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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
michelinman.com
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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
Originally posted on
michelinman.com
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
    8/13/2013

    Great Tires

    These tires are on a 4x4 pickup truck. I haul a large John Deere mower on a trailer 120 miles each way three times a month. These tires are just great in all types of weather. I do rotate them about every 6 to 8 thousand miles. I will continue to buy Michelin tires on all of my vehicles!!
    charrell101
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/8/2013

    Safety for the long haul

    We had these on our Chevy Trailblazer, because I had previously had this series on another vehicle, and was very pleased with the traction in snow. Again, these never disappointed me and better yet, we got 80,000 miles out of them, and they wore evenly all the way across the tread, and remained very effective until they simply had no tread left. Best set of tires I have ever had.
    indychevyman2
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/21/2010

    Purchased these in the LT ...

    Purchased these in the LT 245/75 R16E for a GMC 2500 HD.These replaced the factory tires with 48,000 miles on the truck.Was very pleased with every aspect of this tire.I tow a 12,000 lb. fifthwheel camper aprox. 2,000 miles a year and also work in the road construction industry statewide in Wisconsin so most every road condition possible was thrown on these tires.Tire wear was very uniform with little to no cupping on front tire edges when rotation time comes,one time past due at 9,000 miles.Michelin passes with flying colors with this tire performing this well on a truck that weighs 7,000 lb. empty.
    saywhat
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 1 out of 5 stars
    1 out of 5 stars review
    2/12/2020

    Very Noisy and rough ride

    I bought these tires less than a year ago, I have put about 4,000 miles on them and I really dislike them. There is no smooth ride and they are so noisy it's frustrating. I was told by the tire shop to give them some time since they are new but there has been zero change. I don't even like driving my vehicle anymore because of the tires. I really wish I could say otherwise but unfortunately aside from the warranty I would never recommend these to anyone.
    Danielle
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care
    Thanks for bringing this to our attention, Danielle. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact with you. You ma...
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/30/2017

    perfect tire for the pirce

    I purchased these tires to replace a set of Asian tires that were original equipment on the SUV. The OE tires only lasted 35,000 miles and were as bad as you get in Wisconsin weather. These new Defenders are great on ice and snow and have a quite ride. They are harder then other tires I had so you do feel the bumps a little more in cold weather. I did get the 3 for 4 sale so saved a lot on the tires. The last set of LTX tires I had lasted 85,000 miles on an SUV so I expect the same from these. Many car companies are now using the cheap Asian tires to try to save money. I just is not worth it to get cheap tires and then have to replace .
    OpaGeek
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    9/14/2018

    Better than factory tires

    On my 2017 RAM 1500 Limited, the factory tires lasted as expected, about 17k miles. I've been a Michelin LTX fan for about 15 years. The Defender LTX MS didn't disappoint. They have a MUCH smoother ride than the factory tires ever did and handle very well. I've had them a few months now and can't yet see treadwear, but I know from Michelin experience they will last many many years.
    thePants
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care
    Thanks so much for the kind words thePants, we appreciate your loyalty.
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/12/2010

    At presentI have a 4 ...

    At presentI have a 4 wheel drive Avalanche and 2 wheel drive Avalanche. For the past 12 years I have not run anything but Michelen tires on my vehicle. I am on long road trips in my job and I love the quite smooth ride I get from my Michelen tires. when I go in the rough with the 4 wheel drive I have no problem with traction in mud or snow . I live in the Ozark mountains and all of the back roads I travel or flint rock gravel and I have never had a sliver punture my Michelen tires.
    IGERNUT
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 1 out of 5 stars
    1 out of 5 stars review
    12/24/2016

    Disappointed

    I recently bought a set of Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires to replace a set of Michelin Latitude tires that came on my Grand Cherokee. The ride is much rougher with the Defender tires than the Latitude tires. The road noise is also higher with the Defender tires. I am disappointed with the Defender tires.
    Tire guy
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    9/4/2013

    Longest Lasting tire

    Best tires I ever had on a large truck/suv. Did so good on my Dodge Durango for 80,000 miles, I sold it with them still on it & bought a set for my Chevrolet Tahoe... only 50,000 miles on them but still going strong. Reliable, never flat & very minimal wear.
    Bam.inc2
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/11/2010

    I bought these for my ...

    I bought these for my Ford F150 supercab 4Dr.These tires are excellent for city and highway use.I will recomend these tires for all applications-rain,snow,hot weather-curves braking,stopping all of a sudden.Just a great all round tire and i will always purchase michelins for my vehicles.I will need some for my Ford Escape and will be shopping in the next 6 months.Thanks Michelin for such a great product--lifetime member
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/16/2010

    I only have 6,000 miles ...

