Key Info - Australia | |
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Vehicle Suitability | Light Truck / SUV |
Driving Style | Highway Rib Summer |
Season | Summer |
Release Date | 2021 |
Run Flat? | No |
In a hurry? Here's what you need to know about the Michelin LTX Trail:
Enter your tyre size below to see the best prices for your specific size (if unsure, check placard on the driver's side door or your existing tyres).
This offering by Michelin has been around in Australia for about 3 years. Especially designed for 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks, it comes in a total of 9 sizes.
This highway rib summer tyre is a solid option for those looking for a summer tyre in the premium end of the market. Note that it is not a runflat tyre.
Read on to see how it stacks up against the competition!
We've analysed the results of the following tyre benchmarks to carry out a data-driven review of the LTX Trail tyres.
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Dry Performance | Good |
Comfort | Good |
Handling | Good |
Wet Performance | Acceptable |
Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, including those below, the LTX Trail scores 4 out of 5 for comfort.
With a UTQG treadwear rating of 480, the LTX Trail would theoretically last 4.8 times longer than a tyre with a treadwear rating of 100.
The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.
These tyres score a grade of B.
The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.
These tyres score a grade of B.
The LTX Trail tyres have a warranty of 6 years.
Still undecided as to whether to go with these highway rib summer tyres? Check out our data-driven comparisons to similar tyres on the market in Australia!
The LTX Trail tyres are a solid choice for anyone looking to replace their SUV or truck rubber with some tyres designed for highway rib summer action.
In terms of data out of the US, they have the following UTQG ratings:
Below is a list of all 9 sizes of the LTX Trail tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width. Select your preferred size to compare prices across multiple suppliers.
Size |
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225/70 R15 104T XL |
235/75 R15 109T XL |
245/70 R16 111T XL |
255/70 R15 112T XL |
265/70 R16 112T |
265/65 R17 112T |
265/60 R18 110T |
265/70 R15 112T |
285/60 R18 116T |
Louis
I'm Louis, an engineer passionate about helping Australians choose better tyres for their vehicles!