Today, Michelin announced the introduction of the new LTX® A/T² light truck & SUV tire, uniquely providing all the grip & durability expected from a rugged off-road tire while delivering a quiet, comfortable ride & unmatched cornering performance on the road.

With an increasingly broad & luxurious range of vehicles in the light truck & SUV market continuing to evolve in style & trim levels, only the new Michelin LTX A/T² tire provides drivers a premium tire to meet the diverse needs of their vehicles by delivering innovative Michelin technology for amazing performance in both leisure & work activities.

The LTX A/T2 tire incorporates several innovations & features including:

• Off-Road Grip & Styling: With aggressive notched tread blocks & biting edges, the Michelin® LTX® A/T² tire digs into nearly any surface for great off-road traction including dirt, mud, gravel, & wet grass. Visual styling indicators call-out its gripping capabilities including a four-row proportional tread, new sidewall & aggressive outer blocks.
• Comfort & Cornering: While the Michelin LTX A/T² tire excels in providing the grip & durability expected from a rugged off-road tire, it also delivers cornering performance on the road. Through Michelin Comfort Control Technology™ & precision manufacturing, the LTX A/T² tire is designed to greatly reduce vibrations & road noise for a quiet ride.
• Endurance & Durability: Michelin Advanced MaxTouch Construction™ technology creates a tire with the longest tread life in the light truck/SUV tire class while a third steel belt helps to deliver the durability to take on the toughest jobs.

"Drivers who use their light trucks & SUVs for both work & play will especially enjoy the LTX A/T² tire," said Parmeet Grover, Michelin brand director, Michelin North America. "This tire exceeds the performance of other products on the market by providing both a comfortable & a quiet ride on-the-road while also delivering increased durability & off-road capabilities."

With 32 sizes, including P-Metric as well as LT, Michelin LTX A/T² tire fits a wide spectrum of light trucks & SUVs. Sizes range from 215/85R16 to 285/65R18. The product will be available at authorized Michelin dealers starting in July 2007.

Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures & sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles & the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel & restaurant guides, maps & road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelinman.com) employs more than 22,000 & operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations.