Defender LTX Platinum TIRE REVIEW
There are 181 reviews for the Defender LTX Platinum
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 84% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The Michelin LTX Platinum tires offer excellent performance, comfort, and durability. Customers report a smooth and quiet ride, impressive traction in various weather conditions, and improved fuel efficiency. The tires are praised for their longevity and superior handling. While a few customers experienced minor issues with the tire registration or balancing, the overall consensus is that these tires provide a high-quality driving experience.
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1-10 on 181 reviews
Very Poor Traction On Snowy Roads
Bought these to replace factory Michelin Defender LTX’s on my ‘22 Super Duty, which were great and lasted over 60K miles. They are fine on dry pavement, but downright scary on snow covered roads, where the LTX was surprisingly solid. So bad, in fact, that I am considering replacing them after only about 10K miles. I love Michelin tires and would use nothing else on my Audi, but these are subpar.
Good ride
Shakes
Total junk! Not what I’ve always expected from Michelin. They have been balanced 3 times, twice was road force. They balance out but the truck still shakes the steering wheel. They have done this since they were installed. 2018 Chevy 2500 HD. Less than 500 miles and I’m contemplating buying another brand.
We’re sorry to hear about the ongoing vibration you’re experiencing with your Defender LTX Platinum tires. We recommend returning to your installing dealer for a full inspection of the tires to help identify the cause. 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. Please contact our Consumer Care team at 866‑866‑6605 (Mon–Fri 8am–7pm EST, Sat 9am–1pm EST) so we can review your experience and assist further.
Michelin US
April 7, 2026
I purchased a set of 4 for my 2024 Chevrolet 2500 Duramax over all they are great tires 3 of the 4 did not take any weight when they balanced them since then i have put 50,000 miles on them and there are still 2 with no weight. They have 10/32 on them now looking like i will get over 100,000 miles out of them. I do a lot of high way driving with a flatbed goose neck trailer. They are not the best in mud but we don't get a lot of rain in the Texas panhandle.
Worst Tires Ever
By far the worst tires I ever bought. Three different merchants tried road force balancing with no luck. I will never purchase Michelin tires again. I don’t normally leave reviews but this time I made an exception.
David, we’re sorry to hear you’re still experiencing balancing issues with your Defender LTX Platinum tires. Our records indicate that you’ve already been in contact with one of our Consumer Care agents. We encourage you to give us a call so we can review your case further. You can reach us at 866‑866‑6605, Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM ET, or Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET.
Michelin US
April 3, 2026
Shaking my brains out.
Purchased 4 tires and had lots of issues. They will not balance correctly. Replaced 2 in 3 months because I was told they were out of round from the factory. Road forced balanced all again and truck is still shaking. I have been a fan of these before they redesigned them but not since. Not a happy customer.
We’re sorry to hear about the ongoing vibration issues you’ve experienced with your Defender LTX Platinum tires. We'd like the opportunity to learn more. Please give our Consumer Care team a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin US
March 31, 2026
Excellent tires
The tires were pricey, but very quiet on the highway, very good traction in the rain & also snow
I have 47,200 miles on my Michelin Defender LT they are 6 years old and I need new ones Will I get a pro-rated?
Stability and reliability
We tow a gooseneck horse trailer and just replaced our old Michelin tires with these new ones..the stability in this snowy winter was amazing and the necessity for a totally reliable tire while towing beloved horses is paramount..we will always buy Michelins
Poor Wet Traction
Poor traction on wet pavement, average on light snow. Paid way too much for this tire to get mediocre performance.
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Defender LTX Platinum tires. We’re sorry to hear you’re disappointed with the wet weather traction and light snow performance. Performance can vary based on driving conditions, vehicle setup and tire maintenance. If you have any questions or would like to discuss more, please contact the Michelin Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin US
March 12, 2026