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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/65R17 116T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/65R17 116T Tire
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Aug 10, 2025
Reviewer name: Randy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great value and performance for the price.

The tires were offered for a fair price, which included a military discount. I am very satisfied with the tire's performance and handling. I have only had them for a few months, but have taken a few multi-state trips and the tires handled great on the Interstates.

Review from michelinman.com
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Feb 23, 2024
Reviewer name: Barbiedawl
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best tires

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My mom swears by these tires and now I know why! They have the best smooth, quiet ride and give my car great traction. Big improvement over original factory tires. They seem to last longer too in her experience. I’m still new so time will tell for my set. It’s the only brand and line she’s been using for years on multiple cars

Review from michelinman.com
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Apr 29, 2025
Reviewer name: Vegas Mike
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love Love Love my Michelin Defenders

My truck was sold new with Bridgestone tires. I couldn't wait to get them off and get my Michelin Defenders put on. The ride is noticeably better. I'm a lifetime Michelin tire owner on all of my trucks. When I was 21 years old, I had a sidewall blowout with another brand of tires and was seriously injured. Ever since I've been using Michelin or Goodyear tires only. I prefer Michelins for my trucks, but Goodyear is equivalent in my estimation for passenger cars. The noise is less with Michelins and seem to last longer. Handling and traction are good.

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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.

Review from michelinman.com
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Sep 21, 2025
Reviewer name: James31
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet

I purchased four Defender LTX as research showed they are one of the quietest tires available for a light truck. They truly are. I do a fair amount of highway trips and these tires are amazingly quiet. If you are looking for a good looking quiet tire, you won’t go wrong with the Defender LTX.

Review from michelinman.com
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Aug 28, 2025
Reviewer name: BRIAN NE
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

TIRES WON'T BALANCE

I HAVE BEEN A MICHELIN CUSTOMER FOR YEARS AND HAVE HAD MANY SETS OF DEFENDER LTX TIRES . ALWAYS PLEASED WITH THE RIDE AND COMFORT OF THE TIRES. THIS IS MY FIRST SET OF DEFENDER LTX M/S 2'S. TIRES CAN'T BE BALANCED AND LOPE WHEN DRIVING. DEALER HAS SAID THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY CAN DO. IF I CAN'T GET ANY RESOLUTION FROM MICHELIN I WILL TAKE THEM OFF AFTER ONLY 5000 MILES OF USE AND SWITCH TO COOPER. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THESE NEW 2 SERIES TIRES. HELP MICHELIN AS I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL CUSTOMER FOR DECADES.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We are sorry to hear you are experiencing this issue. A member of our Consumer Care team will be reaching out. You can also give us a call at 866-866-6605, 8am - 7pm EST (Mon-Fri) and 9am - 1pm EST (Sat).

Oct 1, 2025
Reviewer name: CRZY8
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires, LOUSY ON-LINE REBATE PROCESS

I have been a fan of Michelin LTX tires for my light trucks for many years. The problem is with your rebate process. The on-line process is so cumbersome and riddled with technical roadblocks that many people without high level computer skills will simply NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS! Are you kidding me, how many people actually have a FAX machine at home!

Review from michelinman.com
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May 18, 2025
Reviewer name: alfredo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

What a wonderful experience it is to be a Michelin customer, i highly recommend this brand of tires and the handling of my Defender LTS MS2 is truly unsurpassed, they make you feel that you are driving a new SUV. Absolutly no noise while driving a smooth ride. I am a happy customer.

Review from michelinman.com
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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.

Review from michelinman.com
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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.

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.