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The Premier LTX is Michelin's Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season light truck tire developed for the drivers of crossovers, sport utility vehicles, light-duty vans and pickup trucks looking for tires that deliver category-leading wet grip when new and when worn. And even when worn, Premier LTX tires are designed to stop shorter on wet roads than leading competitors' brand-new tires, as well as provide all-season traction on wintry roads, even in light snow.

The Premier LTX is a Michelin Total Performance tire that utilizes innovative technologies to bring multiple performances together. Combining stopping power, driving control, promised weather appropriateness and enhanced fuel efficiency, Michelin Total Performance tires reduce the influence of traditional trade-offs normally associated with tires. Michelin Total Performance is a promise of Michelin tire excellence.

Premier LTX tires use an extreme silica and sunflower oil enhanced tread compound to increase traction in wet and cold temperatures. This compound is molded into a light-truck-size-tuned symmetric tread design featuring a continuous center rib flanked by notched intermediate ribs and linked shoulder blocks to combine straight-line tracking with responsive dry-road handling. Michelin EverGrip Technology adds Expanding Rain Grooves around the tire's circumference and Emerging Grooves across its shoulders. As the tire wears, the Expanding Rain Grooves widen while Emerging Grooves open up across each shoulder block to help retain more traction in wet and wintry conditions.

Premier LTX tires marked "DT" feature an updated compound and additional molded tread depth to help improve wear life. These tires are identified in search results and on the Specs page, and "DT" is branded on the sidewall of the tire.

The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wrapped polyamide cord on top of a polyester casing ply to blend handling and durability with ride uniformity and comfort.

*Specific sizes utilizing Michelin Total Performance eco-focused manufacturing methods are identified as such on the Sizes tab, as well as on the tire's Specs tab.

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Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season: Evolution Improves the Breed(04:23)

Today's CUVs and SUVs - no longer pickup trucks with boxy bodywork, they are evolving. The newest Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tires are designed to be a perfect match for what has become our daily driver.

With their refined, sophisticated designs and technology, and the ability to provide traction in all seasons, has evolution brought improvements to these tires, too?

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Tire Category: Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season

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Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Michelin Premier LTX
Good
84%
18M
5.3 - Fair
8.6 - Excellent
8.6 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.7 Wet Traction
8.9 - Excellent
8.8 Corner Stability
9.1 Dry Traction
8.8 Steering Response
7.1 - Good
7.8 Light Snow Traction
6.9 Deep Snow Traction
6.5 Ice Traction
8.6 - Excellent
8.7 Ride Quality
8.5 Noise
5.3 - Fair

Michelin Premier LTX Reviews

Customers think the Michelin Premier LTX delivers a smooth, quiet ride with standout comfort scores (8-10), making it a strong choice for daily driving. Dry and wet traction earn consistent praise (8-10), with excellent hydroplaning resistance and confident handling in rain. Winter traction is generally reliable in snow (7-10), though ice performance shows more variability (3-9). Treadwear receives mixed feedback, with some drivers reporting impressive longevity (8-10) while others note premature wear (1-5), suggesting durability may depend on driving habits or conditions. Overall, it's well-regarded as a capable all-season tire for crossovers and SUVs, balancing comfort and wet/dry performance despite occasional treadlife concerns.

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758 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 703 positive
  • 55 negative

Most customers rate wet traction 9s and 10s, highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. Scores 7-8 still reflect reliable wet performance for all-season driving.

December 19, 2025
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...Consumer Reports said it best - In the wet, these are the SUV tires that all others will be compared with. I 100% agree. Incredible grip in rain and snow...

Ford Escape 2.0L Titanium SUV - These are the best tires I have ever purchased. These should have come standard with the vehicle from the dealer. Consumer Reports said it best - In the wet, these are the SUV tires that all others will be compared with. I 100% agree. Incredible grip in rain and snow. Quiet in the dry on the highway.

Vehicle: 2013 Ford Escape 4WD Titanium
Miles Driven on Tires: 30,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BRIER, WA
Driving Style: Average

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December 04, 2022
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...Wet handling is where this tire shines. Despite the wet wintertime conditions in the Pacific Northwest, these tires have gripped well and never allowed me to be surprised when hitting standing water...

Exceeds my expectations of what a low-profile tire can do. Dry handling is satisfactory for vehicle type. Maintain the pressure at the manufacturer's recommendation and the ride comfort is what I expect. However, as little as 5psi can make a big difference. Wet handling is where this tire shines. Despite the wet wintertime conditions in the Pacific Northwest, these tires have gripped well and never allowed me to be surprised when hitting standing water. Off-road traction constantly impresses me for a street-oriented tire. I've exposed these tires to sharp rocks, dry hard-packed clay, moderately deep mud, and light sandy conditions. In fact, I cracked a rim during an exceptionality rough off-road excursion. Despite having to replace the rim, I had the same tire remounted and continue on it a year later. Point is, I've required more of these tires than I think they're designed for and they haven't disappointed. At 36K, treadwear appears to be on par with the expected tire life. I plan to purchase these tires again.

