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Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/60R18 114H Tire
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Oct 31, 2024
RickyT
5 out of 5 stars review

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Michelin Defender LTX

I recently bought the LTX M/S2 265/60/18 for my SUV. So far, there are about 5K miles on it and I love it. This is a great tire if you are looking for a quite, smooth, comfortable ride. One of the reasons I purchased this tire is the mileage warranty from Michelin. Along with that, I read several reviews of people who bought this same tire and it lasted way past the warranty, some as much as 120K miles! I am confident I will continue to be happy with my Michelin tire purchase as they are the best SUV tires on the road. Excellent Tire !

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Apr 7, 2026
Edmund
5 out of 5 stars review

Best light truck tire on the market!

When ordering a new GMC, I read as many tire reviews as I could find. The Michelin Defender LTX M/S generation 2 was receiving rave reviews. After a lifetime of burning through all brands of tires on a variety of sports cars, trucks and passenger cars, experience has taught me to stick with Michelin. And these new Gen 2 offerings were the best performing truck tire for the road, bar none. They also had the best warranty. They are more than adequate for light off roading and boat ramps, but on the road are the smoothest and quietest tires I hae had on any truck. I've run everything, from road tires to All Terrains to Mud tires, even installing non radial tires on a swamp buggy I owned. (Safer when airing down for very rugged conditions off road-Florida is 90% sugar sand and like 10% mud, so All Terrains and M/S tires generally do better on most conditions. The ride after installing thee tires is WAY better than any others I've used. The tires are so quiet I initially was hesitant while towing. But the traction is excellent off road with the sipes on the side and the generally self cleaning tread. More importantly, handling in bad weather and wet braking are all excellent. High speed travel on the interstate is very quiet and composed, just like a passenger cars tire. The occasional road trash and a couple poorly laid curbs and damaged asphalt have caused no damage, as the tires stayed in balance and showed no punctures or cuts. I do make a point of rotating every oil change an remove any stuck gravel or debris every time I wash the truck. I have automotive engineers in the family who advise running 80% of the max pressure on the sidewall and this has yielded very long tread life. I have absolutely no complaints and when my youngest son returns from college I will be putting Defenders on his Nissan as well. These tires cost a little more than average but give you much longer tread life and superior handling and braking. There are many good tires on the market but Michelin generally excels in every category for most people. When in doubt, just get Michelin. There is a reason why my company only used Michelin on the truck fleet when I was i the trades. This particular model is another win for Michelin.

Review from michelinman.com
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Apr 16, 2026
pjb
1 out of 5 stars review

Not happy

Not happy with these tires way too much weight they use 5 1/2 half ounces or more. Took it back they just moved them from the inside. The inside rim truck has a vibration now it didn't help by moving the weights to a different place from the inside rim to the outside would not recommend this tire vibration of seats are shaking was not like this before about the tires had original tires bought the truck new Has never been wrecked. Wheels are not bent just poor quality tire they're telling me this is normal.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear that you’re unhappy with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires and the vibration you’re experiencing. Vibration concerns can sometimes be related to factors such as mounting, balancing or vehicle fitment, which is why we recommend having an authorized Michelin retailer perform a thorough inspection. If the issue continues, our Consumer Care team would be glad to review this further with you. Please contact us at 866‑866‑6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Apr 23, 2026
DEE
5 out of 5 stars review

One heck of a fantastic tire!

Mitch defender LTX MS2 A 75000 mile warranty. WOW!! The tread dept is totally awesome....The old bias ply L series tire is where you might come close to this tread depth. Instantly noticed a smoother ride and a lot more stability. Railroad tracks were lots better. Stopping distance is much shorter than with my previous tires.

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Apr 15, 2026
Lou
1 out of 5 stars review

Not worth the money

Was excited to try out some Michelin tires on my Yukon. Went for an oil change and a tire rotation other day, mechanic told me he couldn't rotate them because they were completely wore out!!! And it would not pass MVI!!! I went with the defenders because it had the best rating, unfortunately for the amount of money I paid I got half the life span out of them compared to the Bridgestone I had on it before, sometimes the reviews get it wrong, definitely did in my case, they were wore out after a year with next to no mileage and would not keep air.

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May 1, 2026
Little John
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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Dec 26, 2024
Erik Samuelsen
5 out of 5 stars review

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GREAT JOB SAM’S CLUB!

Great tires at a very good price. We got 60K plus miles out of our original Michelin tires. Sam’s service team made the installation easy and convenient. Highly recommended for your next tire purchase.

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May 12, 2026
JB13
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.

Review from michelinman.com
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Feb 10, 2026
Joe Mac 41
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet and durable !

I replaced my original Bridgestone Dueler tires om my 21 Ford Ranger with these as I had two sets on a previous F150. They are so good in rain, and moderate snow that I sometimes don't even use four wheel drive until hitting the deep unloved areas . They are quieter and grip quite well even in heavy rain storms ! My third set, so plenty of confidence in handling and treadlife .

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Mar 4, 2026
Daniel
5 out of 5 stars review

Yes

Just couldn't say enough. Paying a little bit more money upfront means a huge return later on down the road so to speak. My Michelin defender ones lasted 70,000 miles and we're showing slight signs of cracking. The traction was still very good and if I had to, I could've pushed it another year. I had them rotated and balanced once about 40,000 miles ago, we've been across the country twice and I tow regularly. Just doubled down on a good thing then purchased the defender twos. Best of the best in my opinion. If there had to be one complaint with the first tire would be that it picked up small rocks on gravel surfaces. A very small price to pay, Along with the cost for this type of quality. The quiet, the ride quality, limited body roll, etc. I put them on my dad‘s car, on my wife's Prius and on our work truck. Don't get me started lol! I'll never buy another brand of car tire again.

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