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MICHELIN, the world’s leader in sustainable mobility for all types of vehicles, has recently launched the MICHELIN LTX Trail tyre in Malaysia – its on- and off-road tyre, specifically designed for high-rise pickups and SUVs. The tyre offers extended lifespan, long-lasting safety with excellent wet braking performance – even when worn, and lower interior noise levels for a more comfortable ride. With this versatile tyre that performs well on both paved and unpaved roads, drivers can expect to journey safely and with confidence no matter the terrain.
Oliver Biggart, Managing Director of MICHELIN Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei said, “At MICHELIN, we are constantly innovating to enable people to move around more freely, safely; and to live a better life in motion. The new Michelin LTX Trail is a great match for the increasing popularity of SUVs, which is projected to grow 5.6% year-on-year, from 2021 to 2026. Perfect for consumers who own 4x2 and 4x4 high-rise pickups, as well as SUVs – such as Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner, and Nissan Navara, these tyres also cater to those whose lifestyle demands the ability to reach on- and off-road destinations, for work or pleasure. As the MICHELIN LTX Trail is designed for multi-purpose use, it is recommended for 80% on-road and 20% off-road driving.”
“We are confident that the new MICHELIN LTX Trail gives drivers in Malaysia a safe and comfortable ride on the road, across a variety of terrain – ranging from city commuting, wet road, highway driving, to light and moderate off-road,” added Biggart.
The MICHELIN LTX Trail features 3 major advantages:
> 41% longer mileage*1 with the RallyForce2 Tread Compound that provides better durability and maximum service life for both on- and off-road use, and a new tread design with the Biting Shoulder that wraps from the tread down the sidewall, to protect against sidewall aggression and ensure greater off-road performance and traction.
> Long-lasting safety, even when worn, with Variable Thickness Sipes that provide improved contact patch for better handling, grip and braking performance. On wet roads, when compared to its premium competitors, the MICHELIN LTX Trail stops 3.1 meters shorter when new, and 4.6 meters shorter when worn*2. On dry roads, when new, it stops 3.8 meters shorter*3.
>19.8% lower sound pressure level*4, thanks to Duo-Harmony Blocks featuring two different block shapes in the tread's center that spread the pattern noise energy across a wider spectrum, for a quieter and calmer driving experience.
In Malaysia, the MICHELIN LTX Trail is now available in 9 sizes, with rim dimensions ranging between 15 and 18 inches, at MICHELIN’s authorized tyre dealers across the nation. For more information, please visit https://www.michelin.com.my/auto/tyres/michelin-ltx-trail.
*1 Based on third-party tread wear test, using 265/65R17 LTX TRAIL 112T tyres on a 2013 Toyota Fortuner. In the test, conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd. upon MICHELIN’s request from March to April 2021 in Thailand on the Saraburi to Chachengsao route; the MICHELIN LTX Trail lasted 41% longer than the leading competitor tyres. Actual on-road results may vary under different weather, vehicle models, or tyre tread life conditions.
*2 Based on third-party wet braking test for worn tyre [buffed to 2.0mm remaining tread depth], at 0-80 km/h using 265/65R17 LTX TRAIL 112T tyres on a 2020 Toyota Hilux Vigo. In the test, conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd. upon MICHELIN’s request in March 2021 at Chang International circuit, Buriram, Thailand; the MICHELIN LTX Trail stopped 4.6m shorter than the premium competitor tyres. For new tyre, the wet braking test result was 3.1m shorter. Actual on-road results may vary depending on driving habits, vehicle models, or tyre pressure.
*3 Based on third-party dry braking test for new tyre, at 0-80 km/h using 265/65R17 LTX TRAIL 112T tyres on a 2020 Toyota Hilux Vigo. In the test, conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd. upon MICHELIN’s request in March 2021 at Chang International circuit, Buriram, Thailand; the MICHELIN LTX Trail stopped 3.8m shorter than the premium competitor tyres. Actual on-road results may vary depending on driving habits, vehicle models, or tyre pressure.
*4 Based on third-party interior noise test at 100km/h cruising speed, using 265/65R17 LTX TRAIL 112T tyres on a 2020 Toyota Hilux Revo. In the test, conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd. upon MICHELIN’s request in March 2021 at Chang International circuit, Buriram, Thailand; the MICHELIN LTX Trail’s Sound Pressure Level was 19.8% lower than the premium competitor tyres. Actual on-road results may vary depending on driving habits, vehicle models, or tyre pressure.
