Michelin latitude cross tires. Michelin tires
Michelin is a French tire manufacturer whose top priorities are quality, reliability, safety and comfort. The company produces winter and summer tires various price categories... The Michelin tire range can be found as budget models for mid-range vehicles and flagship products for luxury sports cars and premium luxury coupes.
Brief information about the company
Michelin is one of the leading suppliers of automobile, motorcycle and bicycle tires, also under this brand rubber for special equipment, industrial and agricultural machines is produced. The corporation currently owns subsidiaries Kormoran, Taurus, Uniroyal and BFGoodrich. Every year the company expands its range of products and announces new developments on the tire market.
The history of the brand begins in 1830, when a small company was founded in the city of Clermont-Ferrand (France) for the production of various types of rubber products. There is also the headquarters of the Michelin brand to this day.
In the early stages of its activities in the tire industry, the company specialized in the production of bicycle tires. Soon, with the spread of automobiles, the enterprise was redesigned to produce tires. Tires of this brand are in consistently high demand to this day, which is confirmed by many positive feedback car owners and colossal sales of Michelin products.
Patented technology
The engineers of the French company Michelin are actively working to improve the technology for the manufacture of tires. To improve the quality, durability and traction-adhesion properties of the manufactured tires, the company has introduced the following technological solutions into the production cycle:
- BAZ Technology. Michelin tires use a unique tread design. In the internal structure of tires, in which this technology is implemented, there are nylon fibers intertwined in a special way. This reduces the risk of tire warping when driving at high speeds.
- EverGrip Technology. The use of this technology allows you to maintain optimal traction and coupling characteristics of wheels, regardless of their degree of wear. As they wear out, the tread blocks change their structure, so the tire performance remains at a high level.
- Zero Pressure Technology. Tires using ZP technology have reinforced sidewalls. In the event of a puncture and a complete loss of internal pressure, the tires retain the required profile height, thereby eliminating the likelihood of loss of control and damage to the rims.
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All products are certified according to international ISO standards and are manufactured in strict observance of environmental standards.
Synonyms: Michlen tires, Mishlen, Mishelen, Mishelin, Michelin tires, Michelin tires, Michelin tires, Mechlin, Meshelin
Michelin Latitude Tour HP - premium summer tire with symmetrical pattern tread for crossovers and SUVs.
Country of origin: France, Hungary, Poland, Spain, Italy, Thailand, Canada, USA,
Michelin Latitude Tour HP test from the Russian "Behind the wheel", conducted in 2016
In 2016, experts from the Russian publication Za Rulem conducted a test summer tires Michelin Latitude Tour HP in the size 235/65 R17 and compared it with seven similar mid-range and premium tires.
Test results
In the Michelin Latitude Tour test, HP ranked sixth overall with expert judgment"Okay". The tire performed poorly in all disciplines and performed well only in fuel efficiency tests.
| Discipline | Place | A comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking on dry, smooth asphalt | 7 | The braking distance is 6.3 meters longer than the leader of the test. | |
| Braking on dry rough asphalt | 7 | The braking distance is 3.8 meters longer than the leader of the test. | |
| Transfer on dry asphalt | 6 | The average speed of the maneuver is 2.5 km / h less than that of the test leader. | |
| 7 | The braking distance is 13.1 meters longer than the leader of the test. | ||
| Braking on wet asphalt with medium grip | 7 | The braking distance is 3.9 meters longer than the leader of the test. | |
| Transfer on dry asphalt | 8 | The average speed of the maneuver is 5.8 km / h less than that of the test leader. | |
| Resistant to longitudinal aquaplaning | 8 | The speed of "ascent" of the car occurs at a speed of 5.4 km / h less than that of the leader of the test. | |
 | Economy at 60 km / h | 1 | Best result. |
| Economy at 90 km / h | 1-2 | Best result. |
Review of the experts who conducted the test:
On a wet track worst speed rearrangement and poor resistance to aquaplaning. Good on dry asphalt directional stability, in general, stable handling, but road grip is not very high. The tire is economical and very comfortable to ride.
★★★★★ great model
Advantages:
Rav-4. Mileage on rubber is about 180 thousand km in half with the Hakki winter kit. Erased to zero. 80% asphalt, but far from ideal in the beginning. Now the roads are of better quality. Not a single problem on the road with punctures. They lowered it in the garage during the night or stuck out until I saw the hat. I lost one cylinder, wiping it from the inside on the fly with a piece of dried clay - it is my own fault - I somehow contrived. Jumping to / from the curb - excellent mark. Very soft. Plus - exceptional suspension comfort and health. Have no direction.
