Defender LTX M/S 2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 485 reviews for the Defender LTX M/S 2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 88% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The tires provide excellent traction, handling, and stability in various weather and road conditions, including snow and ice. Customers report a smooth, comfortable, and quiet ride with minimal road noise. The tires also demonstrate impressive tread life and durability, with some users reporting over 90,000 miles of use before needing replacement. Overall, the tires offer a great balance of performance, comfort, and value.
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1-10 on 485 reviews
Great value!
I always buy Michelin tires for their smooth, quiet ride; exceptional wear and confidence in rain, snow and all kinds of weather.
I have 51000 miles on my f 150 truck tires Michelin 275/60r20. They look almost new with plenty of tread remaining. Smooth,noise free riding tire. No uneven wearing,no flats, always maintained air pressure. Rotated every 6,000 miles. Very pleased with performance.
Are these new? paper stickers are missing
don't know why 3 different DOT#'s are used. tires don't have the little fingers sticking out I've seen on previous Michelin purchases. Tires very dirty.
Review
These tires ride much better than the ones I replaced. The jury is out on their ability to reduce hydroplaning, which is the reason I purchased them.
Long lasting
Last set I had on suv lasted 84k. Still had 6/32 when I installed new set
Great tires
Smooth and safe ride
Still the best, I'm not sure
I've run nothing but these Michelins on my 2 Suburbans, Mercury Grand Ma and, now, Buick LaCrosse. Always felt good knowing I had my family riding on the best, but now I'm not so sure. I went for a check on a slow leak in a tire on Friday, 40,000 miles and 6 years old. We'll, I never expected to find out that my tires are dry-rotting 😱 I NEVER expected that from my Michelins. I figured these might be a one-off, so spent an unplanned $1,300 to replace them. I am not sure about which tires to buy going forward, but for now I decided to stick with the brand I've trusted for 35 years.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires and truly appreciate your continued loyalty to our brand. We’d like the opportunity to discuss this further. Please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin US
May 8, 2026
Not impressed
Tires cause vibration in yukon xl
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you’re experiencing vibration concerns with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires. Vibration can be influenced by several factors, including balance or alignment. We recommend visiting an authorized dealer for an inspection to help identify the cause and ensure everything is properly adjusted. If you’d like additional support, our Consumer Care team is happy to assist. Our number is 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin US
May 12, 2026
One Tough Tire Defender LTX2
Michelin Defenders LTX are a great long lasting tire .I got 73,000 miles on my last set and tires were not worn out yet.I bought a new set of Defenders LTX2 just recently and are rated for 80,000 miles.They are great tires.
New install
Had new 20” tires installed on my 2021 F150 at Costco. There is a slight vibration around 30 to 40mph. My older stock tires ran smooth. Per Costco’s advice, I am having Ford check suspension however I and my ford tech believes the tires need rebalanced using road load balancing something Costco does not offer. Costco balanced tires twice.