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Michelin says Falcon 10X’s new tires weigh up to 20% less and last up to 20% longer

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The tires fitted to Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X on its June 19 first flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac weigh 10% to 20% less than their predecessors and deliver 10% to 20% longer service life, according to Michelin. The figures point to gains in both aircraft weight and tire durability.

Discovered 2026-11-02T05:04:53.191320-08:00 | 2026-11-02T05:04:53.191320-08:00

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  • Lower tire weight can contribute to aircraft weight reduction, while longer service life may reduce replacement frequency; Michelin’s reported figures offer a concrete example of component-level changes on a new business jet.
  • The tires flew on the Falcon 10X’s first flight, linking the performance claims to a major aircraft program milestone rather than a standalone product announcement.

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