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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 255/70R17 116T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 255/70R17 116T Tire
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May 21, 2026
Reviewer name: Dave A
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I have 51000 miles on my f 150 truck tires Michelin 275/60r20. They look almost new with plenty of tread remaining. Smooth,noise free riding tire. No uneven wearing,no flats, always maintained air pressure. Rotated every 6,000 miles. Very pleased with performance.

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Aug 5, 2026
Reviewer name: John
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Road noise

I'm very happy with the quality of the tire but I feel I choose the wrong model for my truck. It's very loud on the road , I'm very unhappy with the tires .

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

John, thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you're satisfied with the quality of your Defender LTX M/S2 tires, but we're sorry to learn that the road noise is louder than expected. We recommend visiting your local authorized tire retailer to have the tires inspected and to verify proper installation, alignment, balance and inflation. If you have additional questions, please contact Michelin Consumer Care at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM-1 PM EST).

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.

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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).

Apr 7, 2026
Reviewer name: Edmund
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best light truck tire on the market!

When ordering a new GMC, I read as many tire reviews as I could find. The Michelin Defender LTX M/S generation 2 was receiving rave reviews. After a lifetime of burning through all brands of tires on a variety of sports cars, trucks and passenger cars, experience has taught me to stick with Michelin. And these new Gen 2 offerings were the best performing truck tire for the road, bar none. They also had the best warranty. They are more than adequate for light off roading and boat ramps, but on the road are the smoothest and quietest tires I hae had on any truck. I've run everything, from road tires to All Terrains to Mud tires, even installing non radial tires on a swamp buggy I owned. (Safer when airing down for very rugged conditions off road-Florida is 90% sugar sand and like 10% mud, so All Terrains and M/S tires generally do better on most conditions. The ride after installing thee tires is WAY better than any others I've used. The tires are so quiet I initially was hesitant while towing. But the traction is excellent off road with the sipes on the side and the generally self cleaning tread. More importantly, handling in bad weather and wet braking are all excellent. High speed travel on the interstate is very quiet and composed, just like a passenger cars tire. The occasional road trash and a couple poorly laid curbs and damaged asphalt have caused no damage, as the tires stayed in balance and showed no punctures or cuts. I do make a point of rotating every oil change an remove any stuck gravel or debris every time I wash the truck. I have automotive engineers in the family who advise running 80% of the max pressure on the sidewall and this has yielded very long tread life. I have absolutely no complaints and when my youngest son returns from college I will be putting Defenders on his Nissan as well. These tires cost a little more than average but give you much longer tread life and superior handling and braking. There are many good tires on the market but Michelin generally excels in every category for most people. When in doubt, just get Michelin. There is a reason why my company only used Michelin on the truck fleet when I was i the trades. This particular model is another win for Michelin.

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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.

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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.

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Feb 26, 2024
Reviewer name: Mamin2013
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Smooth ride

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got these Michelin Defender LTX M/s2 tires to go our family's 2019 Toyota Sequoia. We were running on a different brand of tires but will have to admit that these tires give us quite a comfortable ride! They don't look quite as rugged as ones we've had but if these will last as long as they're rated for them I'll be more than happy.

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Jan 18, 2026
Reviewer name: jigray3
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

LTX MS2 has changed, expect Road Noise

I have purchased 6 sets of Michelin LTX MS tires, the last 3 sets are the newer Defender LTX MS2 version. I have no complaints with ride quality or performance, but the new versions have no had the same tread wear longevity, and the last 2 sets are much louder than they used to be. I first noticed it 6 months ago replacing a different brand with Michelins on an FJ Cruiser, but confirmed when replacing older MS2s with new ones today. Tire noise appeared instantly after install. Frequency and volume both become obvious approaching 50mph and after. Very disappointing change from what were the best tires I've ever had in 50 years. Not sure I can live with these.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your long loyalty to Michelin. We’re glad the Defender LTX M/S2 tires have met your expectations for ride quality and performance, but we’re sorry to hear about your concerns with increased road noise and tread life. We recommend having the tires checked by an authorized Michelin retailer to confirm proper inflation, alignment and installation. Our Consumer Care team would also be happy to discuss with you. Our number is 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Jan 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Hugh
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Very disappointed. Returned them.

I was very disappointed with these tires. They were noisy, rode roughly, and couldn't be balanced correctly. Luckily my dealer took them off and switched them to Toyo tires. There's no comparison! My dealer told me that Michelin tires are going down in quality. I hated to hear that as I'd always been a loyal customer.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear the Defender LTX M/S2 tires did not meet your expectations and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. While we regret that these tires fell short for you, our Consumer Care team would be happy to discuss your needs and help identify the best Michelin option for your vehicle when you’re ready to shop again. You can reach us at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Jan 11, 2024
Reviewer name: Kamille B
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very nice

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These tires are so nice on my vehicle! They definitely feel luxury compared to the thin cheap tires I was driving before. They seem like they will be very durable long-term and I would definitely recommend them to anybody looking for tires, as they seem perfect.

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