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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/65R18 116T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/65R18 116T Tire
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Jan 3, 2026
Reviewer name: G Daddy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Outstanding product

Outstanding product

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May 6, 2026
Reviewer name: Mark
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

New Tires

Product came in quickly, Store contacted us and arranged installation appt, we showed up a bit early they got us right in and out in a hour, Great service

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Sep 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Murphy1949
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Safest, most comfortable ride you can get is with Michelin's on your vehicle.

Have Michelin Defender LTX 2 on our Lincoln Navigator, and Defender 2 on our Ford Explorer Platinum. They are the most comfortable, best handling, with perfect traction in all weather conditions. They handle the most aggressive roads, are extremely durable, and the tread outlasts the warranty by many miles.

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Sep 9, 2026
Reviewer name: Ksg
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires

I have used these tires on all my vehicles. Honda Pilot, Lincoln Navigator and just got theses tires on 2025 Toyota tundra. The dealer tires that came with the tundra were only good for 25k. Michelin defenders always lasted 80-85k when properly rotated on time.

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Sep 26, 2026
Reviewer name: Ross26
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Definitely the Right Tire for My Truck

I just replaced the Defender LTX M/S tires on my truck after 65,000 miles. There was easily adequate tread to take me to 70,000 miles but with winter coming on I decided to take advantage of the sale local Ford dealers were running this fall and put on a new set of Defender LTX MS2 tires. I figured 65,000 miles without a problem means something and the M/S2 tires are supposed to be a bit better across the board. After having the new tires mounted I had a 2-1/2 hour drive home and it felt like I was driving a new truck; the ride was so much smoother and quieter.

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Aug 9, 2026
Reviewer name: TomD
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Buy them, You Won't Regret - The Best

I own a 2024 Landcruiser and the OEM LXT Trail ties needed replacement. Replaced with the Defender LTX MS/2 and so much better of a tire. So much more stable and controlled ride. The tire is heavier than the LTX Trail and I did see a drop of about 3% in fuel economy - but that is a good trade off for the far superior drive performance.

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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 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Rob
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great tires but install far longer than needed

Product price and install fee was a great value. The wait however was extremely long. The appointment was over an hour later and almost 2 hours longer than it should have been.

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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.

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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 17, 2026
Reviewer name: NC ACC
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

DO NOT BUY

Installed on 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 and had terrible vibration and bouncing. Balanced 4 times and last was road force balanced. NO CHANGE!!! Shop replaced and new tires are just as bad. BUYER BEWARE. Shop has tried to make it right but they are the one losing due to bad Michelin tires.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We're sorry to hear you've experienced vibration and ride concerns with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires. Our records indicate you've already been in contact with our Consumer Care team regarding this matter. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please call us at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM-1 PM EST) and reference your case number.