Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 92% of the winter tires we score.
Owners 84 · 6 reviews analysed Road tests 71 · 2 tests
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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 has a Relative Score of 77 out of 100 among winter tires. In 5 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 1 times and in the top three 2 times. Testers rate it best for noise (77) and weakest for efficiency (59). 6 owner reviews rate it 84 out of 100. 98% would buy it again.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
84/100From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
71/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.
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.
5 published test appearances (2 in the score)
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 Aquaplaning | 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 Aquaplaning | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 10th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter tire Test · 255/55 R18
5th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter tire Test · 235/65 R17
5th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter tire Test · 235/65 R17
2nd of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
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