MICHELIN Defender LTX M/S 2
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.
Designed to outlast no matter the distance.
The all-new Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 is meticulously designed to cater to the demands of today’s vehicles. As modern pick-up trucks and full-size SUVs grow larger and more powerful, the Defender LTX M/S 2 delivers the extended tread life that drivers have come to expect.
- Michelin pickup truck, SUV, CUV, and van all-season on-road tire
- Long-lasting tread life
- Reliable traction in demanding conditions
- Uncompromised quiet and comfort
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Key benefits for MICHELIN Defender LTX M/S 2 tire
Our tires offer best-in-class mileage and outperform competitors, providing an additional two years of tread life.
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 tire can provide 2 years of additional treadlife compared to three leading competitive tires.(1)
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MICHELIN Defender LTX M/S 2 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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There are 483 reviews for the Defender LTX M/S 2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 88% of reviewers recommend this tire
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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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1-5 on 483 reviews
Posted on May 11, 2026 by JB13
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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.
Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Tahoe
Purchase date: 05/07/26
Posted on May 9, 2026 by TAM
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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.
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Vehicle Make: Land Rover Defender 130
Purchase date: 05/09/26
Posted on May 9, 2026 by Fmp
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Long lasting
Last set I had on suv lasted 84k. Still had 6/32 when I installed new set
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Vehicle Make: Toyota 4runner
Purchase date: 05/01/26
Posted on May 5, 2026 by LaDe
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Great tires
Smooth and safe ride
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Vehicle Make: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Summit
Purchase date: 05/04/26
Posted on May 4, 2026 by Greg
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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.
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Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Purchase date: 05/01/26
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
Legal Mentions
1 Based on U.S. Department of Transportation Average Annual Miles per driver (13,500 miles) and Desrosiers Automotive Consultants estimate of annual average kilometers driven in Canada (23,000 km), and on a treadwear test using tires in size 275/55R20 on 2020 Ford F150s where the MICHELIN® Defender® LTX® M/S 2 tire showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 95,200 miles versus the Bridgestone® Alenza AS Ultra at 45,300 miles and the Continental® TerrainContact™ H/T at 65,900 miles and the Pirelli® Scorpion™ All Season Plus 3 at 61,100 miles. Actual on-road results may vary.
H-Speed Rated Sizes:
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.
T-Speed Rated Sizes:
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 |
| Inflation Increase (psi) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Load Capacity (% of max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 124 | 130 |
| Inflation Increase (psi) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Load Capacity (% of max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |