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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/70R18 116T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - 265/70R18 116T Tire
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Sep 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Murphy1949
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Safest, most comfortable ride you can get is with Michelin's on your vehicle.

Have Michelin Defender LTX 2 on our Lincoln Navigator, and Defender 2 on our Ford Explorer Platinum. They are the most comfortable, best handling, with perfect traction in all weather conditions. They handle the most aggressive roads, are extremely durable, and the tread outlasts the warranty by many miles.

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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.

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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.

Sep 26, 2026
Reviewer name: Ross26
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Definitely the Right Tire for My Truck

I just replaced the Defender LTX M/S tires on my truck after 65,000 miles. There was easily adequate tread to take me to 70,000 miles but with winter coming on I decided to take advantage of the sale local Ford dealers were running this fall and put on a new set of Defender LTX MS2 tires. I figured 65,000 miles without a problem means something and the M/S2 tires are supposed to be a bit better across the board. After having the new tires mounted I had a 2-1/2 hour drive home and it felt like I was driving a new truck; the ride was so much smoother and quieter.

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Oct 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Jeff
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Decent tires, but not worth what they cost.

Decent tires, but not worth what they cost. I purchased these during the fall promotion, but Michelin denied my rebate application claiming they were purchased from an invalid dealer despite the dealer being listed as a participating dealer on their website.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing the Defender LTX M/S2 tires. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the rebate. We encourage you to give our rebate center a call at 866-212-9619 or call the Michelin Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST) so we can look into this further.

Mar 4, 2026
Reviewer name: Daniel
5 out of 5 stars
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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Jun 14, 2026
Reviewer name: Chris G
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Replaced other new tires

Quiet comfortable ride with great fuel economy

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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.

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Oct 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Hank
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Superior to OEM

So far so good. Just replaced my OEM tires on my 2021 Silverado and it's quite the difference in comfort, road noise, smoothness and handling. I'm very pleased so far.

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Jun 21, 2026
Reviewer name: JRofAK
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Dependable, Durable, Best Riding Tire for a Pickup, and The Best Value for your Money!

I've had Michelin Defenders on my last four trucks and all of them had long life, extremely high tread life, were very durable, towed with each and NEVER left me stranded. As a matter of fact, I've never had a flat or leak with Michelins thus I replace the factory set on my new trucks as soon as I purchase the truck. The comfort of the ride is always improved by the Michelins and peace of mind is guaranteed with every Michelin I've purchased in my life.

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May 12, 2026
Reviewer name: JB13
4 out of 5 stars
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.

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