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Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 255/55R18/XL 109H Tire
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Jul 29, 2024
Reviewer name: mattc93
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet. Tough. Grippy. Smoooooooth

Amazing how well these hold up off-road on my job site. Even in the mud they keep going. Nice quiet ride on the way home. Super long tread life. Amazing grip, really unstopped in snow and ice. When they were installed they balanced super easy and ride so smooth. Wide range of sizes for all vehicles!

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May 22, 2020
Reviewer name: Stevie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Will never buy a different tire!

I got these in 2018, they've been through 6 seasons now. I'll never buy another tire; these are amazing. We have seriously hot summers and seriously cold winters here in the Badlands; temperatures go from +110 to -40. The Defenders haven't even blinked. Snow, ice, off-road, deep mud, highway; they're a great ride with great traction. They're not the quietest tire; then again, if you want a serious all-season tire and tread, noise is something you learn to live with. Quiet tires can't grip for anything. I'm sorry so many others have had issues; these tires have never let me down. I'm hoping they'll still be this good when I need another set.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care

Thanks for the awesome review, Stevie! Michelin customers ROCK!

Apr 2, 2022
Reviewer name: Retired FireDept
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Pre Mature Tread wear, sad

Purchased my 2016 F150 Lariat with what I thought were the best 275 55/R20 LTX M/S2 and only have 33k miles. Need Replace. Nice even wear, Rotated every 5K Miles, would Like to replace with same or equivalent (if and only If) I can pro rate. Please contact me ASAP Im Keeping this truck for many more years, I have reciepts of rotation but not filled out book pg 23-25 as Ford dealer Never Gave it to me. ;<{

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Retired FireDept, we are sorry to read that your tires need replacing prior to delivering the expected mileage. One of our team members will be in touch, or you can contact us at 866-866-6605 for assistance.

Feb 1, 2022
Reviewer name: ridesdressage
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

On my 2nd set on Escape!

My 2015 Escape came equipped with the worst (not Michelin) high performance tires on earth and literally were breaking apart in a short time. I was advised the Defenders were the best and I'm on my 2nd set. I've had Blizzaks on this car, but now that they're worn out, I find the Defenders do the job all seasons in Michigan!

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Oct 5, 2020
Reviewer name: Sludgeguy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best tires for towing heavy loads

I have had several sets of these tires over 15 yrs of towing my boat following the Salmon runs of 2 Greatlakes. As the years gone by the boats have gotten bigger requiring heavier pickups to pull them. My current boat is 14,000 LBS and pull it with a single wheel GMC 3500 HD Diesel. I fish alot and towed alot, these tires are rock solid for the serious towing vehicle that tows more than a few miles to the ramp. They're not All-Terrain tires, All Terrains couldn't hold up to the heat and abuse these things are subjected to in my application. If you're looking for a long lasting heavy duty no worries tire for your investment this is it. If not get a set of nobby All -Terrains for the sound.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care

Love to read great reviews like this one! Thanks Sludgeguy!

May 25, 2016
Reviewer name: Michelin Vibraions
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Below expectations

I have owned multiple sets of Michelin LTX tires on my trucks through out the years and have always had a great service from them.. until now with the LTX Defender tires. I bought these tires to replace a very worn set of OEM BF Goodrich tires that came on my truck. After 3 separate tire shops attempts at balancing the tires I am still left with a very significant amount of vibration at speeds over 50 mph. Very disappointing to say the least!

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Jun 4, 2021
Reviewer name: Roadk965
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Tires

It is not every day that you come across a product that is not only suitably described by the maker. The Defender LTX M/S2 is such a product. I didn't choose them they came stock on my 2018 F-150 and I have to say Ford mede a great choice. Not only are they a quite tire, they are surefooted in the rain and give great response on dry roads. I think when you combine those two with the longevity of the tires you have a winner. I now have 49,750 miles on this original set and they look like they can go another 10,000 miles easily. I just returned from a 5,450 mile vacation trip and I was expecting to possibly have to replace them before coming home. To my surprise the tires look just like they did before I left. I am planning to replace them with the same tire when they do wear out and I am also adding a spare of the same size. Rotations will then cost a bit more for 5 tires but I expect I'll have that set for a lot longer that this one. I'm saving money with these tires that's another reason to choose them.

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Nov 6, 2020
Reviewer name: JerryX
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

New Feeling on the tire

This tire is installed today to replace the stock one. When I drove my car back home, I've got a new feeling, just like I was driving a new car. The new tire made the car feel more comfortable, like sitting on a firm-but-soft spring, very good! I am ready for the winter season for ski, will provide more updates for the highway and light snow conditions.

Review from michelinman.com
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Mar 23, 2017
Reviewer name: GeorgeNY
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent set of tires

I installed the MICHELIN® Defender® LTX® M/S tires in my 1999 Land Cruiser a couple of weeks ago. The last set I had was the MICHELIN® LTX® M/S which lasted me 81K miles. I was waiting for these tires for 5 months as Michelin paused production of them. I read all the reviews everywhere and I am glad at the end I decided to continue with the Michelin as I have on my other 2 cars. People complain for noise. I could not hear anything. Yes these tires might not be perfect for snow but they seem to be good on wet surfaces. Coming from old beat up tires you can really tell the difference on the ride.

Review from michelinman.com
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May 13, 2021
Reviewer name: MacGyver
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice quiet ride.

I've had these tires on my F150 for a couple of months now and they are the quietest, smoothest riding tire I have ever owned. My truck is 9 years old and I've gone through 2 sets of tires from another manufacturer in 100,000 kms. With 115,000 km wear warranty on these Michelins, I'm sure I will be replacing the truck long before the tires wear out. The higher load rating is a bonus as I use my truck for towing and hauling about half of the time.

Review from michelinman.com
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