013.
The Michelin Retread Technologies Inc (MRT) Network follows a nine-step retread process throughout all its franchisees ensuring customers confidence and consistency through the SmartWay-verified offers. By using proven tread designs and Michelin's new-tire manufacturing standards, MRT delivers reliable retreads specifically designed to provide value and solutions for sustainable mobility.
More details can be found at www.epa.gov/smartway.