Michelin Latitude Sport review
The Michelin Latitude Sport is generally regarded as a competent, high-performance tire that offers excellent grip and braking capabilities. However, user experiences regarding longevity are highly polarized, with some drivers reporting exceptional mileage while others express significant disappointment with rapid tread wear on heavier vehicles.
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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.
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The Michelin Latitude Sport is generally regarded as a competent, high-performance tire that offers excellent grip and braking capabilities. However, user experiences regarding longevity are highly polarized, with some drivers reporting exceptional mileage while others express significant disappointment with rapid tread wear on heavier vehicles.
Pros
- Strong wet and dry braking performance
- High levels of road comfort and low noise levels
- Consistent grip and feedback during spirited driving
- Excellent longevity reported by some users on specific vehicle platforms
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported on heavier or high-performance SUVs
- High price point relative to the expected lifespan for some users
- Increased road noise as the tire reaches the end of its tread life
- Perceived as an outdated model compared to newer market offerings
Worth knowing
- Users of high-torque, heavy SUVs like the Audi SQ5 and Porsche Cayenne reported significantly lower tread life compared to lighter crossovers like the Honda CR-V.
- Drivers of larger, heavier vehicles noted that the tire's performance can feel less sharp as the tread wears down.
- BMW X3 owners noted that handling characteristics can be improved by adjusting rear tire pressures.