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Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 - LT265/70R17E 123S Tire
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Jan 3, 2026
Reviewer name: G Daddy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Outstanding product

Outstanding product

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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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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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 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 .

Review from michelinman.com
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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).

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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May 21, 2026
Reviewer name: Dave A
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I have 51000 miles on my f 150 truck tires Michelin 275/60r20. They look almost new with plenty of tread remaining. Smooth,noise free riding tire. No uneven wearing,no flats, always maintained air pressure. Rotated every 6,000 miles. Very pleased with performance.

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