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Michelin announces new Agilis 3 tyre for utes and vans

The Michelin Agilis 3 is said to reduce braking distance and provide greater longevity.


French tyre maker Michelin has announced the new Agilis 3 commercial tyre for Australia.

Designed for utes, vans, and light trucks, Michelin claims the new tyres reduces braking distances, and provides improved longevity.

The French tyre maker says a set of new Agilis 3 tyres was tested on a Toyota HiAce Commuter and found to reduce braking distance by 5 per cent, when benchmarked against three sets of new tyres from competitors.

When tested with only 2mm of tread left, the Michelin Agilis 3 reduced the HiAce's braking distance by 11 per cent, compared with used tyres from competitors.

Michelin claims the Agilis 3 also offers 25 per cent greater longevity over its competitors, as tested on a Ford Ranger ute.

The new tyres features stone ejectors, sidewall shields, and a focus on wet weather performance.

Tyre sizes range from 13- to 17-inches, for vehicles with load capacities up to 3000kg.

The Michelin Agilis 3 is available to purchase from tyre shops now.


Ben Zachariah

Ben Zachariah is an experienced writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and was previously an interstate truck driver. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.

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