1) Load Index/ Speed Index : X Multi Tropic Z: 162/160K (no Unique Point) : 4750 kg/ 4500 kg 110 km/h , X Multi Tropic Z2 : 164/162K (166/164J) : 5000 kg / 4750 kg 110 km/h (5300 kg /5000 kg 100 km/h)
2) Bead endurance : X Multi Tropic Z : TT Tringle, X Multi Tropic Z2 : 80T TPFR tringle => CT 311 (casing ply unrolling) improvement vs X Multi Tropic Z : +10%, CT428 (casing ply rupture above the bead): iso
3) Summit endurance : X Multi Tropic Z2 : Addition of D32 vs X Multi Tropic Z => CT115 (separation between summit plies) improvement
4) Mileage : X Multi Tropic Z2 : +10% vs X Multi Tropic Z , internal study based on a simulation tool (Espresso), Pune research centre, 2023.
5) Tread width : X Multi Tropic Z2 : Wider tread vs X Multi Tropic Z : +10 mm, and wider footprint : +7% => higher mileage
6) Even wear : X Multi Tropic Z2 : +5% vs X Multi Tropic Z : for CT187 (usure avec effondrement à l’épaule) and CT196 (usure en plage à l’épaule), for CT187 for steer axle use 7 bar pressure to reach +5%.
7) Based on internal comparative tests vs its predecessor MICHELIN 325/95R24 X Multi Tropic Z 162/160K.
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