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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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Apr 7, 2026
Reviewer name: Edmund
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best light truck tire on the market!

When ordering a new GMC, I read as many tire reviews as I could find. The Michelin Defender LTX M/S generation 2 was receiving rave reviews. After a lifetime of burning through all brands of tires on a variety of sports cars, trucks and passenger cars, experience has taught me to stick with Michelin. And these new Gen 2 offerings were the best performing truck tire for the road, bar none. They also had the best warranty. They are more than adequate for light off roading and boat ramps, but on the road are the smoothest and quietest tires I hae had on any truck. I've run everything, from road tires to All Terrains to Mud tires, even installing non radial tires on a swamp buggy I owned. (Safer when airing down for very rugged conditions off road-Florida is 90% sugar sand and like 10% mud, so All Terrains and M/S tires generally do better on most conditions. The ride after installing thee tires is WAY better than any others I've used. The tires are so quiet I initially was hesitant while towing. But the traction is excellent off road with the sipes on the side and the generally self cleaning tread. More importantly, handling in bad weather and wet braking are all excellent. High speed travel on the interstate is very quiet and composed, just like a passenger cars tire. The occasional road trash and a couple poorly laid curbs and damaged asphalt have caused no damage, as the tires stayed in balance and showed no punctures or cuts. I do make a point of rotating every oil change an remove any stuck gravel or debris every time I wash the truck. I have automotive engineers in the family who advise running 80% of the max pressure on the sidewall and this has yielded very long tread life. I have absolutely no complaints and when my youngest son returns from college I will be putting Defenders on his Nissan as well. These tires cost a little more than average but give you much longer tread life and superior handling and braking. There are many good tires on the market but Michelin generally excels in every category for most people. When in doubt, just get Michelin. There is a reason why my company only used Michelin on the truck fleet when I was i the trades. This particular model is another win for Michelin.

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Mar 4, 2024
Reviewer name: Borykua22
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires for all terrains!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 are great tires for modem pickup trucks & full size SUVS. I own a Chevrolet Suburban LT and this tires fit them perfectly, I can feel the difference while I'm driving if how these tires work on any terrain, specially on rainy days. The material is thick and the tires look powerful. I recommend them if you have a large truck!

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Apr 16, 2026
Reviewer name: pjb
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not happy

Not happy with these tires way too much weight they use 5 1/2 half ounces or more. Took it back they just moved them from the inside. The inside rim truck has a vibration now it didn't help by moving the weights to a different place from the inside rim to the outside would not recommend this tire vibration of seats are shaking was not like this before about the tires had original tires bought the truck new Has never been wrecked. Wheels are not bent just poor quality tire they're telling me this is normal.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear that you’re unhappy with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires and the vibration you’re experiencing. Vibration concerns can sometimes be related to factors such as mounting, balancing or vehicle fitment, which is why we recommend having an authorized Michelin retailer perform a thorough inspection. If the issue continues, our Consumer Care team would be glad to review this further with you. Please contact us at 866‑866‑6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Aug 21, 2026
Reviewer name: Florida Roadrunner
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Smooth as butter!!

Smooth and quiet!! I replaced a set of original factory tires on my Chevy Tahoe, what a difference! I immediately noticed the quieter ride with much less road noise and less shock over bumps in the road. Will see how they do in the long run.

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Sep 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Tker1985
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great set of tires

Had them before on my wifes QX80, then went with another tire the last time. I came back to these this time. they run quiet, they did great for my wife in both the rain and the snow. They also lasted really close to their general rated amount.

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Sep 4, 2026
Reviewer name: Mark 67
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tire for Trucks

I purchased these tires based on consumer reviews of comfort handling, durability and treadwear, I have had them in the past and they were a terrific tire for my truck (Ram 2500) I was more than pleased with the tires.

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Aug 5, 2026
Reviewer name: John
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Road noise

I'm very happy with the quality of the tire but I feel I choose the wrong model for my truck. It's very loud on the road , I'm very unhappy with the tires .

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

John, thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you're satisfied with the quality of your Defender LTX M/S2 tires, but we're sorry to learn that the road noise is louder than expected. We recommend visiting your local authorized tire retailer to have the tires inspected and to verify proper installation, alignment, balance and inflation. If you have additional questions, please contact Michelin Consumer Care at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM-1 PM EST).

Sep 16, 2026
Reviewer name: Johnny
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Can't Be Beat

There simply isn't a better handling tire in all climates! This is my 6th or 7th set of these tires on three different trucks since the year 2001!

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Jun 10, 2026
Reviewer name: 2021 Blue F150
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires!

I have 105,000 mi on these tires and am going in for a new set. These tires are amazing on my F150 that I haul trailers and boats with. I will buy them every time!

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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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