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)
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MICHELIN Defender LTX Platinum Warranties
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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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Defender LTX Platinum TIRE REVIEW
There are 179 reviews for the Defender LTX Platinum
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 84% of reviewers recommend this tire
For any matter regarding customer service (in-store experience, after-sales service, delivery, etc.) please contact our Consumer Care team
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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1-5 on 179 reviews
Posted on April 3, 2026 by Jeff
Collected by Bazaarvoice
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.
Vehicle Make: Chevrolet 2500 HD LTZ
Purchase date: 10/28/25
Posted on April 2, 2026 by Lynn Henry
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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.
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Vehicle Make: Chevrolet 2500
Purchase date: 05/13/25
Posted on March 30, 2026 by Todd
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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.
Vehicle Make: Ford F250
Purchase date: 06/20/25
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
Posted on March 24, 2026 by Robmcgloin
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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.
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Vehicle Make: Ram 2500
Purchase date: 11/21/25
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
Posted on March 13, 2026 by 2023 Ram 2500
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Excellent tires
The tires were pricey, but very quiet on the highway, very good traction in the rain & also snow
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Vehicle Make: Ram 2500
Purchase date: 11/28/25
Legal Mentions
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 |