Michelin Truck Tire Data Book - Wanderlodge Owners Group

The specific tread design used should only be considered after the vehicle type and uservocation has been examined.There are several categories of tire service applications:HIGHWAYATIRE APPLICATIONSHeavy loads and high speeds for extended periods of time.Primarily interstate or divided highway.REGIONALEMedium to heavy loads, frequently on 2-lane roads.Vehicles generally return to home base at night.ON/OFF ROADYHeavy loads and slower speeds, operating on a mixtureof improved secondary and aggressive road surface.URBANUStop-and-go delivery ... service within a limited radius –metro and suburban.ON/OFF ROADLVery heavy loads normally on poor orunimproved surfaces.PRODUCT SEGMENTATIONTruck TiresMICHELIN MARKETSEGMENTS SEGMENTS VOCATIONSA Long Haul • Truckload CarrierE Regional • Public Utilities• School Bus• Food Distribution• Petroleum Delivery• Courier and Delivery Service• Manufacturing• Auto CarriersY On/Off Road • Construction and MiningL Off Road • Forestry and Logging• Oil FieldU Urban • Urban Buses• Sanitation and RefuseApplication StressUrbanOn/OffRegionalLong HaulSurfaceAggression25