VEHICLES, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Biker Group goes Michelin mad for tyres
CONSTRUCTION industry specialist Biker Group is reporting savings of up to £80,000 a year on fuel costs and tyre- related downtime after adopting a 100% Michelin policy.
Biker Group is a privately-owned company based in North Yorkshire and Teesside. Employing more than 150 people,
it provides a range of services to the construction industry including materials handling, concrete, waste management, haulage and ground works.
Rolling resistance data provided by the manufacturer and verifi ed by the fi rm shows the effi ciencies given by the Michelin X Works tyres have helped cut its annual CO2 emissions by 209 tonnes thanks to the improved fuel effi ciency compared to other tyres.
Managing Director Tony Biker said: “On some days our vehicles may only do up to four miles, but in some pretty atrocious quarry conditions where they can take a real hammering. We also need them to be fl exible enough to cater for primarily road-based deliveries at other times.
“Since moving to a 100% Michelin policy we have seen a noticeable reduction in downtime due to tyre damage – plus we’re benefi tting from improved fuel effi ciency, which in turn cuts emissions too.
“The tyre damage guarantee is invaluable to us. We have only had to change a few, but Michelin has honoured the agreement each time. Plus, the strength of the Michelin casings gives us a high acceptance rate for re-treading, which in turn means we get great value for money.”
The company had been using a combination of Michelin and competitor fi tments until two years ago, when it signed its entire fl eet up to the manufacturer’s multi-life policy – using a mix of 295/80 R22.5 and 315/80 R22.5 new and Michelin Remix tyres across its rigid and tractor units, and 385/65 R 22.5 on trailers.
The Michelin X Works range is designed for operators which do most of their mileage on roads, but need traction and robustness on rough tracks and construction sites for deliveries.
34 SHWM March, 2019
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