Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is an Ultra High Performance studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for SUV and 4×4.
2018 Auto Bild Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 Test
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Bild have tested the Michelin LA2 at size 235/60 R18 and compared it with nine similar budget and premium winter tyres. In addition, experts included into the test reference summer tyre to compare results.
2018 Auto Zeitung Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 LA2 Test
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Zeitung have tested the tire at size 235/60 R18 and compared with 8 similar budget, mid-range and premium SUV winter tires.
2014 Auto Bild Allrad Michelin Latitude Alpin Test
In 2014 experts of the German publication Auto Bild Allrad have tested the tire at size 235/65 R17 and compared to 8 similar mid-range and premium winter tires. In addition they included into the test set of summer tires to compare results.
Overall Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 Reviews
1. 2018 Auto Bild (235/60 R18) – 7th place.
Main conclusions:
- Poor dry performance: long braking distance and low handling.
- Average results on the wet.
- Good aquaplaning resistance.
- Short snow braking and good handling.
- The best noise level among winter tyres.
- High rolling resistance.
2.2018 Auto Zeitung (235/60 R18) – 1st place.
Main conclusions:
- Relatively long dry braking distance but the best handling.
- Unbalanced on the wet: the shortest wet braking distance but the lowest handling speed.
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance.
- Short snow braking distance but low handling speed.
- High rolling resistance.
- Average noise.
3. 2014 Auto Bild Allrad (235/65 R17) – 5th place and an expert score “Recommended”.
Main conclusions:
- Long wet braking distance and average handling.
- High straight aquaplaning resistance.
- The longest dry braking distance and average handling.
- Good snow performance.
- High rolling resistance.
- Low noise.
Similar tires from the test:
- Continental Winter Contact TS 850P SUV
- Nokian WR SUV 4
- Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
- Fulda Kristall Control SUV
- Dunlop Winter Sport 5 SUV
- Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen 1
- Achilles Winter 101 X
- Pirelli Scorpion Winter
- Firestone Destination Winter SUV
