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The LTX A/T2 is Michelin's On-/Off-Road All-Terrain light truck tire developed to meet the needs of today's recreational and commercial pickup, van and SUV drivers. It was designed to provide even wear, low noise and good fuel efficiency, even in demanding commercial applications while delivering the year-round traction and durability expected from rugged off-road tires without forsaking the on-road comfort and handling expected of a Michelin tire.
The LTX A/T2 features an advanced light truck tread rubber compound molded into an independent tread block tread design featuring Michelin Biting Edges (notched blocks in the tread pattern) that enhance traction on dirt, mud, gravel, wet grass and snow. Michelin's Advanced MaxTouch Construction results in a unique tire footprint shape that allows for long-lasting, even treadwear while their Comfort Control Technology uses computer-optimized design and precision manufacturing to reduce vibrations and road noise to deliver a comfortable ride. The tire's internal structure includes two steel belts (Load Range D and Load Range E sizes add a third steel belt) to enhance durability and tread puncture resistance.
El neumático LTX A/T2 de Michelin pertenece a la categoría: Dentro/Fuera De Carretera Todo Terreno para camiones ligeros y fue desarrollado para satisfacer las necesidades de conductores de vehículos recreativos, picops comerciales, furgonetas y utilitarios deportivos (SUV). El LTX A/T2 fue diseñado para proveer un desgaste parejo, ser silencioso y eficiente en el consumo de gasolina, inclusive en las arduas condiciones de trabajo de vehículos comerciales. Además, ofrece tracción durante todo el año y la durabilidad esperada de un neumático todoterreno, sin hacer concesiones con el confort y maniobrabilidad de un neumático de carretera, fabricado por Michelin.
El LTX A/T2 posee una mezcla de caucho avanzada para camiones ligeros moldeada en una banda de rodamiento con bloques independientes. La banda de rodamiento utiliza la tecnología Biting Edges (bloques con muescas o bordes) de Michelin, para mejorar la tracción sobre polvo, lodo, grava, hierva mojada y nieve. La construcción avanzada, “Advanced MaxTouch Construction” de Michelin, provee una forma al neumático que alarga la duración de la banda de rodamiento, ya que, el desgaste es más parejo. Un proceso de fabricación preciso y la tecnología Comfort Control (crea un diseño optimizado por computadora), se encargan de disminuir las vibraciones y el ruido, y así ofrecer, un andar más confortable.
La estructura interna incluye dos correas de acero (tamaños con Rango de Carga D y E, añaden una correa de acero) para mejorar la durabilidad y la resistencia a perforaciones.
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Size
Service Description
Load Range |
UTQG |
Max
Load |
Max.
Inflation
Press. |
Tread
Depth |
Tire
Weight |
Rim
Width
Range |
Meas.
Rim
Width |
Sect.
Width |
Tread
Width |
Overall
Diam. |
Revs
Per
Mile |
Country
of Origin* |
Load Index 108 = 2205lbs (1000kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
108S
XLMax Load = 2,183 lbs
Max psi = 50 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2183 lbs.
|
50 psi
|
14/32"
|
32 lbs.
|
6-8"
|
6.5"
|
9.3"
|
7.1"
|
28.9"
|
721
|
Country of Origin "CA" = CANADACA
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Load Index 109 = 2271lbs (1030kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
109R
CMax Load = 2,270 lbs
Max psi = 50 psi
|
Not required for
this tire.None
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2270 lbs.
|
50 psi
|
14/32"
|
43 lbs.
|
7-9"
|
8.5"
|
10.6"
|
NA
|
30.5"
|
682
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 115 = 2721lbs (1237kg) per tire
Load Index 112 = 2484lbs ( 1129kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
115/112R
EMax Load = 2,680 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
2680 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
39 lbs.
|
5.5-7"
|
6"
|
8.5"
|
6.6"
|
30.4"
|
684
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 115 = 2721lbs (1237kg) per tire
Load Index 112 = 2484lbs ( 1129kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
115/112R
EMax Load = 2,680 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
2680 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
40 lbs.
|
6-7"
|
6"
|
8.8"
|
6.8"
|
29.3"
|
710
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 104 = 1984lbs (900kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
104S
SLMax Load = 1,984 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
1984 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
33 lbs.
|
6-8"
|
7"
|
9.5"
|
6.7"
|
29"
|
718
|
Country of Origin "CA" = CANADACA
|
Load Index 120 = 3169lbs (1440kg) per tire
Load Index 116 = 2806lbs ( 1275kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
120/116R
EMax Load = 3,042 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3042 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
44 lbs.
|
6-7.5"
|
6.5"
|
9.3"
|
7.2"
|
31.7"
|
656
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
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Load Index 106 = 2094lbs (950kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
106S
SLMax Load = 2,094 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
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2094 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
36 lbs.
|
6.5-8"
|
7"
|
9.8"
|
7.6"
|
29.5"
|
704
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
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Load Index 120 = 3169lbs (1440kg) per tire
Load Index 116 = 2806lbs ( 1275kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
120/116R
EMax Load = 3,042 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3042 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
44 lbs.
