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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 235/75R17 109T Tire for
Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 235/75R17 109T Tire

Most helpful positive review

5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent tread wear, last set went 80,500 miles.

Excellent replacement tire of the same prior Defender LTX M/S model which lasted 80,500 with no service issues. Tires ride great, are quiet, and have excellent traction. Unfortunately, the manufacture date on the tires is 4423 which means the 44th week of 2023, so the new tires were actually 2 and one half years past their manufacture date when sold and installed.
Beach 5
Originally posted on
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Most helpful negative review

2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

NOT your dads LTX, for sure a downgrade

I used to use the LEGENDARY original LTX on my HD trucks. That tire was amazing in every way. This replacement not so much. Tire has about 45 to 50k miles on them and one is separating and the rest show substantial wear on edges and across treads. Will be searching for a new brand. Try new things win new prizes Michelin. You knew you had a winner with the original LTX.
HD driver
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Consumer Care MIC US
We're sorry to hear your Defender LTX M/S tires did not deliver the tread life and durability expected. Tire wear and separat...
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    vehicle is a 4 wheel ...

    vehicle is a 4 wheel drive 2500HD with the 8.1 engine. The original tires lasted 50,000 miles. I experienced one flat tire from a nail when the tires were new. At 50,000 miles, I asked for Michelin LTX. This was a good choice. The Michelins were driven for 110,000 miles will no problems. The tires had finally worn to the wear indicators when I discovered a 1/2" screw sticking in the tire. I removed the screw, but there was no leak. I believe I could have driven another 10,000 miles before I would have been into the wear indicators. I have never had another set to tires to match the performance of the Michelins. The tires always drove straight and worn evenly. I am very pleased with this brand and these are the reasons I purchased another se...
    bluemower
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/13/2013

    Excellent Tire!

    We own 3 vehicles (1 truck & 2 SUV's) & use the Michelin LTX M/S on all of them. We rotate them every 6,000 - 8,000 miles & have always gotten many more miles out of them than is listed. The LTX M/S is outstanding in the snow! We live in a rural area with lots of hills & curves. My husband's job requires him to be on the road before snow plows ever clear our back roads & he loves the traction they provide. Very smooth ride too!
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    from 1989 to present i ...

    from 1989 to present i have used 48each of these tires on two Dodge3500 duallys traveling from Cabo San Lucas Mexico to Anchorage Alaska and throughout the Western and Mid Western states. The truck was loaded with a 5,000 Lance camper and trailed boats from 17 to 22 feet. Great tires !!
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    9/7/2012

    "WHAT CHALLANGE, BRING IT ON!"

    Simply put, the ride is exceptional, great performance, tracking, steering road conditions, tire treadlife. Only downfall is the white outline tires. The way your bonding process is? ( i WAS TOLD THIS BY YOUR REPRESENTATIVE(S) SEE ANY HISTORY, warranty adjustments/ claims...). Had sidewall cracking. Not sure if this could pose a danger, did not want to take that chance. Hoping you would solve this issue, I PURCHASED ONE OF YOUR SIDELINES B.F. GOODRICH, hoping by the time I had to replace them and come back to these tires, this problem would be solved. Currently watching this...
    Originally posted on
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    Supplier Response
    We appreciate the feedback that you provided regarding your positive experience with Michelin LTX M/s tires. In regard to th...
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/14/2013

    Amazing snow grip!

    Two years ago after 32 inch snowfall I was the only one on the road besides the plow trucks. The day before, on my way home from work, the snow was coming down hard and I was headed for a 250 foot elevation hill climb. About halfway up, and around the bend, cars were in the ditch and blocking the road. I had to come to a complete stop on the steep incline. Whew, I didn't slide back down the hill. I put it in four-wheel-drive low expecting some slippage as I started moving again. Surprisingly no slippage whatsoever! I slalomed around the cars and pulled a couple out of the ditch and one up the hill to safety. Without a doubt I would purchase Michelin mud and snow tires again for my four-wheel-drive vehicle.
    Steevans
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    12/18/2018