Flaws:
Minuses of softness - slightly noticeable lateral vibrations, tore pieces up to 1 sq. Cm from the outer sidewall. On new cylinders, a significant ejection of small stones into the rear neighbors along the stream. But almost nothing gets stuck in the tread. On ice with abei it sticks and brakes, but does not turn without a neat tightness (four-wheel drive, width 235mm); in case of a breakdown without skills - loss of control. So on ice - don't risk it. Although on all-wheel drive confidently climbed straight up the bridge as the others crawled down into the white autumn morning of the sudden first day of the tinsmith.
A comment:
For the central autobahns, of course, you can pick up more optimal shoes. But for the typical asphalt of the province, trips to nature without extreme - the ideal rubber. There were made in France. For 7 seasons, the price has not changed - it means that ours are already stamped.
★★★★★ great model Experience of use: Several weeks
Advantages:
I bought road tires to replace the standard nexen, what I want to say is that it is controlled perfectly, soft, tenacious, well pits and recumbent, I did not notice much noise, the silence, like with a highway, took ave. To France, I like everything, there are no questions yet, from - due to the asymmetry of the pattern, many parquets have a hum here, I don’t know, there is no hum, there is no noise, it looks like the customized reviews of competitors, there are no unpleasant vibrations with the windows open, do not believe delirium, perhaps this is the Polish version of the noise) up to 120 accelerated. Very comfortable on the highway, they look super)
★★★★★ great model Experience of use: Several years
Advantages:
Good mud properties, durability (drove a little more than 130,000 km), handling (even with the harshest braking, it does not whistle, but slows down)
Flaws:
Not too noisy.
★★★★★ great model Experience of use: Several years
Advantages:
Excellent braking performance. Reasonably resistant to aquaplaning. All-season *
Flaws:
It is buzzing. Expensive.
A comment:
Stands on the captive. Skated 65+ because I have been using it for 3 years, for the last 2 years I have been riding it all year round (I live in Ossetia, in winter until -10). I shoot only to balance. Wear resistance is good, until the end of the year and +20 t.km. will definitely pass. Rows / brakes well in the snow. On ice - predictable. It clogs instantly on wet ground, not for dirt. Self-cleaning quickly on solid ground. There were no punctures / cuts / hernias. Buzzing on the "coarse" asphalt, the regular summer hankuk was noticeably quieter. My size 235/65/17 is made in France.
★★★★★ great model Experience of use: Several years
Dignity
Excellent flotation and durability of the tire. Forgot about hernias and cuts. Primer and stones are her element. No slippage on steep grasses. You can butt curbs and not sweat about holes in the asphalt. There are protective stripes on the sidewalls.
Flaws
Unreal noise on coarse and rocky asphalt. When driving on asphalt roads, the noise is very tiring. I rest at traffic lights and then again, like on an airplane.
A comment
A tire for those who live on dirt roads. And for urban crossovers, I would recommend looking elsewhere.
Dmitriy
Dignity
1.Wear resistance! Departure on it for more than 120 thousand km. in 4 years. (The tread depth is now 4-3mm) Set it up, it is well balanced. 2.Excellent tire grip on wet and dry roads, even on this mileage. I never got close to the slip limit, the car would sooner fall on its side than the rubber would slip. 3. Excellent directional stability up to a tire run of about 90 thousand km. Then I began to repeat a little with the steering wheel large irregularities, I have to steer (sometimes), of course I will change - the mileage takes its toll. 4.On clay, mud it goes well (on washed-out rain country road), but still “drags” (I don’t go off-road, but I thought that such a slightly “toothy” rubber should not slip). 5. Very durable: branches, sharp stones, debris, curbs, small screws, the sole of the tire is absolutely useless. The sidewall is also strong, I never worried about it, but when it gets into deep holes, it crumples and dampens the blow. Often I thought "just a breakthrough", but the suspension felt almost nothing, like the rubber.
Flaws
1. First of all, it is a "helicopter" drone like winter tires at speeds from about 70 km / h. As the tread height decreased, the rumble went away, but the steering wheel stiffness and the rigidity of passing through small irregularities appeared. 2.As the air temperature rises, the rubber becomes softer and during turns and tight bends, the car heels and squeals heavily, although the speed is tiny. The behavior is somewhat similar to non-studded winter tires. 3.There is a lot of lurch in relation to other tires. 4. One of the most expensive on the market. 5. Not exactly a flaw, but someone wrote that this is an all-season tire because it says M + S (mud + snow). Maybe she rides in the snow, but in the cold she dubs and even glides on a light snow like on ice (checked).
A comment
I bought tires for trips to the construction of a country house in order to have a chance not to get stuck in the clay, but for the most part it was not possible to evaluate all the off-road capabilities of the tire. But he drove over all kinds of rubbish, stones and other things - he goes as if he does not notice all this, goes along the ASG like on asphalt. The tire is precisely designed with a slope for rough roads and light off-road conditions. Possibly good for mono-drive crossovers to improve off-road capability or SUVs for improved comfort. But if you have to drive around the city and / or a good track, then other tires will give you much more comfort in terms of both handling and acoustic comfort.
