Michelin tyres go the distance

South Lanarkshire operator Whitelaws Coaches has celebrated the 300,000th kilometre, and fifth anniversary, on a single set of high-grip Michelin drive axle tyres.

The XDN 2 Grip tyres were fitted as original equipment to a 49-seat Sunsundegui Sideral in 2006 and are still going strong. They currently have 10mm of tread remaining and are projected to cover a further 100,000 km before needing to be regrooved.

“We are amazed by the performance of the XDN2 Grip tyres. This set could well be seven years old before they need replacing,” comments Whitelaw.
“When a vehicle is doing long-distance, trans-European journeys, it’s quite remarkable for a tyreto last this long before even needing to be regrooved.”