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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 255/70R18 116T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 255/70R18 116T Tire
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Apr 15, 2026
Lou
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
DEE
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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May 21, 2026
Dave A
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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Apr 16, 2026
pjb
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.

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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).

Jun 10, 2026
2021 Blue F150
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires!

I have 105,000 mi on these tires and am going in for a new set. These tires are amazing on my F150 that I haul trailers and boats with. I will buy them every time!

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Jun 12, 2026
Brent
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tire

I replaced my Yohamama tires with the Michelin LTX M2 and the ride is so much smoother, the traction in the wet is unbelievable and the tires are very quiet. I’m very pleased with this tire

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Jan 24, 2026
Hugh
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).

Mar 4, 2026
Daniel
5 out of 5 stars review

Yes

Just couldn’t say enough. Paying a little bit more money upfront means a huge return later on down the road so to speak. My Michelin defender ones lasted 70,000 miles and we’re showing slight signs of cracking. The traction was still very good and if I had to, I could’ve pushed it another year. I had them rotated and balanced once about 40,000 miles ago, we’ve been across the country twice and I tow regularly. Just doubled down on a good thing then purchased the defender twos. Best of the best in my opinion. If there had to be one complaint with the first tire would be that it picked up small rocks on gravel surfaces. A very small price to pay, Along with the cost for this type of quality. The quiet, the ride quality, limited body roll, etc. I put them on my dad‘s car, on my wife’s Prius and on our work truck. Don’t get me started lol! I’ll never buy another brand of car tire again.

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Feb 21, 2026
Ed
4 out of 5 stars review

Quiet, efficient, good looking tires mostly for on-road service.

Quiet, efficient, good looking tires mostly for on-road service. Comfortable on the od good grip and low noise. Thread is strong and long lasting. However, shoulders are fragile and easy to puncture (non repairable) or get bumps. That's why I'd suggest to stick to the paved roads only.

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Mar 3, 2026
Paulwhofishes
5 out of 5 stars review

Confidence inspiring

These are not winter tires, these are not meant to replace winter tires BUT if you are like me and rock all seasons all year long- these are the tires you’re looking for. This past winter (in a pickup truck) I was able to slowly crawl down a slippery mountain road, I passed by over a dozen cars pulled over, 3 accidents, and watched someone lose control and graze the guardrail. I drove slowly and with extreme caution- but these tires never slipped once.

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