Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) Solutions, which provides fuel economy testing to the trucking industry, says a recent truck tire test found that MICHELIN X One tires saved 6.70 gallons of fuel per 1,000 miles compared to a similar tire.
Michelin’s new SmartWay-verified wide base single tires are designed for fuel efficiency, weight reduction and truck stability. MVT Solutions’ recent test report compared X One tires to a “leading competitive brand” to calculate the product’s fuel savings.
“Truck tires are an important part of the conversation surrounding fuel efficiency,” said Daryl Bear, lead engineer and chief operating officer for MVT Solutions. “When carriers use more fuel-efficient tires, they’re able to reduce drag and fuel consumption with a quick return on investment.
“Our recent testing of MICHELIN X One tires will help carriers make more informed purchasing decisions and recognize the potentials fuel savings that exist with tires.”
MVT said the 5.35% fuel savings found in its testing equates to $2,559.40 in annual fuel savings per truck, based on average mileage and retail price of diesel fuel. Additionally, the company calculated that most carriers could see a return on investment (ROI) within 2.8-4.7 months, depending on tire purchasing costs and tire life with X One tires.
The report also includes a brief outline of how to utilize the test results to calculate savings unique to each carrier. Visit m-v-t-s.com/certified-technology/tires-wheels/michelin-x-ones-wbs-tires to download the full report.