Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2
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Tires engineered to last longer without any compromise, for your Sedan, SUV, and Truck. Whether planning for the next family road trip, going about your daily routine, or using your vehicle to support your professional activities, Michelin offers excellent mileage while delivering uncompromised comfort and a quiet drive.
Designed to oulast no matter the distance.
The all-new Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 is meticulously designed to cater to the demands of today’s vehicles. As modern pick-up trucks and full-size SUVs grow larger and more powerful, the Defender LTX M/S 2 delivers the extended tread life that drivers have come to expect.
- Michelin pickup truck, SUV, CUV, and van all-season on-road tire
- Long-lasting tread life
- Reliable traction in demanding conditions
- Uncompromised quiet and comfort
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Key benefits for Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 tire
Our tires offer best-in-class mileage and outperform competitors, providing an additional two years of tread life.
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 tire can provide 2 years of additional treadlife compared to three leading competitive tires.(1)
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 awards
- Michelin is the most awarded tire brand in the U.S.
MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand by industry experts and consumers alike.
Defender LTX M/S 2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 185 reviews for the Defender LTX M/S 2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 89% of reviewers recommend this tire
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1-5 on 185 reviews
Posted on March 22, 2025 by JC
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GOOD SO FAR
Purchase date: 03/08/25
Posted on March 20, 2025 by Juan
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Great product
Good quality very reliable
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Purchase date: 04/02/24
Posted on March 12, 2025 by GMJim
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Great tires but could use improvement in this regard.
I just ordered a set of 275-55-R20 Defender LTX M/S2's to replace my older LTX2's and found that they still use a bar code sticker molded into the bead. On my old set of M/S2's this sticker caused a severe leak on three of my four wheels. This sticker caused moisture to collect between the rim and sticker and eventually corroded the aluminum rim. I had to dismount all four tires, remove the corrosion from the rim and remount with bead sealer after removing the sticker and re balance. Fortunately I was able to do all this myself as I have a friend that has the proper equipment to do it. Otherwise I would have to pay for it. Why put this sticker in this location???
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Purchase date: 03/11/25
Posted on March 4, 2025 by jay56
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TERRIBLY POOR RIDE AND STIFF TIRE
I've been using versions of the Michelin LTX M/S & Defender LTX M/S for the last 16 years and over 260K miles on an FJ Cruiser. Tires have been fantastic in every respect. The current version of the Defender LTX M/S2, only available as XL rated is terrible. Its possible the FJ is too light for the XL rating?, though this is the recommended replacement. This tire rides rough, vibrates, is very stiff, and in my opinion does not meet the quality and ride of a Michelin. The old tires with little tread-life left rode exceptional, these horrible. I highly recommend DO NOT purchase these tires and make the same $1,000 mistake I made.
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Purchase date: 02/04/25
Posted on March 1, 2025 by Ram2017
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I hope they'll be good eventually...
I purchased the tires Dec 27 2024 and when they finally arrived had them balanced and installed on January 31st 2025. Very bumpy ride quality after my OEM Goodyears with 88,000 km on them that still gave a very smooth ride. The shop tried to rebalance on Feb 24th and the ride quality is worse now and there's definetly something wrong. I think I'll like them once this is sorted out but lots of hassle and time wasted so far. I read such good reviews I was really expecting better. Also it was interesting these tires were made in Brazil. At this point I'll give the tires 2 stars not knowing if its a bad tire(s) or a bad install and balance. So with that said I want to like them but not yet.
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 Warranties
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1 • Based on U.S. Department of Transportation Average Annual Miles per driver (13,500 miles) and Desrosiers Automotive Consultants estimate of annual average kilometers driven in Canada (23,000 km), and on a treadwear test using tires in size 275/55R20 on 2020 Ford F150s where the MICHELIN® Defender® LTX® M/S 2 tire showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 95,200 miles versus the Bridgestone® Alenza AS Ultra at 45,300 miles and the Continental® TerrainContact™ H/T at 65,900 miles and the Pirelli® Scorpion™ All Season Plus 3 at 61,100 miles. Actual on-road results may vary.
Government UTQG Ratings do not apply to light truck sized tires.
XL = Extra Load
>> The sizes shown are average design values for tires measured on specified measuring rim widths. Some tires may vary from this value by +/-3% of the section height (affecting overall diameter), and +/-4% of the section width.
>> Section width varies approximately 0.2" (5mm) for every 0.5" change in rim width.
>> Tread patterns are often tuned to accomodate different tire widths. Tires for a particular dimension of a given tireline may vary in appearance from the tire shown in the photograph.
WARNING: Serious or fatal injury may result from tire failure due to underinflation or overloading. To ensure correct air pressure and vehicle load, refer to vehicle owner's manual or tire information placard on the vehicle. Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting. Only tire professionals should mount tires and they should never inflate beyond 40 psi to seat the beads. Before mixing types of tires in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations.
DANGER: Never mount a 15" diameter tire on a 15.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 16" diameter tire on a 16.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 17" diameter tire on a 17.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 19" diameter tire on a 19.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 22" diameter tire on a 22.5" rim.
Inflation pressure increase must not exceed the maximum pressure branded on the tire sidewall. When a customer requests a replacement tire with a lower speed rating than the original equipment tire, you must clearly communicate to him or her that the handling of the vehicle may be different, and that its maximum speed capability is limited to that of the lowest speed-rated tire on the vehicle. Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.
For high-speed driving, additional inflation pressure and possibly reduced tire loading and/or upsizing is required. In the absence of specific recommendations by the vehicle manufacturer, use the following guidelines based on those in the European Tire and Rim Technical Organization Standards Manual.
For speeds over 160km/h (100 mph), load and inflation must be adjusted according to the table below.
T-Speed Rated Sizes:
Maximum Speed (mph) 100 106 112 118
Inflation Increase (psi) 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0
Load Capacity (% of max.) 100 100 100 100
H-Speed Rated Sizes:
Maximum Speed (mph) 100 106 112 118 124 130
Inflation Increase (psi) 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0
Load Capacity (% of max.) 100 100 100 100 100 100