Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255/70R18

Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255/70R18 XL 116V Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tire 31840

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ“ 255/70R18πŸš— SUV/Light Truck

πŸ’‘ Is the Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255/70R18 a Good Tire?

Yes β€” the Michelin 255/70R18 is a Good-rated all-season touring tire (622 surveys) suited for mid-size SUVs and crossovers. Reliable wet weather performance and ride comfort, though tread life may not match Michelin's premium touring models.

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About This Tire

The Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255/70R18 is an all-season tire, designed for premium crossover and SUV drivers who prioritize comfort and handling in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balancing dry, wet, and light snow traction through a symmetric pattern with stable shoulder blocks and a continuous center rib.

The tire features twin steel belts reinforced with Michelin's FAZ Technology, which uses spirally wound polyester and aramid/nylon cords under the tread for enhanced stability and steering response. Wide circumferential grooves help resist hydroplaning, while 2-D Active Sipes improve traction in rain and snow conditions. Driver feedback points to excellent dry handling and good wet performance, with comfortable ride quality and reliable all-season capability standing out in daily use.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for premium crossovers and SUVs used primarily for highway driving and daily commuting in varied weather conditions.

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TireRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255/70R18
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
⭐ Good (622 reviews)Daily highway commuting in premium crossovers and SUVs🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
⭐ Excellent (477 reviews)Daily highway commuting in pickup trucks and SUVs🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
⭐ Excellent (212 reviews)Daily highway commuting in crossovers and SUVs🌀️ All Season
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
⭐ Excellent (99 reviews)Work truck operators accessing construction sites and rough terrain🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
⭐ Excellent (55 reviews)Daily highway commuting in varied weather🌀️ All Season
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Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255/70R18
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Rating
⭐ Good (622 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting in premium crossovers and SUVs
Season
🌀️ All Season
Continental TerrainContact H/T 255/70R18
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
Rating
⭐ Excellent (477 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting in pickup trucks and SUVs
Season
🌀️ All Season
Vredestein Pinza HT 255/70R18
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
Rating
⭐ Excellent (212 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting in crossovers and SUVs
Season
🌀️ All Season
Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac RT 255/70R18
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
Rating
⭐ Excellent (99 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Work truck operators accessing construction sites and rough terrain
Season
🌀️ All Season
Sumitomo Encounter HT2 255/70R18
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
Rating
⭐ Excellent (55 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting in varied weather
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Symmetric Tread Pattern
All-season compound molded into a symmetric design balances dry, wet, and light snow traction for year-round versatility.
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FAZ Technology
Twin steel belts reinforced with spirally wound polyester and aramid/nylon cords provide stable feel and crisp steering response.
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Hydroplaning Resistance
Wide circumferential grooves channel water away from the contact patch to maintain wet weather control.
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2-D Active Sipes
Specialized siping technology improves handling and traction in rain and light snow conditions.
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OE Pedigree
Used as original equipment by premium manufacturers including Acura, BMW, Lexus, and Porsche.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily highway commuting in premium crossovers and SUVsβœ“ Year-round driving with occasional light snow exposureβœ“ Drivers prioritizing comfort and stability over aggressive performanceβœ“ Replacement tire for vehicles originally equipped with Latitude Tour HP
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Specifications

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Size
255/70R18
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Load Index
116
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Speed Rating
V
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TirePath Editorial Review

4.2
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"In our experience, this tire delivers excellent comfort and highway stability for daily SUV commuting. Traction in deeper snow conditions falls short compared to more aggressive all-season competitors."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings622 reviews
CategoryCrossover/SUV Touring All-Season

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Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255/70R18 XL 116V Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season Tire 31840
Size255/70R18
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