Michelin 285/65R-18 LTX A/T 2 E

[MUDIMOND]

Just installed my new Michelin 285/65R-18 LTX A/T 2 E, at first glance; they look fine, more aggressive than the original Dunlop..

The ride –although too soon for a full review- is stiffer, responsive, slightly bumpier on uneven roads, the vehicle is noticeable more elevated..

Didn’t take it off road yet, will see..

Hope this is useful...

MD.

 

[94SRUNNER]

I installed a set (265/70/17) on my 97' 80 series in July and absolutly love them. I have put about 14K on them since then and they are wearing very evenly. I will be replacing them with another set when the time comes. Great tire!

 

[SWUtah]

Love the look of your truck, blacked out windows with black paint. You need to flip the tires around and get rid of the raised white lettering does not go with the look of your 200.

 

[Mtnbike]

I wonder how they will do in the snow, not that you will have to worry about that. They get great reviews on tirerack.com. Don't forget to provide pictures when you take her off road. Curious to see what your idea of off road is. I am sure there many jungle like areas you can go through and plenty of creaks depending what island your on. I agree with SWUTAH about the tires needing to be turned around.

 

[Range Cruiser]

Michelin tire

These tires are great for smooth surfaces, like highways, in the rain, and are fuel efficient.

The very limited snow driving I did with these tires was fine, the sipes on the tire surfaces worked as they should, though that experience was flat, very slow, and about ten minutes worth. Definitely not a practical test.

They are useless in any deep or sticky mud, wet grass, get torn up on sharp rocks, and have weak sidewalls. Chunks of the center lugs and edges are missing, and the same rocks that caused that would definitely slice through the thin sidewalls.

I have these on my 1998 North American Spec. and are due to be replaced soon. I will definitely be going with something more aggressive and tougher, though balanced for all the highway miles I drive, and must be good in the rain.

 

[Mtnbike]

These tires are great for smooth surfaces, like highways, in the rain, and are fuel efficient.

The very limited snow driving I did with these tires was fine, the sipes on the tire surfaces worked as they should, though that experience was flat, very slow, and about ten minutes worth. Definitely not a practical test.

They are useless in any deep or sticky mud, wet grass, get torn up on sharp rocks, and have weak sidewalls. Chunks of the center lugs and edges are missing, and the same rocks that caused that would definitely slice through the thin sidewalls.

I have these on my 1998 North American Spec. and are due to be replaced soon. I will definitely be going with something more aggressive and tougher, though balanced for all the highway miles I drive, and must be good in the rain.

Lets us know what you end up getting.

 

[MUDIMOND]

These tires are great for smooth surfaces, like highways, in the rain, and are fuel efficient.

The very limited snow driving I did with these tires was fine, the sipes on the tire surfaces worked as they should, though that experience was flat, very slow, and about ten minutes worth. Definitely not a practical test.

They are useless in any deep or sticky mud, wet grass, get torn up on sharp rocks, and have weak sidewalls. Chunks of the center lugs and edges are missing, and the same rocks that caused that would definitely slice through the thin sidewalls.

I have these on my 1998 North American Spec. and are due to be replaced soon. I will definitely be going with something more aggressive and tougher, though balanced for all the highway miles I drive, and must be good in the rain.

Range Cruiser,

Before purchasing, I did some research and found that, practically drivers preferred the Michelin LTX A/T 2 to most other brands/types even vs. the Nitto TGs; Consumer Survey Results By Category

Tire Reviews - Discount Tire Direct

And
CanadianDriver Product Reviews Michelin LTX AT2 Light Truck Tire

And this Despite the fact that the Michelin cost more, which is usually the main deterrent, especially if the tires didn’t keep to the standard they are advertized to deliver..

But you are right, nothing beats experience, will see how mine goes.

BTW; how many miles/kilometers did they last you?

Now you are encouraging me to abuse them, for testing sake of-course!!

MD.

 

[bajacruiser]

I ran Michelin LT's on my LC 100 for over 200 MI and loved them. THey were great on the road and adaquate for most off roading. They were not excellent in mud or sand. The LTX are a little more aggressive, so they might do better. I'm running Nitto TG's on my LC200 and they ares imply awesome off road, taking me place the MIchelin couldn't. However there are a few major sacrafices; more road noise and youe mileage goes to ****. With the factory Dunlops I got over 20 MPG on a drive from Palm Springs to Sun Valley Idaho, now I'm lucky to get over 16 MPG on the highway and 12mpg around town. So it comes down to how you want the tire to perform. If you driving mostly on paved or gravel roads the Michelins are the tire. If you are doing serious off roading on unimproved trails then they may not be the tire.