Vehicle: 2014 Ford F150 4WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 36,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: BANDON, OR
Driving Style: Average

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April 18, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...It feels stable in rainy conditions.

This is the best tire I've ever had on my Econoline. Although I don't drive the van much anymore, the ride is smooth and quiet. It feels stable in rainy conditions.

Vehicle: 1998 Ford Econoline Van E150
Miles Driven on Tires: 200
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FALLS CHURCH, VA
Driving Style: Easy Going

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467 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 376 positive
  • 91 negative

Most customers rate winter traction highly, with scores often 8-10 for snow and ice. Many highlight confident grip in light snow, though some note variability in deeper conditions. Strong all-season performance overall.

April 03, 2020
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

I am 66 years old and was not afraid driving in the snow, I felt safer than ever driving in bad weather the car held the road well...

I was driving in all kinds of weather conditions the first two years living in Mn. Now live in Florida and drove the car towing a trailer all the way. I'm impressed on how well these tires performed. I am 66 years old and was not afraid driving in the snow, I felt safer than ever driving in bad weather the car held the road well. I am going to have to replace them soon and hope I can find them with the COVID-19 restrictions.

Vehicle: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LT
Miles Driven on Tires: 27,396
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CLERMONT, FL
Driving Style: Average

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782 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 750 positive
  • 32 negative

Customers consistently rate dry traction highly, with most scores 9-10. The Premier LTX delivers excellent grip and responsive handling in dry conditions, performing superbly as an all-season tire for crossovers and SUVs.

March 26, 2022
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...The dry traction, handling, grip, braking, cornering, and ride really don't leave anything to be desired. I'll take a slight harshness to have handling this fantastic...

I live in FL where it down pours all the time. I bought these tires with hopes that the light rear end of my truck will still have wet traction when the tires are worn. To my surprise, these are the best all-around tires that I have ever owned. The dry traction, handling, grip, braking, cornering, and ride really don't leave anything to be desired. I'll take a slight harshness to have handling this fantastic. The wet grip, especially on worn tires at the end of their life, is outstanding. My rear tires aren't braking loose. I haven't had a problem hydroplaning or pulling to one side in the rain. I also have never worried about being able to brake hard. These are all around a fantastic tire. They don't excel in just one area, they excel in every single area except maybe ride comfort, but I'll leave a tiny bit of comfort for safety in all conditions. They wear evenly, do not ever get noisy, and they last the amount of time I expect on my truck, which is how long any other tire lasts on my trucks, which is about 25,000 miles.

Vehicle: 2016 Ford F150 2WD SuperCrew
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MELBOURNE, FL
Driving Style: Spirited

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July 13, 2023
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...The new Michelin's ride smoothly, handle well and I feel keep my SQ5 driving experience like the Audi engineers intended...

My SQ5 came with the "AO" spec tire made by Continental from the factory, I use the OEM tire/rim set up for ~3 seasons and switch over to a dedicated winter tire/rim set up so my focus when looking at these Michelin tires was to get another "AO" spec tire for this car. The new Michelin's ride smoothly, handle well and I feel keep my SQ5 driving experience like the Audi engineers intended.
Yes, these tires are not low cost compared to other options but why am I going to be frugal when it comes to tires for a vehicle I paid this much money for? When you buy a European designed sports SUV you should realize the cost of maintenance replacement items will be expensive and I understand that.
These new Michelin's have meet my expectations and I would not hesitate buying another set when these have completed their service.

Vehicle: 2018 Audi SQ5
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ROCHESTER, NY
Driving Style: Spirited

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July 10, 2023
4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...Compared to stock 19" Avid GT handling is better and more sure footed in wet conditions...

Great tires. I have oversized wheels and slightly larger tires, so hoping to get decent treadlife.
MPG star. Probably the best mpg of any tire in the all season class.
Compared to stock 19” Avid GT handling is better and more sure footed in wet conditions.
Then upgraded to 20” wheels with Firestone Firehawk, which was a huge jump in sporty handling at the cost of 8% mileage hit.
Premier LTX gave a 10% jump in mpg. Worth a tradeoff to me.
Also excellent noise characteristics. If you are a normal or easygoing driver, these tires are hard to beat in terms of daily use at the exception of decreased tread life compared to the 90k mile champs. But those have a slightly harsher ride due to harder rubber.

Vehicle: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: ELK GROVE, CA
Driving Style: Easy Going

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792 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 715 positive
  • 77 negative

Most customers rate comfort as excellent, with scores predominantly 9s and 10s for smooth ride and quietness, making it a top choice for crossover/SUV drivers seeking refined all-season performance.