|
6.5-8"
|
7"
|
9.8"
|
7.5"
|
30.5"
|
683
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 120 = 3169lbs (1440kg) per tire
Load Index 116 = 2806lbs ( 1275kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
120/116R
EMax Load = 3,042 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3042 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
44 lbs.
|
6.5-8"
|
7"
|
9.8"
|
7.5"
|
30.5"
|
683
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 109 = 2271lbs (1030kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
109S
SLMax Load = 2,271 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2271 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
37 lbs.
|
6.5-8"
|
7"
|
9.8"
|
7.4"
|
30.5"
|
683
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 111 = 2409lbs (1095kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
111S
SLMax Load = 2,403 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2403 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
41 lbs.
|
7-9"
|
8"
|
10.7"
|
NA
|
30.6"
|
679
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
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Load Index 123 = 3472lbs (1578kg) per tire
Load Index 120 = 3169lbs ( 1440kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
123/120R
EMax Load = 3,415 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3415 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
49 lbs.
|
7-8"
|
7.5"
|
10.5"
|
8.2"
|
31.7"
|
657
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
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Load Index 123 = 3472lbs (1578kg) per tire
Load Index 120 = 3169lbs ( 1440kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
123/120R
EMax Load = 3,415 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3415 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
49 lbs.
|
7-8"
|
7.5"
|
10.5"
|
8"
|
31.7"
|
657
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 126 = lbs (kg) per tire
Load Index 123 = 3472lbs ( 1578kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
126/123R
EMax Load = 3,750 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3750 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
54 lbs.
|
7.5-9"
|
8"
|
11.3"
|
8.7"
|
32.8"
|
634
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 104 = 1984lbs (900kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
104S
SLMax Load = 1,984 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 600
Traction: A
Temperature: B600 A B
|
1984 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
34 lbs.
|
6.5-8.5"
|
7"
|
9"
|
8.6"
|
29.1"
|
716
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 103 = 1929lbs (875kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
103S
SLMax Load = 1,929 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
1929 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
33 lbs.
|
6.5-8.5"
|
7"
|
9.5"
|
7.4"
|
29.1"
|
716
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 120 = 3169lbs (1440kg) per tire
Load Index 117 = 2892lbs ( 1315kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
120/117R
EMax Load = 3,085 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3085 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
14.5/32"
|
43 lbs.
|
6-7.5"
|
6.5"
|
9.3"
|
6.6"
|
31.8"
|
654
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 107 = 2149lbs (975kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
107S
SLMax Load = 2,149 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2149 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
35 lbs.
|
7-8.5"
|
7"
|
9.8"
|
7.5"
|
29.5"
|
704
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 108 = 2205lbs (1000kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
108S
SLMax Load = 2,205 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2205 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
37 lbs.
|
6.5-8"
|
7"
|
9.8"
|
7.6"
|
30.6"
|
681
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 121 = 3267lbs (1485kg) per tire
Load Index 118 = 2982lbs ( 1355kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
121/118R
EMax Load = 3,195 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3195 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
46 lbs.
|
6.5-7.5"
|
7"
|
9.8"
|
7.5"
|
31.5"
|
660
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 112 = 2484lbs (1129kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
112S
SLMax Load = 2,469 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: A500 A A
|
2469 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
38 lbs.
|
7.5-9.5"
|
8"
|
|
9.5"
|
|
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 110 = 2337lbs (1060kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
110S
SLMax Load = 2,337 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2337 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
41 lbs.
|
7.5-9.5"
|
8"
|
10.7"
|
NA
|
30.6"
|
681
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 113 = 2561lbs (1164kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
113S
SLMax Load = 2,535 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2535 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14.5/32"
|
43 lbs.
|
7-9"
|
8"
|
10.7"
|
8.1"
|
31.7"
|
657
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 121 = 3267lbs (1485kg) per tire
Load Index 118 = 2982lbs ( 1355kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
121/118R
EMax Load = 3,195 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3195 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
48 lbs.
|
7-8.5"
|
8"
|
10.7"
|
8.1"
|
31.7"
|
657
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 121 = 3267lbs (1485kg) per tire
Load Index 118 = 2982lbs ( 1355kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
121/118R
DMax Load = 3,195 lbs
Max psi = 65 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3195 lbs.
|
65 psi
|
17/32"
|
55 lbs.
|
7.5-9"
|
8.5"
|
11.5"
|
8.5"
|
32.8"
|
635
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 109 = 2271lbs (1030kg) per tire
Speed Rating “T” = 118mph (190kph)
109T
SLMax Load = 2,271 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2271 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
42 lbs.
|
7-9.5"
|
8"
|
10.7"
|
NA
|
30.5"
|
682
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 124 = 3580lbs (1627kg) per tire
Load Index 121 = 3267lbs ( 1485kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
124/121R
EMax Load = 3,525 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3525 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
14.5/32"
|
52 lbs.
