FastEagle wrote:
ol Bombero-JC wrote:
XPS Ribs are rated by Michelin for *trailer* use.
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Can you show us a reference?
FastEagle
As you well know Michelin has recommended the XPS Rib for commercial trailer service in their adds but you do a dis service and like to cut Michelin for your own twisted reasons thats getting old.
This email to me personally from Michelin on the subject.
12/05/2013
Thank you for your email. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
In regards to the email you sent stating:
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Michelin ran a add for years that recommended using the XPS Ribs LT tires for commercial trailer service. I don't see the add any more on Michelins website. My question is does Michelin still recommend the XPS Ribs for commercial trailer service.
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Thank you for the contact and for considering Michelin for your replacement tires for your Trailer
Michelin does still recommend the XPS Rib for the commercial trailer service. The features and benefits are listed below:
XPS Rib: Tires offer long wear life with steel casing strength and retreadability.
* Tread compounds specifically developed for commercial applications help tires last longer so your business dollars go further.
* Added strength and ability to retread are just two advantages of steel casing - a feature that keeps trucks where they belong: on the job.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Michelin
It is our goal to ensure that your issue has been resolved or your question answered to your satisfaction. If we can assist you further, please respond to this email or call us at 1-800-642-4354 (toll free) between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
Barb C
Consumer Care Department
Certified Michelin Product Expert
Now before you squeal and holler its a commercial trailer I have several Michelin emails for a heavy RV trailer like this one;
Michelin responce
Posted: 12/14/12 12:14am Link | Quote | Print | Notify Moderator
I sent an email to Michelin for a response regarding using Michelin XPS ribs on my 5th wheel. Here is the question and their response:
Thank you for your email. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
Due to recent high email volume and some technical issues that we have experienced, please accept our apology for the delay in this response. Your interest in Michelin is certainly appreciated.
In regards to the email you sent stating:
I have a 2006 Montana 5th wheel Trailer that has two 6,000 lb Dexter axles and 4 deluxe aluminum Rims each rated at 3,042 lbs. I would like to install your Michelin XPS® Rib™ LT235/85 R16/E's on this 5th wheel. Will the tires be fully waranteed in this application?
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We appreciate your request for information regarding the Michelin XPS Rib. The XPS Rib, size LT235/85R16/E, part number 13080 would be a good fitment for your 5th wheel. The tire carries 3042Lbs at 80-psi max pressure. For best pressure recommendation, run at maximum pressure until you can weigh your axles either call or reply to this email for a pressure recommendation.
It is a good application, so there are no warranty issues. Your tires are covered under applicable warranty.
We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Michelin.
It is our goal to ensure that your issue has been resolved or your question answered to your satisfaction. If we can assist you further, please respond to this email or call us at 1-800-642-4354 (toll free) between 8:00AM and 8:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday or between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Eastern Time on Saturday.
Sincerely,
Diana
Consumer Care Department
Certified Michelin Product Expert
PS: It's important that you get all the safety-related materials that come with the purchase of new Michelin passenger and light truck tires. If you did not receive a warranty book, you can download one at www.michelin.com/warranty/. If you did not register your tires, please take a moment to do so at www.michelin.com. Registering your tires is easy and takes just a minute.
Sorry mod/adm for this being so long. Maybe FastEagle will stop his mis information campaign against the XPS Rib tire.