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MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND tyre
MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND tyre
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  • Traction

MICHELIN X MINE Defend

Built for underground mining trucks — Especially those requiring high load, speed & traction

  • Maximised Productivity(1) 
  • Powerful Traction(1)  
  • Longer Tyre Life(1) 
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  • 26.5R25 SH4**** L4*** 210A8 TL
  • 29.5R25 SH4**** L4*** 217A8 TL
  • 29.5R29 SH4**** L4*** 219A8 TL
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MICHELIN
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  • 26.5R25 SH4**** L4*** 210A8 TL
  • 29.5R25 SH4**** L4*** 217A8 TL
  • 29.5R29 SH4**** L4*** 219A8 TL

Why choose MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND tyre for your underground mining trucks?

Get more out of your underground mining equipment. The MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre is at the top of load and speed capabilities in the market with improved grip and traction.(1)

Push the productivity of your vehicle in load and in speed. MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre can carry up to 18% more material in an 8-hour shift cycle.(2) 

PRODUCTIVITY EXAMPLE: 29.5R25 MICHELIN X MINE DEFEND SH4**** 
Underground mining truck – 42-ton payload 

Maximised productivity

Time for 4km cycle


MICHELIN XTXL tyre: 20 mins
MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre: 17 mins (-3min)

Cycles in 8 hr Shift


MICHELIN XTXL tyre: 24 cycles

MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre: 28 cycles (+4 cycles)

Tons in 8 hr Shift


MICHELIN XTXL tyre: 1,008 tons
MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre: 1,186 tons 

Advantage


MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre:

18% more material in 8-hour shift 

Superior Tyre Traction & Adhesion(1)

Grooved tread pattern contributes to tire traction and adhesion.

Grooved tread pattern contributes to tire traction and adhesion.

Center groove increases grip

New innovative mining tread pattern

New innovative mining tread pattern

New innovative tread pattern

Longer Tyre Life by 4%(1)

Better Wear Rate & Impact Resistance(1) 

The MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre is better able to flex and maintain a more even footprint at the same load with a lower pressure.(1)

ground contact pressure

ground contact pressure

Ground contact pressure

MICHELIN XTXL, 26.5R25 Tire Pressure: 8 Bars at the same load

MICHELIN XTXL, 26.5R25 Tire Pressure: 8 Bars at the same load

MICHELIN XTXL
26.5R25 
Tyre Pressure: 8 Bars  
at the same load 

MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire, 26.5R25 Tire Pressure: 7 Bars at the same load

MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire, 26.5R25 Tire Pressure: 7 Bars at the same load

MICHELIN X MINE Defend 26.5R25 
Tyre Pressure: 7 Bars
at the same load 

Improved Impact Resistance and Crown Endurance(1)

Thanks to a stronger protection ply due to a 30% larger diameter cable.

The Michelin MINE Defend tire has 30% larger diameter compared to the MICHELIN XTXL tire.

The Michelin MINE Defend tire has 30% larger diameter compared to the MICHELIN XTXL tire.

30% larger diameter

Longer Wear Life (1)

The MICHELIN X MINE Defend tyre has 10% more tread rubber by volume. 

The MICHELIN X MINE Defend tire has 10% more tread rubber compared to the Michelin XTXL tire.

The MICEHLIN X MINE Defend tire has 10% more tread rubber compared to the Michelin XTXL tire.

10% More Rubber

SH4****: The New Industry Standard

Michelin is the first in the industry to use the SH4**** designation, designed specifically for underground mining conditions. Subterranean Haulage (SH) is determined by a tyre’s tread pattern as well as a compound fine-tuned for underground conditions. That’s Michelin Better Mining

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Thanks to the innovative MICHELIN Temperature and Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) offer, ensures you get the best performance from your tyre, improve safety of your employees and increase your productivity. 

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  • Technical Specifications
  • Pressures (bar and psi) & Loads (kg and lbs)

Technical Specifications

Product MICHELIN X MINE Defend - 26.5R25
Overall Diameter 70 inch
Recommended rims 22.00/3.0
Approved rims 22.00/3.0 IF
Rolling circumference (mm) 5143
Filling volume 100% (lts) 881 l / 233 gal
Tread depth 2.2 inch
CAI 318776
TRA code SH-4,L-4
TKPH 210
Section width 28 inch
Load Index 210
Speed Index A8

Pressures (bar and psi) & Loads (kg and lbs)

Take the load and type of work to be done into account when adjusting the pressure**

bar

psi

3

44

3.5

51

4

58

4.5

65

5

73

5.5

80

6

87

6.5

94

7

102
(kg - lbs) underground-transport-machine

All Axles

11200

24692

12500

27558

13200

29101

14500

31967

15500

34172

16500

36376

17000

37479

18000

39683

19000

41888
(kg - lbs) loader

Front laden

12850

28329

14000

30865

15000

33069

16000

35274

17000

37479

18500

40786

19500

42990

20600

45415

21200

46738

Rear unladen

10280

22664

11200

24692

12000

26455

12800

28219

13600

29983

14800

32628

15600

34392

16480

36332

16960

37390

**IMPORTANT

The inflation pressure must always be appropriate for the load per tyre, the speed of travel and the work to be done. Our recommendations above are provided subject to changes made after the date of publication of these tables (December 2020). Technical data is subject to change without prior notice.

LEGAL NOTICES

(1) Compared to the MICHELIN XTXL tyre

(2) Example is based on estimations comparing an UGM truck using a 29.5R25 tyre at the load of 23,000kg. The comparison of the MICHELIN 29.5R25 XTXL tyre with its max distance in 1 hour of 12 km vs. an UGM truck fitted with the MICHELIN 29.5R25 X MINE Defend tyre with a max distance in 1 hour of 14 km.

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