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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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May 18, 2025
Reviewer name: REV101
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

GREAT RIDE AND SAVED ON ROADSIDE INS FOR FREE

I’m ver pleased with the purchased on 4 tires and the great experience with my appointment and staff. All very friendly and my bonus was getting a 4 year roadside assistance included with my purchase saving me money from my auto insurance. I have great confidence in this brand for 20 years I have used because of the stability ride in rain or shine they have been very dependable. I definitely recommend to anyone wanting a smooth ride. Thank you for the great benefit Sam’s Club.

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Mar 30, 2026
Reviewer name: Abraham
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Very good service

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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 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.

Review from michelinman.com
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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.

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.

Review from michelinman.com
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Aug 8, 2026
Reviewer name: Retired Trucker
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Peace of Mind

These are the only tires I will run on my truck. The last set went almost 80K. There is definitely a sense of pride when I look at these tires, knowing I made the right choice. As a retired professional driver I take tire safety very seriously. I tow a boat and two RVs and the Defenders give me peace of mind.

Review from michelinman.com
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Aug 7, 2026
Reviewer name: TomD
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Good replacement for OEM tires on new Land Cruisers - Far Better

Replaced the OEM LTX Trail tires on my 2024 Land Cruiser with only 35K miles - horrible tread life on the Trails. The MS/2 is a far more stable and better handling tire that looks better too in my opinion. Mileage dropped some because the MS/2 is a heavier XL rated tire, with a more aggressive tread design and better traction.

Review from michelinman.com
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Sep 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Retired Doc
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Michelin Comes Through

I bought the Defender LTX to replace a set of XLT A/S for my GMC Sierra that were 10 years old but still had great tread left on them. If I get the same level of wear on these new ones, I will be very happy. Michelin has never let me down.

Review from michelinman.com
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Dec 12, 2024
Reviewer name: Bonnie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Buying Top of the line Michelin Tires

After the Michelin tire installation was completed . I began driving my SUV and it felt like I was driving a new truck . I was absolutely impressed. I made the right decision by buying the best tires.

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