LOUISVILLE, KY– Commercial truck tires that improve service life, operating efficiency, and save fuel were the focus of Michelin’s two displays at the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show. In addition to tire advancements demonstrated by Michelin Durable Technologies, the Michelin booth also featured the new Michelin XZE2 Tire, introduced last month and making its first appearance to the trucking public, according to www.layover.com.

Michelin is also a key participant in the EPA SmartWay Program display. Recipient of the EPA’s SmartWay Excellence Award in 2007 as a shipping company, Michelin is also an important manufacturer of fuel-efficient tires that enable carriers to qualify for SmartWay certification. Tires representing half of Michelin’s eight EPA-certified models, covering applications for all wheel positions, were on display at the EPA booth. They were the MICHELIN X One XDA, X One XTA, XT-1, and XDA Energy tires.

Additional Michelin products on display at the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show included the MICHELIN XZE2, XDA5, XDN2, XDA Hypersipe retread, X One XTE Custom Mold Retread, and XZA3 long haul steer tire.