12PACK

Anyone running these? I'm getting my OEM Michelins replaced and want to goto a taller tire. I considered the BFG T/A's but I really don't need something that aggressive.

The A/T's come in 285/75/17, but only D rated. The tread looks like it will be better in what little snow we have, compared to the OEM Michelins. I considered going to 305's to keep the E rating, but with no towing, I think the D's will be OK.

Any opinions on these?

TIA.

12PACK

I just did a little digging and found out they just came out in June. No wonder there have been no responses.

" The LTX A/T2 tire incorporates several innovations and features including:

-- Off-Road Grip and Styling: With aggressive notched tread blocks and
biting edges, the Michelin(R) LTX(R) A/T2 tire digs into nearly any
surface for great off-road traction including dirt, mud, gravel, and
wet grass. Visual styling indicators call-out its gripping
capabilities including a four-row proportional tread, new sidewall and
aggressive outer blocks.
-- Comfort and Handling: While the Michelin LTX A/T2 tire excels in
providing the grip and durability expected from a rugged off-road tire,
it also delivers handling performance on the road. Through Michelin
Comfort Control Technology(TM) and precision manufacturing, the LTX
A/T2 tire is designed to greatly reduce vibrations and road noise for a
quiet ride.
-- Endurance and Durability: Michelin Advanced MaxTouch Construction(TM) technology creates a tire with the longest tread life in the light
truck/SUV tire class while a third steel belt helps to deliver the
durability to take on the toughest jobs."

Thanks to the Michelin thread on cracked sidewalls, I'm getting my OEM's replaced and the credit will pay for a good chunk of my next tires. I'm leaning towards these right now. Looks I could be the DTR guinea pig.

MikeyB

Do it and let us know how they work out.

MikeyB

Marine

Are there any pictures anywhere?

MikeyB

Here's some pics.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....el=LTX+A%2FT+2

MikeyB

Marine

Thanks! I appreciate it.

12PACK

Easy for you to say. You're not laying out the cash.

Here's this, too: http://www.michelinman.com/tires/light-truck/ltx-at2/

EDR

I had the LTX A/Ts on a Jeep GC a few years ago and they did a great job in the Colorado snow. I also liked the fact that the tires had a lot of the full depth sipping - great for winter traction. From what I remember, they also seemed to wear very well.

STate

Those new michelins look real nice, I thought about them as well. I decided against it due to the D load range. Toyo open country AT comes in that same size 285/75 /17 in load range E! I think that is my next tire. Let us know either way!!

Oh and everyone on this site seems to like toyos real well.

hawkster

Sears just ordered a set of these for me. I wanted something more aggressive. Stock size load range e, since I tow a large camper.

12PACK

Here's a pic of mine.

reds

12Pack,

With almost 115K on the BFG Rugged Terrains that came on my 2005 Dodge, I am looking to get some new running shoes. I have been looking at the AT2's but have not found much out on them like you other then the Michelin marketing stuff.

I see that you made the move and went with the new tires. How are they at handling in the snow? That seems to be my biggest concern right now. Up at my cabin we tend to get some decent snows (nothing too outrageous), but I do have a few grades to go up and down to get there.

I was wondering if you have any first impressions.

12PACK

We've had a few storms here and the AT/2's are much better than the stock Michelins, which were awful. I always had to use 4wd backing up my driveway, with an empty bed, if there was a little bit of snow on my driveway. Not now. I can feel the difference in the handling, too.

My only complaint is I have to put air in them more often as they're D's, not E's. Other than that, I'm very happy and glad I've went with them. I haven't had to use them in heavy snow yet as my neighborhood's always been plowed by the time I've left the house or come home.

They aren't cheap (I got them at a discount via the Michelin sidewall cracking issue) but I don't think any tires for our trucks are. They listed for ~ $239 per when I got mine in August. Don't forget to check Sears if you have one nearby as they often have sales.

Toto

I just put a pair on the back of my 2004 long box 2wd about a month ago.
I really like 'em.
Quiet, roll easy and good in snow.
As you know the stock Michellin A/S tires are useless in anything but dry pavement, especially in the back.
They do last forever though.
I put 'em on the back because I was tired of changing back and forth to snows.
These are a pretty decent tire.

wreedCTD

I have them on the dually. Good tire IMO.