    I only have 6,000 miles on these tires. Just did my first rotation. I am very pleased with which the tires have preformed so far. We do alot of highway driving. The tires are great at highway speeds they hold the road well and are great on wet an slipper roads. What really impressed me more was how the tires handle rocky gravelly bumpy roads. My Jeep GC rides over these roads with such ease. The handling is excellent with good steering control over the bumps and potholds and the interior ride is comfortably smooth considering that thiese are unpaved gravel roads. This is my first set of Michelin tires and I would buy these tires again.
    Star
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/8/2013

    This is the second set for my truck.

    These are a great set of tires. Long lasting as long as you rotate every 5,000 miles. If you don't your front tires can become cupped and you will feel some front end vibration. Rotate from to back every 5,000 miles and you can get 70,000+ miles easy.
    fireman42
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 3 out of 5 stars
    3 out of 5 stars review
    2/28/2012

    2 sets of LTX M/S

    The LTX M/S tires are standard equipment on my 2005 GMC Envoy Denali 2WD. I am preparing to get my third set of tires for this vehicle, yet I only have 76k miles on the vehicle, which means I only get 34k miles out of these tires per set. My complaint is the tires seem soft, and I do not get the expected mileage out of these tires. I am trying to get a set of Michelin LTX AT2's but they are on a long back order. I have the LTX AT2s on both a 2009 Chevy Silverado 3/4 ton 4x4, and also on a 2002 Chevy TrailBlazer 2WD. I get fabulous tire wear on these vehicles.
    gene
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/5/2021

    Defender LTX M/S Tires

    I was told that these tires could be put on my Ford Taurus SEL, He said theses tires were for a car, then I told him that LTX means for Light Truck. I love the tires and they handle excellant, but I still have my doubts about these tires being for a car. So you tell me Michelin.
    Rick
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care
    Rick, there are several tires that would work well on your Ford Taurus SEL, depending on your driving style. Our records indi...
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/13/2010

    These tires came as ...

    These tires came as standard equipment on my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. At 85,000 miles they needed to be replaced. The folks at the tire dealer thought I was crazy for putting such expensive tires on an older truck, but I told them that I planned to drive it until this set of tires wear out and I would be making money with the more expensive tire.
    TC7
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 1 out of 5 stars
    1 out of 5 stars review
    10/17/2023

    Bad tire

    I purchased 4 of 245/60/18 TX Radial X , M+S 105H on 10. 31, 2021 for Toyota Highlander. The date today is 10/17/2023. I have driven 20548 miles since my purchase and now it just got Blow out one of my front right side while driving on the Highway I almost lost the control of the car. I'm very disappointed with the reliability/wear of my Michelin tires. Needless to say, I could loss my live. And now I still have 3 more tires I do not feel safe to have.
    Omar
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Michelin US
    Omar, we're sorry to read of this, but we are certainly glad you were able to maintain control without incident. Tires are to...
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/13/2013

    The only tire that my family and I buy.

    Michelin Tires have become the standard tire of choice for my family's vehicles. The tread wear is excellent and in fact my daughter exceeded the tire tread warranty by 15,000 mile on her Chevy Equinox. The tires ride very smooth and quiet. I have confidence in the tires whether driving in and around town or out of town vacations.
    crazyhorse
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 2 out of 5 stars
    2 out of 5 stars review
    11/30/2018

    Disappointed

    I put 4 Defender LTX on my new Colorado 3 years ago. They handle good, low noise and good traction even in snow. The problem is they are almost worn out with only 57000 km on them, around 3/32"/2.5mm tread remaining. They were properly rotated. Due to the high cost, I don't know if I will buy more of these tires. Very disappointing!
    hammy
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    11/14/2018

    Good tires.

    I have defenders on my pickup 1 ton pick up truck and I have a relatively heavy equipment trailer. I was on the highway when it was raining and the car ahead of me scretched to a stop. Stopped on the brakes and my truck and trailer stoped on a dime. I recommend these tires for anyone.
    Michael K
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com
    Consumer Care
    Michael K, so glad to hear of your great experience with Defender LTX tires!
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    8/13/2013

    Nothing but......

    I will use nothing but this brand of tire. For the last four new cars that I have bought, I immediately switched out the tires to my LTX M/S. Primary reason....the safety factor. These are the greatest for everyday driving in rain, snow, etc. I can drive with confidence in inclement weather.
    BeachGirl
    Originally posted on
    michelinman.com