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08-03-07, 09:44 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Anyone running the new Michelin AT2's
Would like to know if you have them what you think of them? Also are you running the "D" load range or the "E" load range tires?
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08-04-07, 12:13 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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If they make a D load tire in your size, that is prefered. An E load tire will ride stiffer, and have harder compounding (less traction in cold and rain). You will never exceed the maximum load of a D rated tire (which would require 50psi).
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08-10-07, 02:27 PM
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I have been emailing back and forth with Michelin and it appears that they have reduced their "off-road" marketing with the AT2. Even on the grid it indicates that the left side is more "Sport/Handling" and not "Off-road" and the rep indicated that yes, it is more of a sporty tire than the old AT.
There can only be one reason for this - the purchase of BFG and the dominant All Terrain tire. Now I am torn again, even if Discount tire gives me my money back for the BFG's, I do not think I would want to spend more on the AT2 and I am very pleased with the off-road ability that the BFG gives me and putting up with the tossing of the rocks is minor. __________________ 2000 LC - 'The Black Pearl' 120K. 285/75/16BFG's DIY'r: Timing/serp/H20pump,Black Pearl emblems, Trim. Pioneer 1-din. 2001 Fleetwood-Coleman tent trailer. Daily Commuters: Trek Madone 5.2 / Scott Comp Racing MTB LIVESTRONG |
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08-10-07, 03:03 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Its all about how you use them and the ride your looking for. I think the AT2 will be perfect for me. Street tire with better snow traction then the LTX/MS. I don;t want a hard ride and I am not going across any fields. I like the added quality of the Michelin tires over the BFG's. My only problem is that my original equipment Michelin LTX/MS's with 60K miles on them still have 7/32's of tread remaining all around. At this rate it could be awhile before I need new tires.
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09-11-07, 10:08 AM
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Anyone?
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09-11-07, 10:46 AM
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The AT2 is probably going to have less snow traction than the LTX/MS. They are clearly targeted at heavier vehicles (1 ton pickups) with their E load range. As a result they will have a much harder compound that will not do as well when cold. As far as Michelin v BFG, BFG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michelin. Michelin has clearly targeted the BFG line as its off road line. If you want a tire that offers good road performance and superior snow performance, take a look at the Nokian Vatiiva A/T. __________________ I'm married, I can't afford a signature line. |
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09-11-07, 10:54 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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The AT2 comes in load range C which would be just right for the LX/LC. __________________ Mercedes SL550 LX470 |
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09-11-07, 04:41 PM
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12-09-07, 09:56 PM
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Nope, not me.
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12-10-07, 06:50 AM
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They are getting pretty terrible reviews on tirerack. That could be because they are getting improper load rated tires. E instead of D or C? I don't know. Biggest complaints are soft sidewall and they tend to float.
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12-11-07, 08:31 AM
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03-27-08, 05:17 AM
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ltx at2's are running fine on my rig. just had them put on 3-4 months ago. 50lb psi and it rides surprisingly smooth.
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03-28-08, 02:48 PM
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03-28-08, 05:34 PM
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I just saw them at the tire shop. I would say they are definitely more robust/aggressive looking then the last model, but not up to the BFG, NTG, Yoko, Goodyear, etc. level of all terrains.
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