Boughey Chooses X One Maxitrailer Tyres

Boughey Distribution has reportedly placed “a significant order” for Michelin’s new X One MaxiTrailer tyres, to be fitted exclusively across 100 Montracon and 30 Schmitz Cargobull tri-axle trailers which are currently being delivered into the Boughey’s fleet.

Designed to deliver up to 50 per cent more mileage than standard 385/65 R 22.5 XTE2, each new 455/45 R 22.5 X One MaxiTrailer tyre benefits from Infinicoil architecture, one of the Michelin Durable Technologies. This consists of a 400 metre steel cord wrapped continuously around the crown for greater longevity and even wear. Compared to a 385/65 R 22.5, the tread band is also 120 millimetres wider and has 35 per cent more rubber in the compound, which is said to be responsible for increasing the mileage potential of each tyre by up to 50 per cent.

Boughey Distribution operates a 100 per cent Michelin tyre policy across its fleet, supported by independent Michelin distributor Quinton Tyres of Greater Manchester, which has its own bay within the haulier’s workshop and a dedicated tyre fitter on site who ensures the tyres on each vehicle are inspected every three weeks – in addition to each driver’s daily vehicle checks.

Commenting on the X One MaxiTrailer tyres, Paul Brimelow, Group Fleet Engineer at Boughey Distribution says: “We are happy to try new things, just so long as they look and feel right, and the Michelin X One MaxiTrailer tyres certainly do. Quinton Tyres were also happy to support the new product despite us being the first major fleet in the UK to put the tyres into service.

Boughey Distribution has seen its fleet increase five-fold in the past six years. It is one of the UK’s leading ambient grocery distribution and storage companies, employing over 460 staff across three distribution sites at Wardle, Winsford and Deeside.