Michelin LTX M/S Trail ST

The all-season tire for SUVs Michelin LTX M/S Trail ST stands out from other models in this line with a fairly specific set of operational properties. The manufacturer positions this model as a tire designed for operation on asphalt roads and solid dirt surfaces. In such conditions, it demonstrates reliability of handling, acoustic comfort, strength and long service life.

The tire is distinguished by the use of the second-generation RallyForce compound in the manufacture of its tread, the composition of which was largely borrowed from rally racing tires. The rubber mixture is characterized by increased resistance to abrasive wear, the formation of cracks and chips under the influence of extreme loads, which significantly increases the service life of the tread. It is worth noting the optimized arrangement of the tread pattern elements and its profile, which significantly increase the contact area with the road surface, thereby reducing wear. Another important feature is the presence in the pattern of hundreds of lamellas with variable cutting depth. These miniature elements improve braking properties on wet asphalt roads. The "three-dimensional" profile of their vertical walls, providing higher resistance of blocks to deformation, improves traction and handling on dry pavement. Despite the presence of a sufficient number of individual elements in the tread, the tire generates little noise and vibration. To a large extent, this is ensured by the Duo-Harmony Blocks technology, the essence of which is the use of blocks of two different, but certain, shapes in the central part. As a result, the noise generated by these elements spreads over a wider spectrum, increasing acoustic comfort both inside and outside the vehicle.

Main features of Michelin LTX M/S Trail ST:
- The RallyForce 2nd generation rubber compound increases the tread's resistance to wear, chipping and cracking when operating on dirt roads;
- 3D lamellas with variable cutting depth provide high braking properties on wet surfaces;
- The Duo-Harmony Blocks technology increases acoustic comfort by generating block noise in a wider spectral range;
- The sidewalls reinforced with additional polyester cord reduce the risk of tire damage when driving off-road