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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX Platinum - LT285/60R20 125S Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX Platinum - LT285/60R20 125S Tire
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Dec 25, 2025
Classact
1 out of 5 stars review

Dissatisfied

I have been using these tires on my f250 work truck before I could get 90-100,000 out of them (highway miles) this last set i struggled to get 68,000 and all wore differently 2 are down to 2 one is a 4 and the other is a 5. The 2 are on one side, my truck has been checked out and right before these tires were put on my front end was rebuilt. So that is a factor for the amout of money that it cost me for these tires I should have gotten more out of them.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Hi there, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry your Defender LTX Platinum tires didn’t deliver the mileage you’ve come to expect. To initiate a warranty claim, please visit an authorized tire dealer for a tire inspection and have the dealer give us a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Dec 11, 2025
JH
5 out of 5 stars review

Looks great on a 4x4 truck

I just put these on a 2004 4x4 truck.... Smooth, quiet, ride and performs excellent in wet and light snowy roads so far. Best of all they came in the exact size I was looking for, and have a more aggressive look which fits exactly with the truck Awesome.

Review from michelinman.com
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Dec 14, 2025
Russ
1 out of 5 stars review

Difficulty with balancing

Switch from defenders ltx to this tires. Had to come back 3 times to rebalance, as it was impossible to drive over 65 due to vibration. Road forced balancing numbers always high. Had to replace 3 out of 4 tires just to get acceptable level of drivability. Still feels less than perfect on highway speeds. Very disappointing.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Russ, sorry to hear about the balancing issues and the inconvenience caused. We recommend visiting an authorized dealer for an inspection of the tires. They can check for installation related causes. If you would like to discuss further, give the Michelin Consumer Care team a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Dec 14, 2025
Migal I n
2 out of 5 stars review

Disappointing

I have ran Michelin tyres on all my pickups. LTX was preferred until the production stopped. I moved to the Platinum Series as recommended. Since original purchase, another set was installed. Each set the attempt to get the tyres balanced is ongoing. Two different companies have attempted to balance. Road force as well as typical balce has been performed. It feels like the tyres are out of balance or round. I am very disappointed in the overall performance of this tyre series. Road noise is much more than the LTX, ride in my opinion is rougher, fuel economy is not close to the LTX series and balancing and staying balanced is frustrating. My pickup is on the highway daily, dependability, performance and ride are must. The michelin defender platinum does not meet expectations. Mike Mike Perry

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Mike, we’re sorry to hear about the balancing challenges and performance concerns. Balancing issues can happen if weights shift, tires aren’t seated evenly, or road force variation exists. We recommend visiting an authorized dealer for an inspection. If we can assist or answer any questions, please call Michelin Consumer Care at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Mar 6, 2025
Mitchellin tires
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

New tire

Nice tires, no noise look good

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Jan 16, 2025
You
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Great tire

So far they have been very good

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Apr 11, 2026
Philip
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tire

Could tell a big difference in the ride as soon as I hit the road after installation. Much smoother and quieter than the All Terrain’s I had replaced. The traction during the rain has been great.

Review from michelinman.com
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Mar 30, 2026
Todd
1 out of 5 stars review

Worst Tires Ever

By far the worst tires I ever bought. Three different merchants tried road force balancing with no luck. I will never purchase Michelin tires again. I don’t normally leave reviews but this time I made an exception.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

David, we’re sorry to hear you’re still experiencing balancing issues with your Defender LTX Platinum tires. Our records indicate that you’ve already been in contact with one of our Consumer Care agents. We encourage you to give us a call so we can review your case further. You can reach us at 866‑866‑6605, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, or Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET.

Apr 26, 2026
Ray crooks
5 out of 5 stars review

30000 miles and I’m still at 70 percent tread life. Amazing tires. I’ll never buy anything else. I’m pulling a 42 ft fifth wheel. It has great traction and I have peace of mind.

Review from michelinman.com
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Mar 2, 2026
Michigan72
3 out of 5 stars review

Not Impressed

Ram 2500 Longhorn. 5000 miles on Michigan roads ride is exceptional on dry roads. Snow and ice performance is terrible how this tire met M+S rating is puzzling . For the premium cost I would not purchase again .

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Ben, we’re glad to hear the Defender LTX Platinum tires deliver an excellent ride on dry roads, but we’re sorry its snow and ice performance is not meeting expectations. While the M+S rating indicates light snow capability, it doesn't offer the same level of winter traction as a dedicated winter tire. If you’d like to discuss this further, a Michelin Consumer Care Representative would be happy to help at 866‑866‑6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).