Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 review
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is highly regarded as a premium, long-lasting winter tire that excels in demanding snowy and icy conditions. Users consistently praise its reliability and safety across diverse vehicle types, noting that it provides a balanced performance that prioritizes winter traction without sacrificing comfort or tread longevity.
Owners rate it 19.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
93%By road tests
73.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is highly regarded as a premium, long-lasting winter tire that excels in demanding snowy and icy conditions. Users consistently praise its reliability and safety across diverse vehicle types, noting that it provides a balanced performance that prioritizes winter traction without sacrificing comfort or tread longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in deep snow, slush, and icy conditions.
- Impressive tread life and durability over long-term usage.
- Consistent, safe performance across a wide variety of winter weather scenarios.
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels on dry pavement.
Cons
- Slightly less responsive handling on dry, cold roads compared to specialized dry-weather winter tires.
- Premium pricing typical of the Michelin brand.
- Performance is optimized for winter, which may feel less sharp in mild, dry conditions.
Worth knowing
- Proven versatility across a wide range of vehicle architectures, including 4x4 SUVs like the Range Rover Evoque and Ford Ranger, as well as 2WD passenger cars and commercial vans.
- Demonstrated capability in extreme mountainous terrain with steep inclines and tight hairpins, confirming its suitability for heavy-duty winter use.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 AZ SUV Winter tire Test · 235/60 R18
1st of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 9 | |
| Price | 8th of 9 |
2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 tire Test · 235/60 R18
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 10th of 10 |