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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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Aug 19, 2026
Reviewer name: John
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

New M/S 2 not as plush as originals (NOT RECOMMENDED)

The ride on these tires are rough! not comfortable at all. Very different compared to the original defender ltx m/s which I still have in my wife's car. Bought these tires thinking they were the same.... NOPE not even close. Not to mention they are hard to balance. Need to "road force" balancer to get them right. The only attributes I can say is that they handle pretty good and they are not bad in the rain. BUT since the ride quality is atrocious, then the good not matter no more. Do yourself a favor and go get some Continentals.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you're experiencing a rough ride with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires. We recommend having the tires inspected by an authorized tire retailer. They can evaluate the tires and vehicle to determine whether the concerns are tire-related or caused by another condition. After the inspection, please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST) and we'd be happy to review the findings and discuss available options with you.

Aug 18, 2026
Reviewer name: WGC
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Performance!

Michelin tires are hard to beat, I just put the Defender LTX M/S2 on 2024 Ford Expedition...butter smooth and has performed great in the summer time thunderstorms / interstate travel. Over the years, I've had several sets from the LTX family on SUVs and Pick-ups...just can't say enough about them.

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Aug 8, 2026
Reviewer name: Retired Trucker
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Peace of Mind

These are the only tires I will run on my truck. The last set went almost 80K. There is definitely a sense of pride when I look at these tires, knowing I made the right choice. As a retired professional driver I take tire safety very seriously. I tow a boat and two RVs and the Defenders give me peace of mind.

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Aug 7, 2026
Reviewer name: TomD
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Good replacement for OEM tires on new Land Cruisers - Far Better

Replaced the OEM LTX Trail tires on my 2024 Land Cruiser with only 35K miles - horrible tread life on the Trails. The MS/2 is a far more stable and better handling tire that looks better too in my opinion. Mileage dropped some because the MS/2 is a heavier XL rated tire, with a more aggressive tread design and better traction.

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Mar 8, 2025
Reviewer name: Ricky Davis
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great tires

This is the third set of tires I have own, I always get 85 to 90K miles with a great ride, quite handling is great.

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Sep 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Tker1985
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great set of tires

Had them before on my wifes QX80, then went with another tire the last time. I came back to these this time. they run quiet, they did great for my wife in both the rain and the snow. They also lasted really close to their general rated amount.

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Sep 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Retired Doc
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Michelin Comes Through

I bought the Defender LTX to replace a set of XLT A/S for my GMC Sierra that were 10 years old but still had great tread left on them. If I get the same level of wear on these new ones, I will be very happy. Michelin has never let me down.

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Sep 4, 2026
Reviewer name: Mark 67
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tire for Trucks

I purchased these tires based on consumer reviews of comfort handling, durability and treadwear, I have had them in the past and they were a terrific tire for my truck (Ram 2500) I was more than pleased with the tires.

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Sep 11, 2026
Reviewer name: Rond313
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great handling

well this is the first time me using Michelin tires and I think they're great tires they're holding up to my standards so far I haven't had a problem and they're some of the best I could get.

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Jun 21, 2026
Reviewer name: JRofAK
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Dependable, Durable, Best Riding Tire for a Pickup, and The Best Value for your Money!

I've had Michelin Defenders on my last four trucks and all of them had long life, extremely high tread life, were very durable, towed with each and NEVER left me stranded. As a matter of fact, I've never had a flat or leak with Michelins thus I replace the factory set on my new trucks as soon as I purchase the truck. The comfort of the ride is always improved by the Michelins and peace of mind is guaranteed with every Michelin I've purchased in my life.

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