July 06, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

The tires ride very nice and are much quieter than our last set of a different brand.

The Tire Rack experience was excellent. The tires ride very nice and are much quieter than our last set of a different brand.

Vehicle: 2015 Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Premium Plus
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: IDAHO SPRINGS, CO
Driving Style: Average

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June 08, 2024
(Verified Purchase)
5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...long lasting but with a great ride and quiet

excellent tires..long lasting but with a great ride and quiet

Vehicle: 2012 Ford Escape 2wd Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,100
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: LEHIGH ACRES, FL
Driving Style: Average

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688 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 269 positive
  • 419 negative

Treadwear shows mixed results with many scoring 9-10, but a concerning number of 0-5 ratings. Multiple customers report premature wear, needing replacement early, and dissatisfaction with tread life despite the tire's all-season design. Some noted rapid wear-down to the bars, falling short of expected mileage.

November 24, 2024
3.1 out of 5 Star Rating
3.1 out of 5

Horrible tread wear. 25000 miles with alignment and rotation at Lexus dealer every 5k miles and car wouldn't pass inspection with tread wear at 2/32...

Horrible tread wear. 25000 miles with alignment and rotation at Lexus dealer every 5k miles and car wouldn’t pass inspection with tread wear at 2/32. I’ll never purchase another Michelin product. Overpriced and keep in mind these are rated for 60k. Unacceptable.

Vehicle: 2016 Lexus Rx350
Miles Driven on Tires: 25,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: AMSTERDAM, NY
Driving Style: Average

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December 18, 2024
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4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...Horrible tread wear. 33,000 miles with 1 alignment and standard maintenance/rotation every 5-6k miles. Tires were past their wear bars when they were changed...

Not at all what I expected from a Michelin. Horrible tread wear. 33,000 miles with 1 alignment and standard maintenance/rotation every 5-6k miles. Tires were past their wear bars when they were changed. This was the second LTX set on the vehicle with the first set (estimated since it was leased) that we determined the tires must have been replaced shortly before/after coming off lease which was 36K. At around 75K we replaced the tires with the same LTX since we were going on a family cross-country trip and needed tires immediately. Now 2.5 years later we're replacing them again. When inspection was done 1K miles ago, the tread wear was at 2/32. Now it's winter here. I’ll never purchase another Michelin product. Overpriced for what you get. Many other brands out there with better overall performance. And these are rated for 60K??? Completely Unacceptable.

Vehicle: 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD Platinum
Miles Driven on Tires: 33,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MINERAL POINT, WI
Driving Style: Average

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December 13, 2023
N/A out of 5 Star Rating
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Worst Michelin tires I have had in over 60 years of using this brand... Ford dealer service reported that tread depth indicated tires need to be replaced, after only 4 years and 7 days with 22,047 miles on them. The car and tires had been serviced very regulary...

Worst Michelin tires I have had in over 60 years of using this brand. Were on wife's car used mostly in city driving. Ford dealer service reported that tread depth indicated tires need to be replaced, after only 4 years and 7 days with 22,047 miles on them. The car and tires had been serviced very regulary. The 5 year and 60,000 mile warrenty is useless as the original installer (costco) stated that I had to provide paper proof that the tires had been rotated and balanced every 5000 miles, and then only one tire would qualify for rebate as the others were 3 were 1 mm more than the minimum.
Good bye Michelin tires. $1,000 for tires that last for only 22,000 miles is unacceptable.

Vehicle: 2015 Ford Edge FWD Titanium
Miles Driven on Tires: 22,047
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: SAN DIEGO, CA
Driving Style: Easy Going

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A Closer Look: Michelin Premier LTX(00:51)

When it comes to category-leading wet grip when new and when worn, the Michelin Premier LTX is the tire. Drivers of crossovers, SUVs, light-duty vans and pickups will appreciate the innovative technologies, including Expanding Rain Grooves, that are built into this all-season tire. We'll show you the details here.

Testing Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tires: Evolution Improves the Breed - Winter Update(03:02)

Today's CUVs and SUVs - no longer pickup trucks with boxy bodywork, they are evolving. The newest Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tires are designed to be a perfect match for what has become our daily driver.

With their refined, sophisticated designs and technology, and the ability to provide traction in all seasons (including in winter), has evolution brought improvements to these tires, too?



View Road Manners & Dry/Wet Track Results Video

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Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season: Evolution Improves the Breed(04:23)

Today's CUVs and SUVs - no longer pickup trucks with boxy bodywork, they are evolving. The newest Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season tires are designed to be a perfect match for what has become our daily driver.

With their refined, sophisticated designs and technology, and the ability to provide traction in all seasons, has evolution brought improvements to these tires, too?

View Snow Traction/Handling Results Video

Read the Full Test Report

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