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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX Platinum - LT265/60R20/E 121S Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX Platinum - LT265/60R20/E 121S Tire
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Mar 10, 2026
Reviewer name: Frannie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Stability and reliability

We tow a gooseneck horse trailer and just replaced our old Michelin tires with these new ones..the stability in this snowy winter was amazing and the necessity for a totally reliable tire while towing beloved horses is paramount..we will always buy Michelins

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Apr 2, 2026
Reviewer name: Lynn Henry
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I purchased a set of 4 for my 2024 Chevrolet 2500 Duramax over all they are great tires 3 of the 4 did not take any weight when they balanced them since then i have put 50,000 miles on them and there are still 2 with no weight. They have 10/32 on them now looking like i will get over 100,000 miles out of them. I do a lot of high way driving with a flatbed goose neck trailer. They are not the best in mud but we don't get a lot of rain in the Texas panhandle.

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Mar 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Robmcgloin
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Shaking my brains out.

Purchased 4 tires and had lots of issues. They will not balance correctly. Replaced 2 in 3 months because I was told they were out of round from the factory. Road forced balanced all again and truck is still shaking. I have been a fan of these before they redesigned them but not since. Not a happy customer.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear about the ongoing vibration issues you’ve experienced with your Defender LTX Platinum tires. We'd like the opportunity to learn more. Please give our Consumer Care team a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Apr 3, 2026
Reviewer name: Jeff
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Shakes

Total junk! Not what I’ve always expected from Michelin. They have been balanced 3 times, twice was road force. They balance out but the truck still shakes the steering wheel. They have done this since they were installed. 2018 Chevy 2500 HD. Less than 500 miles and I’m contemplating buying another brand.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear about the ongoing vibration you’re experiencing with your Defender LTX Platinum tires. We recommend returning to your installing dealer for a full inspection of the tires to help identify the cause. Keep in mind the tires come with the Promise Plan. If you are dissatisfied with the tires, bring the original sales receipt to the place of purchase within 60 days for a new set of tires. Please contact our Consumer Care team at 866‑866‑6605 (Mon–Fri 8am–7pm EST, Sat 9am–1pm EST) so we can review your experience and assist further.

Apr 11, 2026
Reviewer name: Philip
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tire

Could tell a big difference in the ride as soon as I hit the road after installation. Much smoother and quieter than the All Terrain’s I had replaced. The traction during the rain has been great.

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Mar 2, 2026
Reviewer name: Michigan72
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Not Impressed

Ram 2500 Longhorn. 5000 miles on Michigan roads ride is exceptional on dry roads. Snow and ice performance is terrible how this tire met M+S rating is puzzling . For the premium cost I would not purchase again .

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Ben, we’re glad to hear the Defender LTX Platinum tires deliver an excellent ride on dry roads, but we’re sorry its snow and ice performance is not meeting expectations. While the M+S rating indicates light snow capability, it doesn't offer the same level of winter traction as a dedicated winter tire. If you’d like to discuss this further, a Michelin Consumer Care Representative would be happy to help at 866‑866‑6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Feb 10, 2026
Reviewer name: DETOX
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Another high quality Michelin tire

Excellent tires especially under snowy and slick conditions. Tread is more aggressive so I have notice a decrease in mpg but knew this when upgrading to this tire

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Mar 2, 2026
Reviewer name: Jake2016
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires!

Very smooth ride. And really good traction so far after 3 months of service. These are the best tires I have had on my 2016 2500 HD Chevrolet diesel. The only negative so far is when I run on gravel roads the tread can pick up small gravel.

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Mar 30, 2026
Reviewer name: Todd
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Worst Tires Ever

By far the worst tires I ever bought. Three different merchants tried road force balancing with no luck. I will never purchase Michelin tires again. I don’t normally leave reviews but this time I made an exception.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

David, we’re sorry to hear you’re still experiencing balancing issues with your Defender LTX Platinum tires. Our records indicate that you’ve already been in contact with one of our Consumer Care agents. We encourage you to give us a call so we can review your case further. You can reach us at 866‑866‑6605, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, or Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET.

Apr 26, 2026
Reviewer name: Ray crooks
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

30000 miles and I’m still at 70 percent tread life. Amazing tires. I’ll never buy anything else. I’m pulling a 42 ft fifth wheel. It has great traction and I have peace of mind.

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