    Quiet, comfortable and capable tire

    I recently put these on my 2015 Grand Cherokee and so far, they are great. Prior to these, I had the Latitude Tours, which I loved. These have a more aggressive looking tread pattern, and initially, I was a bit concerned they would have increased road noise, or compromise the comfort of the ride, but I have to say I am impressed - they are as good in those respects as the Latitude. These appear to be a more capable tire in snow and mud and I am looking forward to taking them through a Minnesota Winter. Recommmended!
    TChris
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care
    Thanks for the awesome review TChris. Michelin customers ROCK!
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    The tires I have on my ...

    The tires I have on my GMC 2500 Suburban are LTX265/75R16.There is only one brand at the top... Michelin! They have over 40,000 miles and have over the original tread remaining. It seems that they are the only manufacturer of tires capable of making a tire suitable for the weight and payload of any vehicle without compromising performance and wear. I have experienced this over the past 35 years time and time again. Kudos to the engineers at Michelin.
    Richie3
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    9/5/2019

    These are the best tires for the money!!!

    My mom is and over the road truck driver delivering camper trailers all over the country. Her 2008 Silverado 3500HD has nearly 550,000 miles on it. She is on her third set of Michelin - Michelin Defender LTX M/S. 3 Sets of 6 tires per set(18 tires) none of them have ever blown out. The least amount of miles she has gotten out of a set is 103,000 miles the most was 120,000 miles on the last set. These things perform and are well worth the investment.
    jl12122000
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care
    Thanks for the awesome review, jl12122000! Michelin customers ROCK!
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/13/2013

    Gas Mileage Increased

    In over 55 years of driving, I have owned at least 25 cars. I have driven in tough road conditions, but was never as confident as I am now with the LTX M/S Michelins on my 4-Runner. The road noise is very low, the ride is smooth, and my gas mileage went up by 2 mpg, or 10%! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these tires to anyone.
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/15/2010

    Bought a used Nissan 4X4 ...

    Bought a used Nissan 4X4 pickup, the tires were worn but I thought I could get a few more miles on them. Then I picked up a nail in the sidewall on one, and went looking for a replacement. Being a Saturday, some tire dealers were closed, go figure, so I stopped at place I don't normally shop. They had a set of 4 Michelin LTX M/S tires, just the right size and offered a good price, so I said why not? They improved the looks of the truck right away, and as I pulled away from the shop, I could not believe how mush better they made the truck ride. Later, we had some of the worst snow we've had for some time. In 4 wheel drive, those tires were unstoppable, they just kept on digging. Will I buy more Michelins, you better believe it!
    donniedrp
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    6/24/2011

    Couldn't ask for more

    OK, I had michelins on my honda accord years ago and remembered how good they were and how long they lasted (had 110K miles on them when I sold it). So when my 2003 Escape needed replacements for the tires that came on it at 60K miles, I went with the Michelins. Now six years and over 170K miles later I am ready for a new set (or maybe a new vehicle, since the odometer is near 240K). I am very pleased with Michelins. They last forever! The guy at the tire store said I could probably get 5-10K more out of them since I actually still have good tread but am seeing some dry rot - they are getting old. Great tires Michelin!
    luvmymichelins
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    The LTX M/S tires are ...

    The LTX M/S tires are long wearing and more importantly, they retain their wet and snow traction until the very end. Unlike other tires that may have good and dependable traction for the first year, LTX M/S retain their positive traction for stopping, fast starts and cornering.
    kalwak
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    10/21/2015

    Great tires! Very happy with the purchase.

    Purchased a set of Defender LTX M/S tires for our 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited. Could not be happier! Smooth quiet ride, with very good handling. Recently traveled about 1400 miles over varying types of road surfaces and mountain driving. Felt a lot more comfortable coming down the steep and winding mountain roads that we have traveled many times so very familiar with those roads. Nice looking tires as well. Have not tried rain or snow yet so only rating performance based on dry roads.
    bobcat66
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    3/6/2023

    Most Amazing Tire Ever!

