Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 – Tests & Review

Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 photo, test, review

Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 is an Ultra High Performance studless winter tyre with directional tread pattern, designed for SUV and 4×4.

Key performance

Dry performance
95.45 %
Dry braking
92.22 %
Dry handling
98.67 %
Wet performance
97.81 %
Wet braking
96.58 %
Wet handling
99.04 %
Aquaplaning
95.61 %
Snow performance
98.01 %
Snow braking
97.7 %
Snow handling
99 %
Snow lateral handling
96.46 %
Snow traction
98.87 %
Rolling resistance
87.32 %
Noise
99.39 %

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.

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9th place in Dry braking. The braking distance was 4.4 meters longer, than the best winter tyre.
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9th place in Dry handling. Michelin was 1.8km/h slower, than the leader.
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6th place in Wet braking. The braking distance was 1.2 meters longer, than the leader.
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6th place in Wet handling. Michelin was 1.9km/h slower, than the leader.
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3rd place in Straight aqua. The float speed was 3.2km/h lower, than the leader.
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4th place in Snow braking. The braking distance was 1.3 meters longer, than the leader.
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2nd place in Snow handling. Michelin was 1.3km/h slower, than the leader.
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1st place and the best result among winter tyres in Noice level test.
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9th place in Rolling resistance.

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.

Full test results
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 test, reviews, ratings
7th place in Dry braking. +2.3m braking distance.
7-9th place in Dry handling. +0.9sec handling time.
Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 test, reviews, ratings
1st place in Wet braking. -0.6m braking distance.

1st place in Wet handling. -0.5sec handling time.

Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Straight aqua. -3.2km/h float speed.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 LA2 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Snow braking. +0.2m braking distance.
1st place in Snow handling. -0.9sec handling time.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 LA2 test, reviews, ratings
7th place in Rolling resistance. +1.3kg/t.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 LA2 test, reviews, ratings
2-5th place in Noise. +1dB external noise.


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.

Full test results
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
8th place in Wet braking. +4.1m braking distance.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
4-5th place in Wet handling. -0.6km/h handling speed.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Straight aqua. -4.6km/h float speed.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
8-9th place in Dry braking. +4.2m braking distance.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
4th place in Dry handling. -0.7km/h handling speed.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Snow braking. +0.4m braking distance.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Snow handling. -0.3km/h handling speed.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
3rd place in Snow slalom. -0.14m/s2 lateral acceleration.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
5th place in Snow traction. -36 Newton pulling force.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
7th place in Rolling resistance. +0.82l/100km fuel consumption.
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 test, reviews, ratings
2nd place in Noise. +0.3dB external noise.


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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