 

[MUDIMOND]

Hi,

Just had the chance to test my MICHELIN LT28565R 18 LTX AT 2 E, you guys were correct, they are NOT for wet or muddy terrains, definitely not.

This wasn't an extreme situation either, just wet grass a little steep and some mud which got worst as other vehicles passed, it took me a long while to clear..

Mind you the LR3 had a real hard time coming out of it too.

And the star was -believe it or not- my wife's 07 Rav4 with Coopers, not a single glitch, clean out, no problem!

I posted a small clip for your viewing, take a look; YouTube - ‪MICHELIN LT28565R 18 LTX AT 2 E‬‎

MD.

 

[94SRUNNER]

That is interesting. As I posted last year I too have a set on my 97' 80 Series. I have never had a problem in similar conditions. IN fact I spent the last three month working on a landfill using my 80 Series and encountered all sorts of adverse weather and terrain conditions and the performance was outstanding. Just thought I would post my experience.

 

[MUDIMOND]

I know, I thought so too, they are fine everywhere else, good grip on wet highway, dry terrain.. but as you can see in the clip, they struggled in vain and later another vehicle had to tow me out..

Maybe what I consider not to be extreme is actually extreme, and these grounds were very saturated the type under large shady trees that rarely drys..

I also forgot to deflate the tires, could have been useful..

MD

 

[JBHorne]

I'll just through this out there. This tire has been discussed in the past. Any company call call their tire an AT tire. If it passes certain tests, they can through the MS rating on as well...but the Michelin is not a true AT tire compared to "real" AT tires. It's a more aggressive highway tire, but in no way can be wheeled. Just look at the tread! It serves MOST people, especially with a stock LC200 as a true AT tire wouldn't even be needed, but no way would I trust this tire when deflated sitting on a sharp rock.

Just look at the tread!

Michelin LTX AT2

Nitto Terra Grapler

BFG All Terrain T/A

 

[MUDIMOND]

I'll just through this out there. This tire has been discussed in the past. Any company call call their tire an AT tire. If it passes certain tests, they can through the MS rating on as well...but the Michelin is not a true AT tire compared to "real" AT tires. It's a more aggressive highway tire, but in no way can be wheeled. Just look at the tread! It serves MOST people, especially with a stock LC200 as a true AT tire wouldn't even be needed, but no way would I trust this tire when deflated sitting on a sharp rock.

Just look at the tread!

Michelin LTX AT2

Nitto Terra Grapler

BFG All Terrain T/A

JBHorne,

I agree, well said, but I guess even stock LCs can benefit from "real" AT tires as I'm confident; if I have had appropriate tires on, there wouldn't be any issues.

BTW, you are correct on the softness too as they are all scratched up already, my next ones are going to be "real" ATs

MD.

 

[Mtnbike]

Anyone know how the mich. LTX hold up in the snow?

 

[SWUtah]

Anyone know how the mich. LTX hold up in the snow?

Good but not great. The newer Bridgestone Alenza's are better and also wear a little better. I've owned both on a 100 series and used both in the snow. Either of these will handle the job I would get the one that you can get the best price on. Look at them at tirerack.

 

[Mtnbike]

Good but not great. The newer Bridgestone Alenza's are better and also wear a little better. I've owned both on a 100 series and used both in the snow. Either of these will handle the job I would get the one that you can get the best price on. Look at them at tirerack.

I couldn't find the Bridgestons in 285/65-18. I would like to get the nitto terra grappler but I do more highway driving and will only be seeing te snow on the ski weekends.

 

[TXLX100]

It's tire time and I'm debating between the Michelin AT2 and the BFG all-terrain (old style if I can find). It's mostly a city vehicle, but I have some plans for light off roading and trip to Colorado this year or next. I like the Michelin ATs, but feel like I'll be worrying if I have enough tire off-road.

I've had the BFG on a different truck and think they will get the job done. How big of a step up in performance off-road is the BFG over the Michelin?

 

[SWUtah]

I went with the 275/70/18 BFG A/T KO's this summer on my 2005. Great tire, last forever. Got them from Discount tire in Georgetown. Great price and lifetime rotations. These are "E" rated tires so they are tough.

 

[TXLX100]

I went with the 275/70/18 BFG A/T KO's this summer on my 2005. Great tire, last forever. Got them from Discount tire in Georgetown. Great price and lifetime rotations. These are "E" rated tires so they are tough.

I ended up going with Toyo Open Country AT2. Haven't been off road yet, but looks like a capable tire.