MICHELIN Defender LTX Platinum
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.
Long Lasting Luxury.
The Michelin Defender LTX Platinum is a new class of tire engineered specifically for luxury heavy-duty pickup trucks. This tire combines exceptional tread life with cutting-edge aesthetics, offering both performance and style.
- Michelin pickup truck all-season on-road tire
- Durable luxury made to stand the test of time
- Quiet, comfortable ride, with a premium design
- Long-lasting tread life
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Key benefits for MICHELIN Defender LTX Platinum tire
Long lasting luxury, designed to outlast
When tested for treadwear on a diesel pickup truck, the Michelin Defender LTX Platinum tire lasted twice as long as the Defender LTX M/S (1)
Defender LTX Platinum TIRE REVIEW
There are 150 reviews for the Defender LTX Platinum
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 89% of reviewers recommend this tire
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1-5 on 150 reviews
Posted on November 10, 2025 by Holiday Truck
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Smooth ride.
First 2500 miles have been outstanding. These tires are smoother, quieter and drive more precisely than the factory installed Goodyears. The ride quality is outstanding for a heavier truck. 2025 GMC Sierra with 6.6 Duramax and 10 speed Allison.
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Vehicle Make: GMC Sierra 2500HD
Purchase date: 10/02/25
Posted on November 3, 2025 by Gh
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Defender 2
I bought Defender 2 for my Accord. The worst tires I’ve ever owned! Luckily I bought them at Costco. I had them balanced at least 4 times! NEVER was a balance smooth with these tires. They traded them out for the Premicy. This have been fine.
Vehicle Make: Honda Accord
Purchase date: 07/01/25
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear the tires didn’t meet your expectations and appreciate your honesty. It’s great that Costco was able to assist with the exchange and that the Primacy tires are performing well for you. Your feedback helps us continue improving our products and services. If you need anything further, don't hesitate to give us a call. We can be reached at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin US
November 7, 2025
Posted on October 31, 2025 by Butch
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Great Tires
Got a set of these for my 2013 f-150 Best tires I ever had. Got them balanced & rotated every 5,000 miles. I got 98,000 miles out of them. Got another set a few months so I hope these last the same. With this new set I noticed they hold small rocks in the tread that the first set never did. Must be a small difference in the tread.
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Purchase date: 12/31/24
Posted on October 22, 2025 by DCam
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Vibration
I purchased a set of Defender LTX Platinum recently and immediately noticed significant vibration while driving. After having them professionally installed, the technician struggled to balance them properly—even after adding an excessive amount of weight to each tire. Despite the effort, the vibration persisted. This is actually the *second* set of the same brand I have had installed within the past month, both with identical issues. It is clear that the problem is not isolated to one batch or installer. I have lost confidence in the quality control of this product and plan to return them for a different brand. If you’re considering these tires, I would recommend looking elsewhere unless you are prepared to deal with balancing headaches and a rough ride.
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Purchase date: 10/21/25
We’re sorry to hear about the vibration issues you've experienced with the Defender LTX Platinum tires. We understand how frustrating this must be. Keep in mind the tires come with the Promise Plan. If you are dissatisfied with the tires, bring the original sales receipt to the place of purchase within 60 days for a new set of tires. Should you need further assistance, our Consumer Care team is available at at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin US
October 24, 2025
Posted on October 5, 2025 by Tjubb4
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Great Tires
Tires are great in the rain. No noise. Other complained of them picking up stones, I have not had that issue.
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Purchase date: 07/24/25
MICHELIN Defender LTX Platinum Warranties
We've got your back. A promise of this magnitude can only come from Michelin.
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your Michelin replacement passenger or light truck tires so they are backed by the Michelin Promise Plan™.
The Michelin Promise Plan™ includes the following benefits: 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, Roadside Assistance, Manufacturer's Limited Warranty & Treadwear Warranty.
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1 Based on a treadwear test using tires in size LT275/65R20 on 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD diesels where the MICHELIN® Defender® LTX® Platinum showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove average of a rotated set) of 78,800 miles versus the MICHELIN® Defender® LTX® M/S at 36,500 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 Tyre and Rim Technical Organization Standards Manual.
For speeds over 160mph (100 mph), load and inflation must be adjusted according to the table below.
S-Speed Rated Sizes:
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 100 | 106 | 112 |
| Inflation Increase (psi) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Load Capacity (% of max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 |