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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/70R17 116T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/70R17 116T Tire
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Dec 5, 2024
Reviewer name: Sally
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires. Pay now or pay later

Now on second year on ford f150 best tire I’ve found to date. Getting ready to purchase a set for our jeep gladiator. Third set I’ve owned first set had 90K on honda pilot. Now at 52K on ford still look new. Great in winter. I know they don’t look like good snow tires. But they are the best

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Aug 2, 2024
Reviewer name: PObyd
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not as good as the original LTX Defender

I was hoping these tires were as good as the previous ones, but I was wrong. These tires are louder and seem to inhibit more road vibration. I have had them balanced again but they still have an issue. The previous LTX Defenders I had were smooth had hardly any road noise and felt more sure footed. This comparison is after the 50 or 60k miles I had on the old ones, up until the day I swapped them out. I don't know who they paid to design these tires but I would hope they get rid of them and find the old team that designed the previous generation tire. The only thing I can say that is about the same is the gas mileage. So I will give a 1 star for at least keeping one aspect of the tire the same. Please get back to being the Michelin brand that used to mean something. I will definitely save my money next time and get a different brand at half the price, it surely couldn't be any worse.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

PObyd, we're sorry to read of your disappointment in the Defender LTX M/S2. We will need an inspection of the tires from an authorized Michelin retailer, preferably the selling dealer. Please call us from the dealer's store at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST so that we can get additional info.

Jun 25, 2025
Reviewer name: Jeff024
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Exceed my expectations

These came stock on my 22 Tacoma. I'm at almost 3 years on these tires with 65k miles. From the look of them I could definitely go another 15k easily. They have preformed so well in the mid Atlantic region I decided to get them again on a new set of wheels. Quite smooth and fantastic in the rain. I'd recommend them to anyone that doesn't need a offroad tire.

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May 23, 2025
Reviewer name: Tundra Driver
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

2020 Tundra OEM tires that only lasted 37,000 miles

I’ve been generally pleased with the performance of these tires—they handle well in both wet and dry conditions, provide a quiet and comfortable ride, and inspire confidence on the road. However, I was disappointed with the tread life. Despite careful and consistent driving, my set needed replacement at around 37,000 miles, well short of the advertised 60,000-mile expectation. Since these came as OEM equipment on my vehicle, there was unfortunately no warranty support available. Overall, great performance, but potential buyers should be aware of the faster-than-expected tread wear.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Tundra Driver, we're sorry to read that your tires need to be replaced prior to delivering the expected mileage. We recommend to have the tires inspected by an authorized dealer in your area. Then give us a call so that we can get their findings and determine next steps.

Feb 22, 2024
Reviewer name: Hamburglar2
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Good tires!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These tires are great and I’m so happy I have them for my truck. I feel so much better knowing I have these tires, especially where I live it is always raining and flooded and these tires make me feel so much safer!

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Feb 7, 2024
Reviewer name: S_cubed
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Tires

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Defender tires were such a great find. They are durable and strong. Also great quality. They look great on the car as well. I am looking forward to these new tires and will feel safe using them when driving my family.

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Feb 6, 2024
Reviewer name: Baylee
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got these tires for my girls truck and i couldnt be more pleased with them. They are very nice good tread and super sweet tires. Thanks for the opportunity to give my opinion on them i would definitely recommend these tires to everyone

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Feb 10, 2024
Reviewer name: TattooRob
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super excited to finally be able to try out my new Defender® LTX M/S2 tires! They are super! Just had them installed and I am very impressed by the smooth ride and how they handle the streets with such ease. Definitely going to continue to purchase products.

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May 25, 2025
Reviewer name: TireGuy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Amazing Tires

Comfortable, quiet, and stable. I install tires for a living and this is the most popular tire that my shop sells for large SUVs and pickup trucks. I finally decided to try them for myself and they are the best tires I have ever had on my truck. They have incredible my fuel economy by a little over half a mile per gallon and the comfort it unmatched.

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Nov 23, 2024
Reviewer name: Matt
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not good taking them off my truck after <10k miles

The good: quite, lateral motion good for turning, generally a responsive tire The bad: wonders while driving on concrete that is grooved in parallel direction of travel. Never had tire do this. Can’t imagine this passed any serious road test. Snow traction is terrible. In less than 2” of snow my truck was sliding through turns at 5 mph and got loose going over a bridge. Too bad the first snow came 90 days from purchase or these tires would go back. Looking for different tires now

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Matt, we are sorry to read of your disappointment with the Defender LTX M/S2. We suggest taking your vehicle to an authorized dealer, preferably the selling dealer, for an inspection of the tires. Upon inspection, give us a call at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST Mon-Fri so that we can get the dealer's findings.