Michelin has announced the full deployment of TreadEye, a proprietary technology developed to enhance the retread process and deliver measurable value to fleets. After a period of phased implementation, TreadEye is now available across the Michelin Retread Technologies franchise network in the United States.
According to Michelin, TreadEye is an industry-leading tread depth assessment tool that helps fleets maximize their tire investment — because every 32nd of an inch counts. The system accurately and consistently collects 1,200 measurement points, providing precise insights into tread wear and casing condition.
“TreadEye is a game-changer for our retread operations and for the fleets we serve,” says Nate Kirian, vice president of Sales and Distribution, Commercial Business Lines for Michelin North America. “It’s a powerful example of how Michelin continues to innovate in ways that directly benefit our customers.”
Key benefits of TreadEye include identification of pull points by fleet location; maximization of rubber on the road by avoiding early pulls; helps in prevention of casing damage, helps reduce DOT violations, and downtime from late pulls; and improved efficiency in the tire removal process, directly impacting a fleet’s bottom line, the company adds.
