Application

Michelin offers truck tires for a wide range of applications. Each application places its own combination of demands and stresses on tires. Choose an application from the list or on the diagram below to learn more. To view all of the tires Michelin offers for each application click on the application name or graphic.

Choose an application:

  • Operating Conditions:
    Long Haul, high speed
    Roads:
    Highways
    Annual Vehicle Mileage:
    80,000+
    Operating Radius:
    300+ miles
    Tire Wear:
    Low abrasion, long original tread life
  • Operating Conditions:
    Medium haul
    Roads:
    Highways and some secondary routes
    Annual Vehicle Mileage:
    30,000 - 80,000
    Operating Radius:
    Generally 300 miles or less
    Tire Wear:
    Medium abrasion, increased lateral scrub
  • Operating Conditions:
    Start-stop work in city traffic
    Roads:
    City streets
    Annual Vehicle Mileage:
    Less than 30,000
    Operating Radius:
    Inside city limits
    Tire Wear:
    High abrasion, constant twisting and turning
  • Operating Conditions:
    Medium and short haul
    Roads:
    Highways and off-road
    Annual Vehicle Mileage:
    10,000 - 70,000
    Operating Radius:
    100 miles or less
    Tire Wear:
    High abrasion, exposed to aggressive surfaces
  • Operating Conditions:
    Long to medium trips
    Roads:
    Highways and some secondary routes
    Annual Vehicle Mileage:
    Varies
    Operating Radius:
    Generally 300+ miles
    Tire Wear:
    Slow wear rate

Application Stress describes the degree of stresses placed on the tire during its normal operation. A tire that is constantly stopping and starting and twisting and turning would have a high degree of application stress.

Surface Aggression describes the conditions of the roads on which the tires roll. Tires that travel on unpaved roads or rocky areas experience a high degree of surface aggression.