Michelin's Aggressive New LTX(R) A/T2 Light Truck Tire Delivers On and Off-Road Style and Comfort

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 4 -- Today, Michelin announced the introduction of the new LTX(R) A/T2 light truck and SUV tire, uniquely providing all the grip and durability expected from a rugged off-road tire while delivering a quiet, comfortable ride and unmatched handling performance on the road.

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With an increasingly broad and luxurious range of vehicles in the light truck and SUV market continuing to evolve in style and 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 outstanding performance in both leisure and work activities.

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

  -- Off-Road Grip and Styling: With aggressive notched tread blocks and
     biting edges, the Michelin(R) LTX(R) A/T2 tire digs into nearly any
     surface for great off-road traction including dirt, mud, gravel, and
     wet grass.  Visual styling indicators call-out its gripping
     capabilities including a four-row proportional tread, new sidewall and
     aggressive outer blocks.
  -- Comfort and Handling: While the Michelin LTX A/T2 tire excels in
     providing the grip and durability expected from a rugged off-road tire,
     it also delivers handling performance on the road.  Through Michelin
     Comfort Control Technology(TM) and precision manufacturing, the LTX
     A/T2 tire is designed to greatly reduce vibrations and road noise for a
     quiet ride.
  -- Endurance and Durability: Michelin Advanced MaxTouch Construction(TM)
     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 and SUVs for both work and 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 and a quiet ride on- the-road while also delivering increased durability and 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 and 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 and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks, motorcycles and the space shuttle. The company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelinman.com) employs more than 22,000 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in 17 locations.

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