Vladimir Logachev
Dignity
Good road holding under various conditions.
Flaws
The protector is often clogged with stones - hence the extraneous noise.
Oleg
Dignity
Skated such 4 years, one puncture. 115000 km of run !!! True, only a city with almost perfect roads.
Flaws
Pebbles are shooting.
Vladislav
Dignity
gorgeous rubber, the best you can find with a medium tread (not AT). a city-track-dirt-primer is suitable. Particularly striking is the silence, smooth running (swallows small pits) and wear-resistant
Flaws
yes, in principle, no. Well, except that stones are hammered into the tread and the price is too high (but everything is relative)
Flaws:
- makes noise
Detailed specifications
Seasonality summer Spikes no Purpose for SUV RunFlat technology no
General characteristics
Appointment for SUV Seasonality summer Diameter 15/16/17/18 Profile width 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 Profile height 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85Functions and features
Spikes no RunFlat technology no Index maximum speed H (up to 210 km / h) / S (up to 180 km / h) / T (up to 190 km / h) Load index 92 ... 120 630 ... 1400 kg Chamber no Diagonal noVideo reviews and tests
Summer Michelin tires Latitude Cross allows a city dweller to calmly go out of town, visit his relatives in the village. Not for the most aggressive roads, but for out-of-town trips, in 35% of cases, this tire will come in handy. If at the same time 65% of the time the car will run on smooth asphalt, then the rubber will cope with the task. These tires are comfortable for city driving, although they are also designed for relatively rough terrain.
Good grip properties of the tire on light off-road, thanks to the use of the MUD Catcher technology in the manufacture.
The Michelin Latitude Cross summer tire is characterized by high wear resistance due to the use of the new Terrain-proof compound.
Strong carcass, aggressive tread pattern
The two-layer tire carcass provides reliable durability for aggressive parking on urban trails, protects the tread and sidewalls on choppy dirt roads.
The sturdy frame allows it to withstand heavy loads. The company's engineers have achieved this by using new modern materials. The frame turned out to be strong and flexible at the same time. This allows the car to quickly and accurately respond to steering movements in different situations.
This summer tire is specially designed for SUVs and SUVs. In addition to confident off-road control, the jeep driver gets comfortable, quiet driving around the city.
Aggressive tread pattern, a large number of sipes, wavy cuts, triangular grooves, deep cuts clearly demonstrate the ability of the Michelin Latitude Cross product to overcome off-road conditions.
The pattern and arrangement of the lamellas resembles the winter version of rubber, with a large number of multidirectional blocks. Technology borrowed from earthmoving technology. The deep, pronounced, asymmetrical terrain allows tires to cope with loose ditches, soggy soil, roads with uneven surfaces, providing good grip.
The curved shape of the tread blocks reduces the noise level and allows it to self-clean.
A wide network of diagonally located fluid evacuation channels allows you to effectively combat aquaplaning.
Pronounced lug elements, optimally located in the shoulder zones, perform well in off-road conditions, enhancing grip.
Unique rubber compound
The review should be supplemented with a report on the special composition of the Terrain proof compound. This rubber is designed for large equipment, resistant to various damages.
The added elements improve high-speed traction and durability. The secret of the composition lies in a stronger bond of molecules, this increases the coefficient of protection against mechanical damage, wear resistance. Improves grip characteristics.
If you decide to install these particular tires, really assess their capabilities. This rubber copes with forest paths and handles well on city highways. But for the most severe off-road terrain, special tires designed for dirt and slush, from the so-called "mud" line.
Reviews of motorists
Svetlana:
In my opinion, the main advantage of the Michelin Latitude Cross is real comfort while driving on rough terrain, on broken asphalt, with bumps, pits and potholes. It swallows irregularities, holds the road well, handles well, listens to the steering wheel at speed, bad road surface. Excellent tires.
Michael:
I have front wheel drive crossover... I moved to Michelin Latitude Cross in the summer and decided to go for a ride in the mountains. The tire makes noise while driving. But the sound resembles the noise of the wind and does not interfere with listening to music, which suits me very much. It does not dubble in the cold. The rubber is soft.
Aleksandr Vladimirovich:
Controllability for 5+, at acceleration up to 150, it confidently obeys the steering wheel. Keeps course well on dry asphalt. Braking at height, stands rooted to the spot. The disadvantages include a strong reaction to pressure changes. On wet asphalt the mileage is even better than on dry. Great for federal highways and gravel. If the suspension is soft, take it.
