Michelin LTX Trail Review — Michelin’s All-Terrain for NZ Lifestyle 4x4s
Overall Rating: 8.8 / 10
Category: All-Terrain Light Truck / SUV
Price in NZ: From $553 per tyre
Best for: Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GX, RAM 1500, Ford Everest — premium lifestyle 4x4s
Available sizes: 17″ – 22″ rims
Quick Verdict
The Michelin LTX Trail is Michelin’s foray into the all-terrain segment — a category the brand has historically been underrepresented in compared to Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Hankook. The LTX Trail brings Michelin’s compound technology to an all-terrain design, delivering the brand’s trademark wet grip and tread life credentials in an off-road-capable package. For premium 4×4 and truck owners — Land Cruiser 200, Lexus GX, RAM 1500, Ford Everest — who want Michelin quality with genuine all-terrain capability and the best wet performance in the AT segment, the LTX Trail is the choice.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain Light Truck / SUV |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | A (highest) |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | C |
| Speed Ratings | H (210), T (190) km/h |
| Available Rim Sizes | 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″, 21″, 22″ |
| NZ Price Range | $553 – $950 (varies by size) |
| Key Technology | EverGrip compound (all-terrain adaptation) |
Performance Profile
Wet safety — The Key Differentiator: EU Label A wet grip in an all-terrain tyre is exceptionally rare. Most AT tyres rate B or lower — the LTX Trail’s A-rating means it stops shorter in rain than virtually every other AT tyre available in NZ. For Land Cruiser and Lexus GX owners who spend time on wet South Island roads and access tracks in rain, this wet safety advantage over AT competitors is meaningful.
Off-road capability: Solid all-terrain performance — more capable than a highway terrain tyre, appropriate for gravel roads, farm tracks, and light off-road use. Not the most aggressive AT available — the Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 and Hankook Dynapro AT2 are more off-road capable on demanding terrain.
Tread life: Above average for an AT tyre — Michelin’s compound longevity advantage applies here as it does across the LTX family.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Premium NZ 4×4 Owners: Excellent. Land Cruiser 200, Lexus GX, and Ford Everest owners who want Michelin quality and the brand’s wet safety credentials in an AT tyre — the LTX Trail is the correct choice. At $553, it is more expensive than most AT alternatives, but delivers genuinely superior wet grip (EU Label A) that justifies the premium for safety-conscious buyers.
Rural NZ: Good for mixed on/off-road use. The LTX Trail handles NZ farm tracks and gravel roads well. For demanding off-road work, the Bridgestone Dueler AT 697 or Goodyear DuraTrac RT is more capable.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- EU Label A wet grip in an AT tyre — unique safety advantage over rivals
- Michelin compound longevity — best tread life in the AT category
- Premium rim size availability (up to 22″) for modern large SUVs
- Michelin brand quality and NZ service network
Cons
- Premium price ($553+) — the most expensive AT in NZ
- Less aggressive off-road than Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 or Hankook Dynapro AT2
- EU Label C fuel efficiency — higher rolling resistance than HT alternatives
LTX Trail vs Key NZ AT Competitors
| Tyre | Wet Grip | Off-Road | Tread Life | NZ Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin LTX Trail | A | Good | Excellent | $553+ | 8.8/10 |
| Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 | B+ | Very Good | Good | $418+ | 9.1/10 |
| Bridgestone Dueler AT 002 | B | Very Good | Very Good | $408+ | 9.1/10 |
| Hankook Dynapro AT2 RF11 | B | Very Good | Good | $417+ | 9.1/10 |
Sources
- Michelin LTX Trail — michelin.com — accessed 2026-06-01
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/michelin/ — accessed 2026-06-01
Related Pages
- Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 — more off-road capable
- Best All-Terrain Tyres NZ — full AT comparison
- Michelin Tyres NZ — brand overview