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® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand by industry experts and consumers alike, across major categories and segments.
Defender LTX Platinum TIRE REVIEW
There are 113 reviews for the Defender LTX Platinum
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 94% of reviewers recommend this tire
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1-5 on 113 reviews
Posted on May 16, 2025 by ajairstream
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Might be the best Defender to date
My 2024 Silverado 3500HD came with Goodyears.......I should have taken them off at the Dealer and had a set of Defender LTX Platinums put on from day one. I like a few of you scratched my head at this new tread design, but I have never been let down by Michelin Tires. I had the last tire issue with the factory Goodyears and pulled all of them and had four Defender LTX Platinums put on. Here is after about 3000 miles of driving on them. Much quieter, better mileage are the first things I noticed. My fears of how the tire would handle rain came very abruptly one afternoon. I was on the freeway doing 70mph and a cloud burst hit the freeway. The tires locked me to the road, I felt no disconnect to the road which gave me time to slow down. I use these for towing our Airstream and like the handling of the sidewalls. The tire gives you support but also gives you a comfortable ride. This might be the best Defender I have ever purchased.
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Purchase date: 04/28/25
Posted on May 13, 2025 by Twisted Rick
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Bravo Michelin, Well done!
I could not give the Michelin Defender LTX Platinum higher praise. I needed to go up a size to get to a higher weight capacity as I pull a 33 foot RV. I was concerned that going to a true LT size tire was going to ruin my ride and get noisy. Boy was I mistaken! I put them on my Ford F150 Platinum Hybrid and the ride has never been better. Even more impressive is how quiet these tires are. When my truck goes into electric driving mode it is dead silent in the cab, not a whisper of road noise. I'm impressed, Bravo Michelin!
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Purchase date: 11/06/24
Posted on May 11, 2025 by Caboose
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The new tread design is state of the art, that goes with the long lasting tread wear they advertise for LT or EV vehicles.
I’ve had these tires on for a week, since swapping my winter tires. The handling is outstanding., the smooth feeling on the steering wheel is outstanding, it’s early days yet, but I have faith in Michelin and the Defender platinum tires I bought. Do yourself huge favor and get your Michelin tires ASAP.
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Posted on May 11, 2025 by Jeff
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Great tires
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Purchase date: 04/25/25
Posted on May 11, 2025 by Ron63
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Good traction and quiet.
Smooth ride and quiet.
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Purchase date: 05/08/25
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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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.
[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 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.
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