Michelin Latitude Tour HP review
The Michelin Latitude Tour HP presents a polarized user experience, often praised for its exceptional ride comfort, low noise levels, and longevity on specific premium vehicles. However, a significant portion of users report inconsistent tread life, premature sidewall cracking, and disappointing wet-weather performance, leading to a mixed consensus regarding its value proposition.
Owners rate it 50.7 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
64%By road tests
13.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 32 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Michelin Latitude Tour HP presents a polarized user experience, often praised for its exceptional ride comfort, low noise levels, and longevity on specific premium vehicles. However, a significant portion of users report inconsistent tread life, premature sidewall cracking, and disappointing wet-weather performance, leading to a mixed consensus regarding its value proposition.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry-weather handling and steering response
- High durability and longevity for specific vehicle applications
- Stable and predictable performance on highway driving
Cons
- Premature sidewall cracking and deterioration
- Inconsistent tread life across different vehicle models
- Poor traction and predictability in wet or snowy conditions
- High price point relative to performance longevity
Worth knowing
- Users of the Land Rover Freelander reported significant mechanical issues and vibrations when replacing older Michelin Synchrone tires with the Latitude Tour HP, likely due to diameter differences.
- Owners of premium SUVs like the Porsche Macan generally report high satisfaction with comfort and longevity, whereas owners of mid-market SUVs like the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V frequently report rapid tread wear.
- Some users noted that the tire's performance is highly sensitive to vehicle suspension health, suggesting that perceived handling issues may be exacerbated by worn shock absorbers.
1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2017 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test
14th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 11th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 11th of 15 | |
| Wet Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 15 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 11th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 15 | |
| Inside Noise level | 4th of 15 | |
| Wear | 1st of 15 |