Michelin Rolls Out SmartWay-Verified Uniroyal Tire - Tire Review Magazine

Michelin Rolls Out SmartWay-Verified Uniroyal Tire

uniroyalMichelin North America announced a new Uniroyal tire for commercial trucks, the SmartWay-verified Uniroyal LD10 long-haul drive tire.

“We continue to expand the Uniroyal portfolio to meet the needs of our owner-operator and fleet customers,” said Darlene Shepherd, business segment manager of Uniroyal Commercial Truck Tires. “This addition allows Uniroyal to now offer a total SmartWay-verified long-haul solution – with the LS24 steer tire, LD10 drive tire and LT40 trailer tire. This is what our customers have been asking for.”

The Uniroyal LD10 has an enhanced fuel-efficient compound designed for long, even wear and the DuraShield construction provides for durability, dependability and retreadability, Michelin said.

The Uniroyal LD10 is available in two sizes, 275/80R22.5 with load range G and 11R22.5 with load range H.

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