    In 45 years of owning vehicles these are probably the best tires I have ever owned. First I did my research before buying these tires. Along with some other traits, I really wanted a tire with good traction for the snow and ice I experience in Michigan as well as decent rolling resistance so that I would still get good fuel economy with our hybrid electric vehicle. I also wanted a quieter tire and this is difficult to find with a mud and snow tire. I narrowed it down to this Michelin and another name brand tire. After discussing this with my auto mechanic brother he said hands down get the Michelin! I have had these tires on our Hybrid Electric All Wheel Drive Escape for 5 1/2 years now and they have been amazing! Smooth riding and quiet wi...
    fishinguy
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 3 out of 5 stars
    3 out of 5 stars review
    3/1/2023

    Not impressive

    It's a month and I am not impressed. I switched from Michelin Premiere which were very nice. Essentially it's like switching from nice and smooth ride to one in which you feel every vibration and bump on steering wheel. 1. The tires are louder than expected based on reviews. 2. I keep feeling vibration, even at very low speeds. The person in tire place checked and says everything looks right. It started with tire change so it is definitely tires not anything else in car. So this is definitely not comfortable drive tire. Probably good for trucks, but not other cars.
    JW
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care MIC US
    JW, we're sorry that you are unhappy with the ride of the Defender LTX M/S. Remember, as part of the Michelin Promise Pl...
  • 3 out of 5 stars
    3 out of 5 stars review
    11/4/2016

    not very happy with the defender

    I have purchase nothing but Michelin's for my 2001 mdx and 2005 tacoma. Always used the "lattitude tour" version and loved them. Probably went through a total of 5 or 6 sets. Now discontinued I went with the defender LTX on my tacoma. They are very noisy. I have to turn up my radeo at 35 MPH. yes, they handle great, but I can't stand the noise. Now my mom needs a set of tires for her 2013 avalanche and I am not sure what to do. Any suggestions?
    scott
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    I've driven on Michelin ...

    I've driven on Michelin tires since the 70's and have been very happy with all of them. Great styling and tread wear. The current set on my '07 Silverado have 27,500 miles on them and you can barely tell they're used. ( Of course, regular rotation helps ) They are very quiet on the road at any speed. The handling of a full size truck is marginal at best, but these tires can handle anything I can throw at them. I've only been in one emergency braking situation with this truck/tire combination which required hard braking and a quick turn and these tires handled it like a champ. In almost 35 years of owning Michelins, I've never had a manufacture's flaw or any such problem and this current set looks like they will be just as trouble free. I wo...
    Jimbo14
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/15/2019

    Another Great Start With New Michelins

    I just bought a new set of Defender LTX M/S tires for my 2018 Lincoln Navigator. They are quiet, even on typically noisy concrete. We'll see if they perform as well and exceed the tread life warranty like my multiple sets of LTX M/S2 tires did on my Ford Expedition. Tire rotations every 5,000 miles make a difference in making the tread wear more evenly.
    kevjoblue
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care
    What an encouraging review! Thanks so much kevjoblue!
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    3/9/2017

    Installed these on my 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

    I had installed these on my 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee a week ago after running on the factory tires. These are very quiet tires and handle great in wet weather. I like the smooth soft ride these tires give. I am a very happy customer. Thanks Michelin.
    Sross1220
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/13/2013

    You get what you pay for with Michelin

    I hate buying tires period. I learned a valuable lesson when I was young about tires. I wanted a set of Michelin's for my 1969 Mustang. Not many 17 year olds can afford new tires, so I settled on another brand. I had troubles from day one with those tires. I went back to the tire dealer and I was offered the opportunity to upgrade to a set of Michelins. I had to borrow money to afford them but man were they worth it. 29 years and many sets of Michelins later, I wouldn't change a thing. My current set has 83,000 miles on them and they still have some life left in them. Wow. I love it when a product lives up to it's hype and advertising.
    Petey
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com