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Michelin LTX A/T 2 vs Toyo Open Country A/T plus — 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.

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
Noise
–
Treadwear
91
Handling
95

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Toyo

Toyo Open Country A/T plus

Summer Premium Touring tires

Toyo Open Country A/T plus tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
807 owner reviews
Dry
96
Wet
91
Snow
91
Comfort
93
Noise
89
Treadwear
92
Handling
93

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Toyo Open Country A/T plus — better snow, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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) Open Country A/T plus leads by 4
A — Michelin LTX A/T 2
92
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
96
Why this score
SourceLTX A/T 2Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 86 –
Tyre Reviews owners 93 84

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 4
A — Michelin LTX A/T 2
87
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
91
Why this score
SourceLTX A/T 2Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 78 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 73

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 7
A — Michelin LTX A/T 2
84
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
91
Why this score
SourceLTX A/T 2Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 83 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 6
A — Michelin LTX A/T 2
87
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
93
Why this score
SourceLTX A/T 2Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 78 –
Tyre Reviews owners 88 78

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin LTX A/T 2
–
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Open Country A/T plus leads by 1
A — Michelin LTX A/T 2
91
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
92
Why this score
SourceLTX A/T 2Open Country A/T plus
Tire Rack owners 87 –
Tyre Reviews owners 92 71

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) LTX A/T 2 leads by 2
A — Michelin LTX A/T 2
95
B — Toyo Open Country A/T plus
93
Why this score
SourceLTX A/T 2Open Country A/T plus
Tyre Reviews owners 95 80

Scores at a glance

Michelin LTX A/T 2 vs Toyo Open Country A/T plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin LTX A/T 2Toyo Open Country A/T plus
Relative Score 89 92
Dry 92 96
Wet 87 91
Snow 84 91
Comfort 87 93
Noise – 89
Treadwear 91 92
Handling 95 93

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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 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.
Tire B Toyo Open Country A/T plus

The Toyo Open Country A/T plus is widely regarded as a versatile, high-value all-terrain tire that balances respectable off-road capability with commendable on-road manners. While most users praise its quiet highway performance and strong traction in mud and snow, a subset of owners reports inconsistent experiences regarding wet-weather grip and long-term balancing stability.

Pros

  • Impressive highway quietness for an all-terrain tread pattern
  • Strong off-road performance in mud, sand, and loose rock
  • Excellent value proposition compared to premium competitors
  • Durable construction capable of handling heavy towing loads
  • Predictable handling and stability at highway speeds

Cons

  • Reports of inconsistent wet-weather traction, particularly on freshly wet pavement
  • Occasional difficulty achieving a perfect balance, leading to vibrations
  • Tread life variability, with some users noting faster-than-expected wear
  • Sidewall stiffness can lead to a harsh ride on lighter vehicles

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (e.g., Ram 2500, F350) report excellent load-carrying capacity and stability when towing, provided proper tire pressures are maintained.
  • EV owners (e.g., Rivian R1T) noted that while the tires are capable off-road, their weight and stiffness can negatively impact ride comfort and energy efficiency.
  • Users of lighter vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler or Subaru Crosstrek noted that choosing the correct load rating (C vs. E) is critical to maintaining ride quality.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin LTX A/T 2 B · Toyo Open Country A/T plus
Category—Summer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle type—SUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Toyo

Winner: Toyo Open Country A/T plus — better snow, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 91 vs 84 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 93 vs 87 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 96 vs 92 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Toyo Open Country A/T plus scores 91 vs 87 on wet.

Tire A · Michelin LTX A/T 2
Tire B · Toyo Open Country A/T plus

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.