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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 275/65R18 116T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 275/65R18 116T Tire
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Apr 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Lou
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not worth the money

Was excited to try out some Michelin tires on my Yukon. Went for an oil change and a tire rotation other day, mechanic told me he couldn’t rotate them because they were completely wore out!!! And it would not pass MVI!!! I went with the defenders because it had the best rating, unfortunately for the amount of money I paid I got half the life span out of them compared to the Bridgestone I had on it before, sometimes the reviews get it wrong, definitely did in my case, they were wore out after a year with next to no mileage and would not keep air.

Review from michelinman.com
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Mar 6, 2026
Reviewer name: Jmar529
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Smooth Quiet & Responsive

2018 4Runner do not buy these tires if you are looking for curb appeal. These tires are as plain jane, no cool factor or attitude at all. But they are quiet, smooth & responsive. I have driven in mud snow rain, no problem. I would say overall this tire checks 99.9% of what you want out of a tire. The toyota avalon of tires lol not pretty buy super solid

Review from michelinman.com
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Feb 25, 2026
Reviewer name: 2019 1794 4x4
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

When they have a michelin brand why would you go anywhere else.

bought the tires as a replacement for my 2019 Toyota? Tundra, 4 wheel drive tires are fantastic in the snow. Tires are very smooth. I used a decimal meter to compare the noise level with the previous set of tires. I had and they are quiet as a mouse plan to enjoy these tires for the next eighty thousand miles

Review from michelinman.com
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Apr 16, 2026
Reviewer name: pjb
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not happy

Not happy with these tires way too much weight they use 5 1/2 half ounces or more. Took it back they just moved them from the inside. The inside rim truck has a vibration now it didn’t help by moving the weights to a different place from the inside rim to the outside would not recommend this tire vibration of seats are shaking was not like this before about the tires had original tires bought the truck new Has never been wrecked. Wheels are not bent just poor quality tire they’re telling me this is normal.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear that you’re unhappy with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires and the vibration you’re experiencing. Vibration concerns can sometimes be related to factors such as mounting, balancing or vehicle fitment, which is why we recommend having an authorized Michelin retailer perform a thorough inspection. If the issue continues, our Consumer Care team would be glad to review this further with you. Please contact us at 866‑866‑6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Dec 30, 2025
Reviewer name: RichardR
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Loved the 1st set, have no doubt I'll love the new ones just as much

I put the Michelin Defender LTX M/S on my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee when the stock Goodyear Forteras wore out and didn't even make it to 30,000 miles. I put over 90,000 miles on those Michelins and they still had about 3 or 4 thousand more miles left in them. Those things were amazing given my driving habits. I have a lead foot, I corner hard, brake hard, and I travel at speeds I won't mention. I still can't believe I got so many miles out of them. I even hit a pothole so bad, it bent my rim, but the tire had zero damage. Just got the newer M/S2 version. So far, I'm just as pleased. Quiet and comfortable, but seem to handle a bit better. One of the most important things I liked about the originals was the ability to avoid hydroplaning on the highway, which is a must in South Florida. They maintained consistent performance in wet weather through most of it's treadwear life, only diminishing slightly in the last couple thousand miles. The previous Goodyears were never as good, and even scary after 25,000 miles on them. I haven't had a chance to go through heavy downpours yet, but I assume these newer generation Michelins will be just as good, if not better than previous set. If I find anything not as good as the originals, I'll update. For now, I'm very happy and I better be for the price I paid. Lol. Seriously though, when you factor in the performance and longevity, these tires are actually cheaper than comparable tires in the long run.

Review from michelinman.com
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Feb 10, 2026
Reviewer name: Joe Mac 41
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet and durable !

I replaced my original Bridgestone Dueler tires om my 21 Ford Ranger with these as I had two sets on a previous F150. They are so good in rain, and moderate snow that I sometimes don't even use four wheel drive until hitting the deep unloved areas . They are quieter and grip quite well even in heavy rain storms ! My third set, so plenty of confidence in handling and treadlife .

Review from michelinman.com
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Apr 23, 2026
Reviewer name: DEE
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

One heck of a fantastic tire!

Mitch defender LTX MS2 A 75000 mile warranty. WOW!! The tread dept is totally awesome....The old bias ply L series tire is where you might come close to this tread depth. Instantly noticed a smoother ride and a lot more stability. Railroad tracks were lots better. Stopping distance is much shorter than with my previous tires.

Review from michelinman.com
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Jan 25, 2026
Reviewer name: Gilbert
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

BRING BACK THE LTX MS IN A 20 INCH TIRE

I have always been a Michelin fan, especially of the LTXMX2 tires. Bought a new GMC SIERRA SLT X31 in June 2025, took off the Bridgestones dueler tires from factory. put on the newest version of the Defender ms2 tires, and they ride the same but I will say they do not handle snow very well. The outside tread no longer has the same sipe as the past tires. They still make the LTX JX2 tires but not in 20 inch options, they need to bring these back. If not I will have to ex-ore another brand.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your loyalty to Michelin. We’re glad to hear the Defender LTX M/S2 delivers a ride comparable to your previous tires, but we’re sorry to learn it did not meet your expectations in snow performance. If you’d like help reviewing other Michelin options that may better suit your needs, our Consumer Care team would be happy to assist. Our number is 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Feb 3, 2026
Reviewer name: Knapplace
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Disappointed

We recently replaced the OEM tires that came on our 2020 F150 with Michelin’s defender ltx m/s 2’s. I was looking for a tire that did everything well with emphasis on performance in snow and on slick roads while being comfortable and QUIET. Literally everyone I spoke to and everything I read about these tires talked about how quiet and comfortable they were. Our truck currently has between 50 and 60 thousand miles on it and we have less than 2,000 miles on the Defender’s, I can say without hesitation these tires are not as quiet as what we took off. If I had it to do over I would put the OEM tires back on.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for choosing the Defender LTX M/S2 tires and for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear the tires aren’t as quiet as expected. we recommend visiting your local Michelin dealer for an inspection. They can verify proper installation and alignment or other factors that could contribute to unexpected road noise. If you would like to discuss further, feel free to give our Consumer Care team a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Dec 31, 2025
Reviewer name: PatriotPete
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best ever all around performance, period.

Great all around performance from these Defender LTX M/S2 tires. As always, Michelin tires are always the best choice in all categories that matter. They consistently deliver excellent traction, handling and comfort all while providing the longest durability I’ve ever experienced. I’ve been driving for well over fifty years and almost all of those have been on Michelin tires. When purchasing new vehicles which are not factory equipped with Michelin tires, I’ve seen the performance from other manufacturers drop off significantly. In those cases I’ve opted to replace those tires over to Michelin’s at the earliest possible time. I only choose Michelin tires for all of my family vehicles because they have always been the best performing brand I’ve ever experienced.

Review from michelinman.com
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