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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Firestone F580 vs Michelin LTX A/T 2 — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Firestone

Firestone F580

Summer Touring tires

Firestone F580 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
70
Wet
55
Snow
–
Comfort
60
Treadwear
67
Handling
55

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Michelin LTX A/T 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
6 owner reviews
Dry
92
Wet
87
Snow
84
Comfort
87
Treadwear
91
Handling
95

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin LTX A/T 2 — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) LTX A/T 2 leads by 22
A — Firestone F580
70
B — Michelin LTX A/T 2
92
Why this score
SourceF580LTX A/T 2
Tire Rack owners – 86
Tyre Reviews owners 70 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) LTX A/T 2 leads by 32
A — Firestone F580
55
B — Michelin LTX A/T 2
87
Why this score
SourceF580LTX A/T 2
Tire Rack owners – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 55 88

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Firestone F580
–
B — Michelin LTX A/T 2
84
Why this score
SourceF580LTX A/T 2
Tire Rack owners – 89
Tyre Reviews owners – 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) LTX A/T 2 leads by 27
A — Firestone F580
60
B — Michelin LTX A/T 2
87
Why this score
SourceF580LTX A/T 2
Tire Rack owners – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 60 88

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) LTX A/T 2 leads by 24
A — Firestone F580
67
B — Michelin LTX A/T 2
91
Why this score
SourceF580LTX A/T 2
Tire Rack owners – 87
Tyre Reviews owners 67 92

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) LTX A/T 2 leads by 40
A — Firestone F580
55
B — Michelin LTX A/T 2
95
Why this score
SourceF580LTX A/T 2
Tyre Reviews owners 55 95

Scores at a glance

Firestone F580 vs Michelin LTX A/T 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFirestone F580Michelin LTX A/T 2
Relative Score 61 90
Dry 70 92
Wet 55 87
Snow – 84
Comfort 60 87
Treadwear 67 91
Handling 55 95

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Firestone F580

The Firestone F580 receives highly polarized feedback from users, with experiences ranging from exceptional longevity and all-weather capability to severe dissatisfaction regarding safety and tread life. While some drivers praise the tire for its quiet operation and surprising performance in adverse conditions, others report significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction and rapid wear.

Pros

  • Strong dry grip and road feedback
  • Surprisingly capable performance in snow for a summer-biased tire
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • High mileage potential for some users

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather traction and safety concerns
  • Premature tread wear reported by some owners
  • Polarizing performance reliability across different vehicle setups

Observations

  • Users operating smaller, lighter vehicles like the VW Golf and Astra reported high satisfaction and long tread life.
  • Performance consistency appears highly variable, suggesting the tire may be sensitive to specific vehicle chassis tuning or driving styles.
Tire B Michelin LTX A/T 2

The Michelin LTX A/T2 is widely regarded as a premium, long-lasting tire that excels in durability and consistent performance for heavy-duty trucks and vans. While it commands a higher price point, users consistently praise its exceptional tread life and reliable handling in both wet and dry conditions.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity and overall durability
  • Reliable wet and dry road traction
  • Improved steering response and ride comfort compared to competitors
  • High resistance to punctures and structural integrity over time

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Performance in deep snow and ice is considered adequate but not class-leading
  • Rubber compounds may become slippery or lose traction as the tire reaches advanced age

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (F-250, Ram 3500) report high satisfaction with towing stability and ride comfort.
  • Van owners report extreme mileage capabilities, with some users achieving up to 90,000 miles when paired with strict maintenance schedules.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone F580 B · Michelin LTX A/T 2
CategorySummer Touring tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone

Michelin

Winner: Michelin LTX A/T 2 — better handling, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin LTX A/T 2 scores 95 vs 55 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin LTX A/T 2 scores 87 vs 55 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin LTX A/T 2 scores 87 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin LTX A/T 2 scores 91 vs 67 on treadwear.

Tire A · Firestone F580
Tire B · Michelin LTX A/T 2

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.