Michelin unveils much-improved tire for light commercial vehicles

MANILA: France-headquartered international tire maker Michelin today unveiled through an online virtual event its all-new Michelin Agilis 3 tire.

The Michelin Agilis 3 was developed to promote sustainable mobility that is safe, efficient, accessible, and environment-friendly. The leading tire company ensures that  its products last long and keep their performance throughout its lifecycle. 

The new tire model is specialized for light commercial vehicles like vans and pickup trucks. Michelin, through its officials, said it witnessed how the current pandemic affected small, medium, and large enterprises. The Agilis 3 was developed to efficiently help the industry when it comes to people and goods transportation activities.

As 97% of the Micheiln Agilis 3 units are sourced within the Asia Pacific, Michelin guarantees efficient on-demand delivery service, with lower shipment charges. Additionally, the tire model was specifically designed to endure the common road challenges in the region.

Since air pollution is considered as one of the greatest human health risks, Michelin also developed the Agilis 3 as a greener solution to help in saving the environment and reducing costs.

Michelin East Asia and Oceania B2B Marketing – Urban Mobility Leader Shanne Chadderton stated, “In line with Michelin’s ‘Performance and Safety Made to Last’ brand promise, the new Michelin Agilis 3 is outfitted with innovative technologies and sophisticated features for long-lasting performance with optimum safety and environmental friendliness. These attributes not only provide a competitive advantage over current competitors in the same market segment, but also reinforces Michelin’s commitment for a more sustainable mobility. Essentially, this tire is well-positioned to be a sustainable urban growth engine. The latest breakthrough is further evidence of Michelin Group’s sustainable performance strategy in favor of safer, cleaner, more accessible and more efficient mobility.”

The Michelin Agilis 3 features six key technologies: including innovative an innovative compound, stone ejectors, sidewall shields, U-shape grooves, full-depth sipes, and undertread. These were integrated to the tire to achieve better wet grip, improved mileage performance, and sustainability.

The three key benefits of the new Agilis 3 were also enumerated in the event. First, it provides 5% shorter wet braking distance (1.9 meters) when new and 11% (3.8 meters) shorter when worn. Moreover, the Agilis 3 was crafted to deliver superior mileage performance, lasting 25% longer than the previous generation. Lastly, it provides a 12% improved rolling resistance which results in lower fuel consumption and saves up to 4,570kg of CO₂ emission.

The Michelin Agilis 3 can be availed at any Michelin authorized commercial light truck dealership nationwide. The price ranges from P3,000 to P10,000 depending on the size. The available tire sizes in the country are listed below:

165/80R13LT 90/88R

185/80R14C 102/100R

195/80R14C 106/104R

205/75R14C 109/107R

195/70R15C 104/102S

195/80R15C 108/106S

205/70R15C 106/104S

215/70R15C 109/107S

225/70R15C 112/110S

195/75R16C 107/105T

215/70R16C 108/106T

235/65R16C 115/113T

215/65R17C 112/110T

235/60R17C 117/115T

Photos from Michelin

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