MICHELIN recently unveiled the MICHELIN Energy XM2+ tyre for the affordable and budget conscious customer here in Malaysia. Michelin Energy XM2+ is designed with ultimate safety both when new and throughout its useful life as well as being developed to outperform the previous generation XM2 series of tyre it replaces in wet braking - an important feature needed in Malaysia where it rains cats and dogs very often.
The new Michelin XM2+ is targeted at those who look for the tyre with safety and performances that last. The Michelin Energy XM2+ is suitable for small- and mid-size passenger cars. It features a full-silica rubber compound, which Michelin says allows a shorter wet braking distance by 1.5 meters when new, and by 2.6 meters when worn. Compared to the average of other premium tyre manufacturers*. The tyre also offers longer mileage that outlasts other premium tyre manufacturers** by 25%. The results of these tests are stated right at the end of this article.
“The Michelin Energy XM2+ improves on its predecessor – Michelin Energy XM2, which has been a leading mass-market tyre for 8 consecutive years – in various aspects. Its performance is made to last. Indeed, the tyre’s “Stopping Superpower” is preserved at a high level, even when the tyre has been used for a long time. As its advertising campaign goes, Michelin Energy XM2+ is like a “Stopping Superpower” keeping consumers safe and confident on the road, time after time.” said Mr. Pascal Nouvellon (above, right - with Bibendum, the Michelin mascot), Managing Director of MICHELIN Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei.
According to Mr Nouvellon, the ‘+’ sign on the sidewall denotes the rubber compound upgrade that is behind the braking superiority of the Energy XM2+ versus its predecessor. The tyre also maintains the Green ‘X’ marking of its predecessor, indicating optimized fuel savings.
The new Energy XM2+ is now available at TYREPLUS and all MICHELIN authorized dealers across the nation in 32 sizes, from 14- to 16-inch diameter. You can head over to www.michelin.com.my. for more information on the tyre sizes and other details.
Test Results published by Michelin
*Wet braking test 80 to 0 kph, conducted by TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd (an independent 3rd party), on Michelin’s request, in Nov 2018 at Nongnooch Garden Chonburi, Thailand, on dimension 205/55R16 on Toyota Altis. Comparing NEW and WORN MICHELIN Energy EXM2+ versus four other brands of tyres (figures represent the average of 4 other premium brands). Reference: TUV Rheinland Thailand Ltd, Technical Report No. 1203058671 001 and 002. WORN condition: tyres tested at 2mm remaining tread depth.
** Longevity test conducted by China Automotive Technology and Reseach Center Co.,Ltd (CATARC) (an independent 3rd party), on Michelin's request, in September 2018 in TianJin, China, on dimension 205/55 R16 91V on VolksWagen GOLF7 comparing MICHELIN Energy XM2+ versus Premium Competitors (figures represent the average of 5 other premium brands). Longevity test run in average real usage with 20,000 km run and estimated longevity at the depth of Tread Wear Indicator.
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