Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 is an Ultra High Performance studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for SUV and 4×4.
Key performance
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 Tests
2018 Auto Bild (235/60 R18)
In 2018 experts of the German publication Auto Bild have tested the Michelin LA2 at size 235/60 R18 and compared to 9 similar budget and premium winter tyres. Also they included into the test reference summer tyre to compare results.
Result:7th place.
- 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.
2018 Auto Zeitung (235/60 R18)
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.
1st place in Wet handling. -0.5sec handling time.
Result: 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.
2014 Auto Bild Allrad (235/65 R17)
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.
Result: 5th place, “Recommended” expert score
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.
Overall Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 Review
Test | Size | Place | Score |
---|---|---|---|
2018 Auto Bild | 235/60 R18 | 7 (10) | – |
2018 Auto Zeitung | 235/60 R18 | 1 (9) | – |
2014 Auto Bild Allrad | 235/65 R17 | 5 (9) | Recommended |
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- Achilles Winter 101 X
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