Defender LTX M/S2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 423 reviews for the Defender LTX M/S2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 91% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 tires are praised for their excellent traction, handling, and stability in various weather and road conditions. Customers report a smooth, comfortable, and quiet ride with minimal road noise. The tires are also known for their impressive tread life and durability, with some users reporting over 90,000 miles of use before needing replacement. While a few customers experienced issues like vibration, noise, and shorter than expected tread life, the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many stating they would purchase these tires again.
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Very nice
These tires are so nice on my vehicle! They definitely feel luxury compared to the thin cheap tires I was driving before. They seem like they will be very durable long-term and I would definitely recommend them to anybody looking for tires, as they seem perfect.
Good, but reduced mileage.
Seems like a good tire but reduced mileage. Don’t notice a performance difference from the original Bridgestones. Dropped one to two miles per gallon.
JDR, thanks for taking the time to submit a review. New tires having full tread depth will have more grip and rolling resistance in comparison to worn tires. As the new tires wear, the rolling resistance decreases. Over the life of the tires, all things being equal, the fuel efficiency should improve.
michelinman.com
February 13, 2024
Great tires but slightly under predecessor
I purchased these tires after 6 years and 30k miles on my Michelin Defender LTX M/S. I was a little leery with the UTQG Traction rating dropping to B from the previous A but with tread life listed similarly and great previous performance, I gave them a shot. I've driven 2,500 miles before posting the review. The M/S2 are fantastic on dry pavement and dissipate water very well. Unfortunately, around 35 F they become noticeably harder and break free much easier on cold or wet pavement compared to the previous M/S. With that, my initial assumption is that they have worse performance but herein lies the paradox. While they don't seem great getting moving and break free easy on acceleration, they seem hold true and stop well once in motion. Snow performance is similar to the aforementioned, but again cornering is fairly steady until acceleration is applied. The truck will still go where it's intended, but with considerably more wheel spin than the previous M/S in 2H. MPG appears to be comparable between the 113T SL M/S and 117T XL M/S2. Both ride quiet and have good feel when braking. They have a good look but not overly aggressive and don't pick up too many rocks. I would 100% recommend these for those who rarely experience snow or cold but would probably stick to swapping these out for Michelin Ice X for the cooler or snow filled months or plan to use full time AWD and the possibility of reduced tread life due to the additional slipping.