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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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Jul 13, 2026
Reviewer name: TEN
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Defender LTX/2 on a Gladiator

Replaced stock Jeep Gladiator tires with a set of Defenders. 100% quieter on highway - my main usage. Great wet traction.

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Feb 27, 2026
Reviewer name: Dj
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Reliable tires

Love these tires second set I've had on this vehicle. I've always bought Michelin tires for all my vehicles. They are reliable and they stand behind their product.

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

One Tough Tire Defender LTX2

Michelin Defenders LTX are a great long lasting tire .I got 73,000 miles on my last set and tires were not worn out yet.I bought a new set of Defenders LTX2 just recently and are rated for 80,000 miles.They are great tires.

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

Top of the heap

I had the same Michelin tire on for 40K miles. I was ready for a new set although the old ones only showed slight wear. Michelin is the only brand I will used.

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May 12, 2026
Reviewer name: JB13
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Are these new? paper stickers are missing

don't know why 3 different DOT#'s are used. tires don't have the little fingers sticking out I've seen on previous Michelin purchases. Tires very dirty.

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Mar 11, 2026
Reviewer name: 21 Ranger
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very happy with my purchase

Wet traction and water displacement is very good. Quiet and very stable at all speeds. Snow traction was a very big surprise. Had some very snowy weather this year and had no issues.

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Dec 31, 2025
Reviewer name: PatriotPete
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best ever all around performance, period.

Great all around performance from these Defender LTX M/S2 tires. As always, Michelin tires are always the best choice in all categories that matter. They consistently deliver excellent traction, handling and comfort all while providing the longest durability I've ever experienced. I've been driving for well over fifty years and almost all of those have been on Michelin tires. When purchasing new vehicles which are not factory equipped with Michelin tires, I've seen the performance from other manufacturers drop off significantly. In those cases I've opted to replace those tires over to Michelin's at the earliest possible time. I only choose Michelin tires for all of my family vehicles because they have always been the best performing brand I've ever experienced.

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Sep 18, 2025
Reviewer name: Rejean
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires

These tires are the new generation and they are the same configuration of the previous generation. They ride smooth and with minimal road noise. Thet wear nice and are durable. I like their performance and handling. Great traction in the snow. I recommend these anytime.

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Oct 20, 2025
Reviewer name: TiredofTireNoise
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Honest Review for Michelin Defender 2

I've driven about 30,000 miles on these tires, and while tread life and traction are excellent, the noise is absolutely unbearable. From day one, the road noise has been loud, droning, and constant — it doesn't matter if I'm on a smooth highway, backroad, or city street. The sound fills the cabin and never stops. They've worn evenly and still have tons of tread left, but I honestly can't take it anymore. Nobody wants to ride with me and it gives my daughter instant headaches. For a tire that's marketed as quiet, this has been the complete opposite experience.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for sharing your honest experience with the Defender LTX M/S2 tires. We’re truly sorry to learn that the road noise has negatively impacted your driving comfort. We recommend visiting an authorized tire dealer for a thorough inspection to help determine if there are any contributing factors such as alignment, tire wear patterns, or vehicle compatibility that may be amplifying the noise. For further assistance, give our Consumer care team a call. We are available at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Oct 9, 2025
Reviewer name: mark
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not recommended for a luxury suv.

I regret purchasing these tires. Their ride is too hard and noisy. There is excess molding process flaps of rubber on two tires which should have been trimmed off at the factory. The Latitude Touring HP is a much better choice for a 2018 Lexus GX 460. I fell ill and didn't have the opportunity to ask for other tires within the Michelin allotted time period.

Review from michelinman.com
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