Since Michelin® introduced the first radial tire half-a-century ago, we have been the driving force in the development, innovation and technology of new off road tires and support services in the earthmover industry.......Since Michelin® introduced the first radial tire half-a-century ago, we have been the driving force in the development, innovation and technology of new off road tires and support services in the earthmover industry. Our leadership translates into cost-savings for you. Heres how: Exceptional Product Performance When exceptional performance isnt an option, neither are MICHELIN radial off road tires. Built tough to withstand punishment and abuse, our earthmover tires provide: Outstanding resistance to cuts, punctures and tears Unique tread designs that optimize performance in extreme environments Excellent traction, handling and operator comfort Proprietary rubber compounds to extend tire life, and The bottom line: overall cost savings to your operation Original Earth Moving Equipment Partnerships Today, the worlds largest earth moving machines are outfitted with MICHELIN radials. Michelin works closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to design the right radial tire to optimize the performance of transport and work machines. If you have the right tire for your application, you can save money. Because earth moving equipment is becoming more sophisticated, were staying ahead of the curve. In partnership with OEMs, were already working on next-generation tires. Almeria Proving Ground Your off road tires undergo rigorous evaluation before they ever operate on your earth moving equipment. Thats because Michelin is the only tire manufacturer with a dedicated earthmover proving ground. Located in Almeria, Spain, tires are subjected to working conditions more severe than the ones you face in your application. The MICHELIN proving ground consists of 9,000 acres with 50 miles (80 km) of test tracks. Using 30 earthmover machines, we average over 1,860,000 miles (3,000,000 km) each year testing MICHELIN earthmover tires.