Defender LTX M/S TIRE REVIEW
There are 1260 reviews for the Defender LTX M/S
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 83% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
Customers overwhelmingly praise these tires for exceptional durability and long tread life, with many reporting 80,000 to over 115,000 miles per set. Reviewers consistently highlight excellent all-weather traction in rain, snow, and gravel, plus a smooth, quiet ride that reduces road noise significantly. Many are repeat buyers citing reliable performance and wear patterns that justify the investment. A small number report occasional road noise or lower-than-expected tread life, but these concerns are vastly outweighed by widespread satisfaction and strong recommendations.
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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.
Defenders are Best
Only tires that I purchase… Last forever…always an even ride!
Great tires
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.
Definitely a great tire, very happy with them
My truck rides very nice.
Could be Michelin's best tire
Could be Michelin's best tire. OEM on parents '03 GMC Envoy. I normally am not a fan of OEM tires, but these were exceptional. When replacement time came, local tire shop (and Michelin experts) recommended that these tires were still the best option. Just replaced those, as my parents don't drive nearly as much in their advanced age and the tires were starting to show signs of dry rot, which I've read is normal with Michelin's high mileage tires as they just don't wear out! These newest ones are probably the best Michelin tires, and I speak from experience. Another vehicle was supplied OEM with Primacy Tours, which were trash, and I replaced with the Defender2 and while better, aren't the equal of the Defender LTX! I have another vehicle with Pilot Sport All Season 4s which might be slightly better than the Defender LTX, but I have to knock them a point as I can't get 20k miles on them. But they ARE a high performance tire, and phenomenal! The Defender LTX is incredibly quiet, smooth, and resists hydroplaning and tramlining. Haven't bee drven in the snow, but considering how excellent they are in the other 3 seasons, I'm confident they'd perform just fine in the snow. Highly recommend!
Love'm
Best tires I've ever purchased! I put them on both of my Tacomas and I'm on my second set on my current daily driver. I get close to 100k miles on each set. Yes, I rotate them and run the appropriate tire pressure as scheduled. The handling of my truck in adverse weather is so much better with my Michelin Defender LTX M/S...even in hurricane rain they grip the road while other vehicles are hydroplaning
My wife put me on to these tires back in 2012 when I bought my truck brand new she then bought a new van and if it doesn't come with Michelin tires I'm not buying that also was 2012 now in 2025 she had bought a 2018a year ago so for Christmas I bought her the defenders she tells everyone if you haven't got Michelin tires you are wasting your time and money
Love my Michelin tires
I have been a Michelin customer since 1982. I have had many vehicles and have always used Michelin tires. The grip in rainy weather makes me feel secure. The durability is fabulous.
Ride is super soft.
These tires lasted 100,000 miles on my last jeep.