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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

Ultra High Performance Winter Winter rated

Replaces the Michelin Latitude Alpin HP

The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is a winter tire with strong snow performance, low noise and favorable owner reports of comfort. Dry braking and rolling resistance are recurring weaknesses, while wet results vary between tests.

The quick answer

Owners say 93% from 6 owner reviews 100% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 5 independent tests · 1 wins Latest: P1 of 9 · 2018 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Snow Dry, Value Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated April 2025.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 68,000miles driven
  • 5professional tests
  • 19sizes available
Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

8.5/10

Better than 82% of winter tires

  • Medium Confidence
  • 2 tests
  • 6 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests2 tests · 2 publications · 2018 79% 88%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 93% 99% 12%
Combined 82% 8.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Held at 8.5: a tire needs 3 independent tests to score higher.

Category by category

How it compares with other winter tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 95% 30% 2
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 65% 23% 2
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice Not tested, counted as average 18% –
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 31% 17% 2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 9% 6% 2
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 60% 5% 2

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 94% 2
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 81% 2
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 43% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2018 2018 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 235/60 R18 P1 / 9
  2. 2018 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18 P7 / 10
  3. 2016 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18 P5 / 8 Placing only
  4. 2014 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 235/65 R17 P5 / 9 Placing only
  5. 2013 2013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test Off Road · 235/65 R17 P2 / 6 Placing only
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Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

5 Tests
1 Test Wins
4th Average
1st Best
7th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20132018

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2018 AZ SUV Winter Tire Test P1 of 9

Victory for the Michelin, very strong on snow and in the wet.

Strong: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Noise

YearTestResultAward
20182018 AZ SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 235/60 R18P1 / 9
20182018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/60 R18P7 / 10
20162016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18P5 / 8
20142014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 235/65 R17P5 / 9
20132013 Toroleo SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire TestOff Road · 235/65 R17P2 / 6

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range18 sizes available

215-275Width40-75Profile16-21Rim103-116 H-VLoad/Speed Index2012First On Market

EU LabelAcross 18 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/55 R20265/60 R18255/55 R19185/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 in the wet?
Across the 2 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 stops 2.5% shorter than premium rivals, 5.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 10.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 95/100, and owners rate it 9.8/10 in the wet from 6 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 in the dry?
Across the 2 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 stops 3.9% longer than premium rivals, 3% longer than mid-range rivals and 11.1% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 31/100, and owners rate it 8.3/10 in the dry from 6 reviews.
How good is the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 in the snow?
Across the 2 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 stops 1.6% shorter than premium rivals, 5.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 25.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 1 snow-traction test, it is 1.2% better than premium rivals, 7.6% better than mid-range rivals and 3.3% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 65/100, and owners rate it 9.5/10 in the snow from 6 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2?
Across the 2 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2's rolling resistance is 9.2% higher than premium rivals, 5% higher than mid-range rivals and 9.5% higher than budget rivals.
What do owners say about the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2?
Across 6 owner ratings the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 averages 93%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 9.8 out of 10 and Dry Grip lowest at 8.3. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 100% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 (6)
What is the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2?
Owners rate the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 9.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 9.5 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 20,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 again?
100% of owners say they would buy the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 83% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What does the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 replace?
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is the successor to the Michelin Latitude Alpin HP in Michelin's range.
What sizes does the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 come in?
The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is available in 19 sizes, ranging from 215-275/40-75 R16-21.
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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

Owners describe the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 as reassuring in winter conditions, with praise for snow traction, snow handling and ice grip. All six reviews are positive, averaging 93.5%, although the small sample limits how broadly that enthusiasm can be applied. Wet grip and ride comfort also receive favorable comments, with no recurring complaint in either area. Longer-use accounts are encouraging about wear, but individual mileage reports and projected replacement intervals do not establish a typical lifespan. One owner would like better grip in cold, dry conditions while still rating it positively, so that remains a qualification rather than a common weakness.

What owners mention most counted across 5 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 93%
  • Wet Grip 98%
  • Wear 95%
  • Snow Grip 95%
  • Handling 93%
  • Comfort 93%
  • Ice Grip 93%
  • Road Feedback 90%
  • Dry Grip 83%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 88%

“I've been using the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 on my 1997 Nissan Primera P11 for about 12 years and roughly 50,000 km. I drive with a light foot, mostly in everyday situations and the Autobahn, and live in Germany where...”

  • Nissan Primera
  • 30,000 miles
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All 6 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
88%
Member
I've been using the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 on my 1997 Nissan Primera P11 for about 12 years and roughly 50,000 km. I drive with a light foot, mostly in everyday situations and the Autobahn, and live in Germany where winters can range from dry and wet to snowy and icy. Throughout all that, the tires have always felt safe and reliable. They handled well in snow and slush, never slipped unexpectedly in the wet, and stayed comfortable and quiet on dry roads. Even now, they still have enough tread for another two or three winters, but I'm replacing them purely due to age. Overall, they've been incredibly dependable, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 948
96%
Member
Excelent tire for all kind of situations. Highly recommended! I live hi up in mountains and the roads are full of snow and ice all winter season. The ride is always comfortable, safe and fun with this kind of tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 880
84%
Member
I have been using these tires for a couple of winters on my 3.0 lt Amarok. Typical Michelins… very correct tires with low wear rate. I ve been doing tire development in the past and rallied internationally for 35 years. I have competed in 30 winter rallies. Tires are always a compromise. These could possibly be a little better on dry cold conditions ( they are good but could be even better), they are excellent on the wet and they are working very well on winter conditions ( snow, ice, mixed etc ) You don’t get any unpleasant surprises and they wear out fine as a winter tire. All winter tires get noticeably less grippy the second winter and deteriorate the third one.The compound gets harder every summer left on the store. The LA2 is a very good and honest tire for Central and Southern European ( alpine ) climates. I just ordered one set as I heard the model will probably change in the near future.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 914

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Great Winter tire in all.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 950
96%
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  • 225/45 R17
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Fitted on a 4x4 Range Rover evoque, a 2wd Renault megane and a 4x4 Ford ranger and a 2wd Ford transit, - living in the mountains (pyranees) regular drives up and down long climbs with 10%+ inclines, tight hairpin turns etc. The best snow tires on the market, faultless.

The purpose of a winter tire is maximum grip/saftey in adverse condtions, get to a destination safely, in snowy, slushy, icey conditons - all tires are capable enough in generally wet or dry roads.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 845
97%
Member
Excellent tires Looks like I will get 30,000 miles from a set
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 747
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