What do the most cost-conscious mines do to improve productivity and reduce costs? They turn to
Michelin to help maximize every aspect of their mining operations. They know Michelin delivers a
total package of mining solutions that range from innovative radial tire technology to world-class
quality, technical expertise and support.

Full Range of Solutions
As one of the mining industry’s largest suppliers, we know the challenges you face. When you join
forces with Michelin, you get more than tires. You get the world’s most advanced radial technology
from the company that invented the radial tire, and you get innovative solutions to help enhance
your productivity.

Tires Designed With You In Mind
You can rest easy knowing that before Michelin tires are put on your haul trucks and support equipment, they have been designed to set new performance and productivity standards. We’re the only tire manufacturer with a dedicated earthmover proving ground where we test and validate our tires under rigorous working conditions similar to those you face day-in and day-out in the mine. Michelin works closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to design the right radial tire to optimize the performance of transport and work machines. When the industry needed larger trucks, OEMs turned to Michelin for tires that could handle the increased payload. Today, the world’s largest haul trucks are outfitted with Michelin radials.

On-Site Support And Service
Michelin field sales and service representatives are specialists in mining applications. They consult with your resident experts to analyze tire and vehicle performance and to explore new methods to maximize the life of our products in your mine. From inspection and mounting to service and equipment evaluation, it's our job to know the ins and outs of your business. We work to develop solutions that optimize productivity and lower operating costs. In partnership with our highly-trained Michelin dealer network, we can deliver the right Michelin radial tire solution for your surface mine application.

Innovative Tire Technology
Since Michelin introduced the first radial tire half-acentury ago, we have been the driving force in the development, innovation and technology of new tires and support services to the mining industry.

Bigger doesn't always mean better when it comes to tires. To meet the increasing demands of larger haul trucks, Michelin totally redesigned radial tire architecture. The scientific discoveries we've made enable our tires to work in a high-load environment with smaller diameter tires that use significantly less air pressure. Michelin low-pressure technology tires are designed to deliver longer life and reduce overall cost per ton of material transported.

When the mining industry needed to move more material farther and faster, Michelin brought leading-edge technology to the forefront with innovative chemical compounding and tread-depth solutions that match your needs in E3 and E4 environments. Our most recent addition to a total package of mining solutions is the XDRTM. Featuring a revolutionary new tread design, the XDRTM is engineered to significantly extend the life and reduce costs. Unique enhancements like these provide an excellent return on your investment over the life of the tire.

Monitoring Technology
Michelin is leading the industry in developing a new tool that will continue to drive down costs in your mining operation. The MEMS (Michelin Earthmover Management System) is a tire -monitoring system that provides real-time data on tire air pressure and temperature. MEMS uses a computer chip in the air chamber of the tire to transmit critical performance information to your operations control room. Designed to improve productivity, optimize performance and reduce overall costs, MEMS alerts you when there is a change in air pressure or internal temperature of tires in service. This allows you to make adjustments to maximize tire performance and extend tire life by keeping tires working within their design limits.

Supply Chain Management
It isn’t enough to have access to innovative products and services if you can’t get them to your mine. Michelin has a global network of manufacturing facilities dedicated to the production of large earthmover tires. With the opening of our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Lexington, S.C., we strengthened our commitment to the North American mining community. Through a strategically-positioned distribution network, we can provide a consistent supply of Michelin products when and where you need them.

Michelin... Driving And Delivering Productivity Solutions
Michelin tire experts have been working side-by-side with mine operators for decades, evaluating your needs and delivering a total package of solutions that can help lower costs and improve your bottom line.

It all comes down to creating a formula for success for your business. Success built on productivity improvements. Productivity delivered by Michelin.

Tires available for surface mines