The MICHELIN 55/80 R 63

for the

CAT 797 Haul Truck

Michelin Leadership

1891 - First demountable tire 1895 - First pneumatic car tire 1923 - First low pressure tire, the Comfort

1925 - First low pressure truck tire

1937 - First low profile tire, the Pilote

Michelin Leadership

1946 - Michelin patents the radial tire

1952 - First radial truck tire

1959 - First radial earthmover tire

1969 - First radial tire as standard equipment on US car

1978 - First radial low profile truck tire 1981 - First radial aircraft tire 1995 - First radial low profile loader tire

...And Yet Another First

MICHELIN

55/80 R 63

Low Pressure/Low Profile design Breakthrough Technology

A quantum leap over existing technological limits.

MICHELIN 55/80 R 63

A Brief History ....

Joint MICHELIN / CAT Development Officially started development in August 1996

Coordinated Design efforts from Ground Zero

First Tires Produced July 1997

First Test at Michelin Proving Grounds in Spain November 1997 Continuous Testing Since 1st Qtr 1998

First Delivery of Tires for the CAT 797 July 1998

Today's Economic Situation

Decrease in mineral prices Future uncertain

Today's Economic Situation

Decrease in mineral prices Future uncertain

The Industry Challenge

Reduce mining costs Increase productivity

The MICHELIN challenge

Reduce overall tire cost

Longer tread life Improved reliability

Provide new range of tires for new generation of trucks

Bigger payloads

Lower cost per ton miles

Without requiring costly transportation to your job site

Michelin Breakthroughs

Extensive Computer Calculation Enhancements of the thermal and mechanical behavior of all parts of the tire bead sidewall shoulder crown

Optimization of the architecture and materials used in the tire

100 vs. 80 Series

100 Series 80 Series

Tire Architecture Comparison

Standard

Michelin Advanced Technology Low Pressure

Distinguishing Feature

20% Lower Pressure

Distinguishing Feature

20% Lower Pressure

Advantage

More energy absorbing capacity

Influence of Reduced Pressures on Tire Life

Hours of Use
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

70
60

Standard Tire
50

Low Pressure Tire

Tread Depth

40 30 20 10 0

+20% LIFE

Features

Smaller Diameter

Features

Smaller Diameter

Advantage
No additional transportation costs

Key Benefits of Breakthrough Technology

Lower costs Greater productivity THROUGH..... Lower inflation pressure

Improved pressure distribution

Lower center of gravity

Reduced radius and inertia

55/80 R63 Technical Characteristics

Nominal Load Capacity Diameter
Width Weight 93 MT (102.5 T)

3.89 m (12.76 ft)

1.4 m (4.6 ft) 4500 kg (10,000 lb)

Primary Design Objective

55/80 R 63 COST / TON-MILE

WILL EQUAL or be lower than 40.00 R 57 COST / TON-MILE

Confidence in the Design

Design Proven by: Reduced Scale Field Testing 24/85 R 35 European tests show improvements over standard 100 aspect tires 44/80 R 57 North American tests validate 20% life improvement over 40.00 R 57 Over 150 tires now in service This gives Michelin over 500,000 hours of actual FIELD EXPERIENCE!

Confidence in the Design

Design Proven by:

Internal Tests
Conducted at Michelins Earthmover Proving Grounds - Almeria Spain Over 800 hours of full scale testing conducted to date

Tests included bead/tread/casing endurance as well as thermal studies

Internal testing of the 55/80 R 63 shows the tire meets (or exceeds) design parameters!

CAT 793 Modified for testing at Michelin Proving Grounds

SERVICE - Before and After the Sale A MICHELIN Tradition

Trained Michelin Personnel

Insure Proper tire selection thru:

Knowledge of current 40.00 R 57 tire performance
Review of site conditions prior to truck arrival Review of proposed cycles / hauls Heat study at start-up of site

Professional Dealer Organization

Backing of the Michelin Internal Organization

The TEAM EFFORT to Satisfy

MINE SITE

TRAINED MICHELIN SALES FORCE AND TECHNICIANS

SERVICING MICHELIN DEALER

Well be there when you need us!

Security Stock to be located at mine site at servicing dealer at Michelin servicing warehouse at Michelin factories

Later this year......

Michelins new
Tire Monitoring System...

MEMS

MEMS Overview

PC Data Base

Reader

Link to Mine Mgt. Systems

Press Temp.
Michelin MEMS

Hand Held Unit (HHU)

Tire Tag

WHAT IS THE MEMS?

MEMS is a Four Component System

TIRE TAG (MONITOR CHIP)
Mounted in Each Tire

ON-BOARD READER
Centrally Located on Truck

HAND HELD UNIT

For Portable Monitoring

LINK TO MINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

BENEFITS OF MEMS

Increased Vehicle Productivity Increased Tire Life & Cost Reduction Decreased Service Costs & Improved Maintenance Efficiency

Improved Operations, Production, & Maintenance

Improved Fuel Economy Improved Safety

MICHELIN 55/80 R 63
for the

CAT 797 Proven Breakthrough Technology