|
7-9"
|
8"
|
10.2"
|
7.7"
|
32.7"
|
637
|
Country of Origin "CA" = CANADACA
, Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 123 = 3472lbs (1578kg) per tire
Load Index 120 = 3169lbs ( 1440kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
123/120R
EMax Load = 3,415 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3415 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
52 lbs.
|
7.5-9"
|
8"
|
11"
|
8.4"
|
32.1"
|
648
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 114 = 2640lbs (1200kg) per tire
Speed Rating “T” = 118mph (190kph)
114T
SLMax Load = 2,601 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2601 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
45 lbs.
|
7.5-9.5"
|
8"
|
10.9"
|
NA
|
32.1"
|
648
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 125 = 3690lbs (1677kg) per tire
Load Index 122 = 3368lbs ( 1531kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
125/122R
EMax Load = 3,640 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3640 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
14.5/32"
|
58 lbs.
|
7-8.5"
|
8"
|
11"
|
8"
|
33.2"
|
627
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 125 = 3690lbs (1677kg) per tire
Load Index 122 = 3368lbs ( 1531kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
125/122R
EMax Load = 3,640 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3640 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
14.5/32"
|
59 lbs.
|
7-8.5"
|
8"
|
11"
|
8"
|
33.2"
|
627
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 125 = 3690lbs (1677kg) per tire
Load Index 122 = 3368lbs ( 1531kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
125/122R
EMax Load = 3,640 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3640 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
55 lbs.
|
8-10"
|
8.5"
|
11.5"
|
8.7"
|
32.6"
|
639
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 114 = 2640lbs (1200kg) per tire
Speed Rating “S” = 112mph (180kph)
114S
SLMax Load = 2,601 lbs
Max psi = 44 psi
|
Treadwear: 500
Traction: A
Temperature: B500 A B
|
2601 lbs.
|
44 psi
|
14/32"
|
46 lbs.
|
7.5-9.5"
|
8"
|
10.9"
|
NA
|
33"
|
630
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 126 = lbs (kg) per tire
Load Index 123 = 3472lbs ( 1578kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
126/123R
EMax Load = 3,750 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3750 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
15.6/32"
|
61 lbs.
|
7.5-9.5"
|
8"
|
11"
|
9"
|
34.1"
|
610
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Load Index 122 = 3368lbs (1531kg) per tire
Load Index 119 = 3074lbs ( 1397kg) per tire
Speed Rating “R” = 106mph (170kph)
122/119R
EMax Load = 3,305 lbs
Max psi = 80 psi
Different Tread
|
Not required for
this tire.None
|
3305 lbs.
|
80 psi
|
17/32"
|
53 lbs.
|
8-10"
|
9"
|
11.7"
|
9.2"
|
32.4"
|
643
|
Country of Origin "US" = UNITED STATES OF AMERICAUS
|
Size
Service Description
Load Range |
UTQG |
Max
Load |
Max.
Inflation
Press. |
Tread
Depth |
Tire
Weight |
Rim
Width
Range |
Meas.
Rim
Width |
Sect.
Width |
Tread
Width |
Overall
Diam. |
Revs
Per
Mile |
Country
of Origin* |
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NOTES:
Specifications shown are as accurate as possible based on the information provided to us by the tire manufacturers. The dimensions reflect average values for tires measured on the specified measuring rim width. Individual tires may vary from data shown.
All tires are subject to continuous development. The tire manufacturers and Tire Rack reserve the right to change product specifications at any time without notice or obligation.
*Although regularly updated, the country of origin for any tire may vary from the country shown here. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for tires with a specific country of origin.
If you have a specific concern please email sales@tirerack.com.
Results based on 457 submissions of our online tire survey. |
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| Surveyed Averages |
2 |
98% |
7.9 |
8.7 |
8.8 |
8.5 |
9.1 |
8.5 |
8.5 |
8.1 |
7.7 |
8.7 |
8.6 |
8.7 |
10,360,378 |
| Color Key |
Superior (8.6-10) |
Fair (2.6-4.5) |
Excellent (6.6-8.5) |
Unacceptable (0-2.5) |
Good (4.6-6.5) |
Would You Buy This Tire Again?
Most said: "Probably" (Average of 7.9 out of 10)
How Did This Tire Rank In Its Category?
2 out of 19 tires (Score of 8.5 vs best tire in category score of 8.7)
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Numerical Average : 8.5 / 10
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Warranty for replacement tires purchased on or after 12/01/12
Warranty for replacement tires purchased between 03/01/11 and 11/30/12
Warranty for replacement tires purchased between 09/01/09 and 02/28/11
*Tire Rack's Tire Warranty Rating is an overall rating given to tire warranties after subjectively evaluating their value for the consumer. Warranties are rated on a scale of 0-5 with 5 being the highest. This rating combines all of the aspects of each tire's warranty where applicable, including: mileage/treadlife, materials and workmanship, balance and uniformity, replacement tire cost, warranty duration and any special manufacturer's warranties that apply. See official manufacturer's warranty brochure for specific details.
NOTE: New vehicle Original Equipment tire warranties often differ from those covering replacement tires. Consult your vehicle documents to confirm Original Equipment tire warranty coverage.
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