Defender LTX MS TIRE REVIEW
There are 1151 reviews for the Defender LTX MS
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 85% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires are generally well-regarded for their smooth, quiet ride quality, impressive traction in various weather conditions, and long tread life. However, some customers have reported issues with excessive road noise, premature tread wear, and vibration problems. Overall, the tires appear to provide excellent performance and value for most users.
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31-40 on 1151 reviews
Ripped off by Michelin
Michelin totally sandbagged me. I was told I'd get a $100 rebate. Online I was offered $90 I received a credit card app which requested all kinds of personal info on line, which I do not do. No cheque, no coupon, no customer service, zip. I should have spent the money on Bridgestone. Never buy Michelin!
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry for the frustration you've encountered with the rebate process. We understand how disappointing it can be when expectations aren’t met, especially regarding promotional offers. To help resolve this, we encourage you to email us at michelincanada@bhn.com or call 833-202-0804. Additionally, our Consumer Care team is available to assist you at 866-866-6605 (Monday–Friday: 8 AM–7 PM EST, Saturday: 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin North America, Inc.
September 25, 2025
Simply- THE BEST
I have driven on Michelins since the early 1970's and would not consider any other brand. The winter tires are outstanding.
All around performance
Good tires , third set , all around performance ,use all year around on 1/2 ton pickup 4x4 ,dont have time to be switching tires two times a year !
I have been running this series of your tires on 2 different vehicles' for over 20 years and have nothing but praise for them. There has just not been any failing grade at any point. Thank you for continuing this product without changing to be better like so many products and in actual fact end up give the customer a inferior product . Keep your quality, IF IT'S NOT BROKEN DON'T FIX IT.
What a remarkable difference
Really quite comfortable tires. It feels like I put slippers on my truck. The original tires hydroplaned and had poor traction. Not these they are great. The truck handles so much better.
Tires are quiet
Less then perfect
This is my second set and by far these are less then great, with only 36,000 miles on them they slip (hydroplane) when there is a little water on the road and they slip at start up even on dry roads. I have them rotated every 5,000 miles, I check and correct tire pressure every 30 days, I am wondering if the rubber is now a harder substance, hopefully they make it to 70,000 miles
Thanks for the honest feedback. Sounds like you’ve been taking great care of your tires, so we totally get your frustration. The Defender LTX M/S is designed for long-lasting traction, but performance can vary depending on wear, road conditions, and vehicle setup. We’d recommend having a local dealer take a look to see what’s going on. And if you want to chat with us directly, feel free to call 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST) —we’re happy to help!
michelinman.com
September 19, 2025
DONT LAST LONG
10% of the tread is left at 30,000 miles. No way it will make it to 70k miles. IMPOSSIBLE!
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to learn the tires did not meet your expectations in terms of mileage. We recommend visiting an authorized tire retailer for a thorough inspection. Once the inspection is complete, please have the dealer contact us at 866-866-6605 (available Mon–Fri, 8am–7pm EST and Sat, 9am–1pm EST) to share their findings for our review.
michelinman.com
September 12, 2025
Disappointed after 6 years
Bought set of 4 in Jan 2019. Put 50,000 miles on them and the massive cracks between the tread valleys are extremely troubling. All 4 tires have the massive cracks. I have a lot of tread left (65%), but I can't bring myself to drive with them because of how bad the cracks are. I've never seen cracks this bad on tires that are 10 years old let alone 6. Not spending my $ on these again.
Jethro, we are sorry to hear of this issue and value your feedback. We recommend visiting your local tire retailer for a thorough inspection of the tires. Have the dealer give us a call when you're there. We can be reached at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
michelinman.com
September 12, 2025
Shrinkflation
Manufactured with far less tread depth compared to the LTX M/S. And further sold as a benefit to mileage ect. This seems to be the classic percentile grab directly from your pocket. I have always purchased Michelin tires for towing and was very pleased with the LTX M/S durability, wear, mileage, noise. Why sell as a premium tire and give less for the money?
Thank you for your feedback. We’d be happy to speak with you further—please feel free to give our office a call at 866-866-6605 (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–7 PM EST; Saturday, 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin North America, Inc.
September 12, 2025