Michelin Defender LTX M/S 275/60R20

[OVERKILL]

One of our work RAM 1500's, I was asked for tire selection advice, and so this is what was purchased. Truck is a 2014 RAM 1500 Laramie with the factory 20" wheels. He's currently on a set of Cooper Discoverer AT3's. Truck is 100% driven on-road, mostly highway.

 

[cb_13]

That's what I would have chose for a highway tire as well.

 

[oldhp]

He will lov'em. I had same set on a 2014 / 2018 RAM short bed 2wd. Rode like dream.

 

[AutoMechanic]

Do they still have the white lettering on them? The ones we have on our Ford Econoline are from 2007 and the ones on our Jeep are from 2010 both have white letters on them. We usually don’t like tires without white walls or letters.

 

[hemitom]

siping looks like it runs deep ! should do well in snow ??

 

[Rand]

Do they still have the white lettering on them? The ones we have on our Ford Econoline are from 2007 and the ones on our Jeep are from 2010 both have white letters on them. We usually don’t like tires without white walls or letters.

usually one side is white lettering other side blackwall.

 

[Dave9]

?? Are you asking for our approval AFTER the purchase?

The LTX are a good compromise AT-hwy tire, sort of splitting the difference between these two types, so better hwy than AT3, better ice traction than AT3 but worse loose pack snow or offroad than AT3.

 

[OVERKILL]

Do they still have the white lettering on them? The ones we have on our Ford Econoline are from 2007 and the ones on our Jeep are from 2010 both have white letters on them. We usually don’t like tires without white walls or letters.

These are straight blackwall.

 

[4wd]

These are straight blackwall.

Gray wall for you

 

[OVERKILL]

?? Are you asking for our approval AFTER the purchase?

The LTX are a good compromise AT-hwy tire, sort of splitting the difference between these two types, so better hwy than AT3, better ice traction than AT3 but worse loose pack snow or offroad than AT3.

No part of the OP was a question/inquiry, it was a share. I've owned three sets of LTX's personally, and plenty more if we include immediate family. I've always had excellent performance from them and as you note, their performance on ice, which is important, since this guy doesn't run dedicated snows, will be markedly better. This mirrors my experience with this tire's predecessor, the LTX M/S2 that was the last set we had on our Expedition before we sold it.

 

[OVERKILL]

Gray wall for you

True! We don't use tire shine at work, so these will definitely remain grey.

 

[AutoMechanic]

These are straight blackwall.

That really sucks

 

[EA82]

Solid tires, have them on the camry and van, im buying a set of 4 245/60/20 for the 4runner in a few months.

 

[OVERKILL]

That really sucks

Not when that's what you wanted, lol.

 

[Astro14]

I’ve got a bit over 5,000 miles on a set mounted on my Tundra. One long road trip up to Vermont. Really great tires for highway use. Great choice.

 

[The Critic]

I will probably buy a set of these once the GY's wear out on my Ram....if they ever do.

 

[spj]

Let us know how they wear. I can't get 20,000 miles out of any 20 inch tire on my explorer to the point I'm getting some 18 inch rims to be done with them.

 

[MParr]

They should give good service, as long as they are maintained well. My 2020 F-150 came with LTX M/S 2s, in 275/55/20. So far, they are performing well.

 

[OVERKILL]

Installed:

 

[CT Rob]

nice