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Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - LT285/70R17E 126S Tire
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Jan 11, 2024
Kamille B
5 out of 5 stars review

Very nice

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These tires are so nice on my vehicle! They definitely feel luxury compared to the thin cheap tires I was driving before. They seem like they will be very durable long-term and I would definitely recommend them to anybody looking for tires, as they seem perfect.

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May 16, 2024
MCllc20
3 out of 5 stars review

Great Tires But Rock Slingers

Great Tires, Handled really well when I was plowing snow. Theyre ok in muddy conditions. The only problem is theyre rock slingers. Its constantly throwing rocks and you can hear them from inside the cab when they hit the body. If you go a lot to places where its dirt roads get another pair of tires

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Apr 22, 2024
Brent G
5 out of 5 stars review

Listen to your mechanic

We listened to our trusty mechanic and bought Defenders for our 2014 F150. My daughter reports they are quiet and smooth as promised. The unexpected bonus was the white lettering. It's a small detail that I love and was a little worried I'd have t give up. We had a nail puncture but is fixed now. I hope they last a while.

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Feb 23, 2024
Barbiedawl
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

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Jan 28, 2024
Hunfemom29
5 out of 5 stars review

I love Michelin Defender Tires

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My all time favorite tires for my truck is Michelin tires.The Michelin Defender LTX M/S is by far the best quality tires of all time.They are the perfection of durability and I highly recommend these Michelin tires.

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May 8, 2025
EssKelly2510
5 out of 5 stars review

15 Years & Will Never Buy Any Other Tire Type

The Defender LTX M/S2 tire has gotten me across the country, literally. It flawlessly handles snow, rain, mud, sand, gravel, asphalt, and everything in between, without compromising the quality and comfort of the ride. The noise is nonexistent in the cab of the SUV, even at high speeds.

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Jan 23, 2024
Megs
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the Michelin line of tires since they have always done well for me. These Defender tires are no exception- perfect combination of value and durability. Perfect for what my family requires in the rainy yucky seasons of Louisiana!

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Nov 23, 2024
Matt
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

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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.

Aug 2, 2024
PObyd
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.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

PObyd, we&#39;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&#39;s store at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST so that we can get additional info.

Apr 21, 2025
Paul P
2 out of 5 stars review

Purchased these Defender LTX M/S2 little over a year ago, for my 2015 Chevy Silverado with 65K miles on the odometer. I have experienced all facets of weather conditions with these tires. Tires ride good for HIGHWAY applications. Tires ride good in the rain, but that is where it ends. Tires are very sloppy in the any amount of snow on the road. The tires are inflated to 35-psi, per Manufacture recommendations. The RIDE QUALITY is absolutely HORRIBLE. The tires ride so HARD that you feel EVERY bump and crevice in the road. Great on the HIGHWAY, but that's it. I have been purchasing Michelin products for 40-years and these are the worse I have ever had. I am very meticulous about products I purchase for my vehicles... safety and handling are always in the forefront. BUT RIDE QUALITY suffers greatly for these tires. Never had to give up on ride quality before, WHY NOW? Now my vehicles has rattles I've never had before! Michelin Team, please help!

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Paul P, we are sorry to read of your dissatisfaction in the Defender LTX M/S2 tires on your Silverado. We suggest taking your vehicle to an authorized Michelin retailer, preferably the selling dealer, for an inspection of the tires. Then give our team a call so that we can get the dealer's findings and determine next steps. We can be reached at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST Mon-Fri.