Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
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is a good looking tire . Wish it was in the size for the SOULs' that are 205/60-16. Many other tires are viewed by him at his site .
I bought a set of these tires for my last vehicle. Great tires!
It's been the best for my vehicles. Even the 1990s versions lasted 80-100K miles and delivered outstanding wet weather performance.
Great tires. I preferred the LTX M/S over the M/S 2. The 2’s seem to be a little louder, but are otherwise fantastic.
There is more to a tire than the tread design.
f355spider
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Excellent tire, been through three sets of the LTX M/S and LTX M/S 2
The current top rated all season truck tire by Consumer Reports is the Continental TerrainContact H/T. I have over 50k miles on them and they are not even halfway through the tread depth. Excellent in dry and wet...okayish in snow.
I go back and forth on Michelin and Continental tires on my cars...but lean toward Michelin. Next set on the Tundra will likely be the Michelin LTX M/S 2 again...
The current top rated all season truck tire by Consumer Reports is the Continental TerrainContact H/T. I have over 50k miles on them and they are not even halfway through the tread depth. Excellent in dry and wet...okayish in snow.
I go back and forth on Michelin and Continental tires on my cars...but lean toward Michelin. Next set on the Tundra will likely be the Michelin LTX M/S 2 again...
edyvw
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Got them last month. Did road trip to Vegas and back. Astonishing tire. You almost don’t know they are there. They just provide feedback necessary to have good control. No noise, no uncomfortable transfer of impact. Excellent in rain. Went through several downpours. As expected from 12/32 depth and this design, hydroplaning resistance is excellent. But what I pay attention is braking and handling, and they are excellent there.
Did by now 3,000mls no any noticeable wear.
Did by now 3,000mls no any noticeable wear.
I'm not a huge Michelin fan but I feel the fixed the whole dry rot/ turning brown many years ago
Maybe, but not as of 2013. Found my thread, link. Others like the tires, me not so much--good performance but I never had long life.
Great tire, I'm currently on my 6th set of the LTX M/S and LTX M/S 2 on my daily driver with 400k+ miles. (2011 Ford Expedition EL King Ranch 4x4)
I can only speak for the 270/55/20 size tires. I do lots of Highway miles coast to coast.
I typically run these tires for approx 65k-75k miles. When the tread depth is approx 6/32" (new is 12/32") I sell them on Facebook Marketplace for $300-$350. And since the 275/55/20 tires fit many SUV's and pickup trucks, and they are Michelin, they sell pretty fast. Approx 1-3 weeks.
I've determined over the yrs that 6/32" and $300-$350 is a Sweet Spot for selling these Michelin tires
I can only speak for the 270/55/20 size tires. I do lots of Highway miles coast to coast.
I typically run these tires for approx 65k-75k miles. When the tread depth is approx 6/32" (new is 12/32") I sell them on Facebook Marketplace for $300-$350. And since the 275/55/20 tires fit many SUV's and pickup trucks, and they are Michelin, they sell pretty fast. Approx 1-3 weeks.
I've determined over the yrs that 6/32" and $300-$350 is a Sweet Spot for selling these Michelin tires
f355spider
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Per the above review, the compound was updated three or four years ago for improved wear. But I always got at least 60 to 70k out of a set. Because it rains so much, I replace tires a bit earlier than most would. Over 50k on the Conti TerrainContact H/T and less than half way through. 383k miles on my Tundra...
dry rot city! never again!
Oh? Will try to keep that in mind then, as I've sworn them off, after 3 sets that wore quickly (Energies, Primacies, and these LTX's that didn't wear fast but still died early).
I typically get about 40k out of tires, at that point they are 4/32's and it's time. The Michelins seemed to still have decent wet traction at that depth but IIRC the Primacies were at wear bars in order to get to 40k.
f355spider
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The Conti TerrainContact H/T wear like iron and top rated by Consumer Reports. As I mentioned, I have 50k on them and not even half way worn. CR estimates 70k miles treadwear. Yet, still has good wet/dry traction. They were top rated for snow too, though I thought they were only so so in snow.
Summary:
"The TerrainContact HT has an impressive 70,000 projected mile tread life based on CR's test, though consumer tread life can vary based on vehicle and road conditions. Excellent snow traction and stops well on dry and icy surfaces. Very quiet, too."
Light truck tire, won't work on my sedans.
I usually get General RT43's, forced into RT45's now. 70k or whatever warranty--done at 40k. Wife has a Conti of some sort and is on her second set, and again, I think it's 40k a set. Our roads are apparently curvy.
f355spider
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Didn't realize there was any discussion of tires for sedans in this thread...Light truck tire, won't work on my sedans.
I usually get General RT43's, forced into RT45's now. 70k or whatever warranty--done at 40k. Wife has a Conti of some sort and is on her second set, and again, I think it's 40k a set. Our roads are apparently curvy.
I've really been delighted with the MS2s on my GX460. They are quiet and offer a smooth ride and excellent traction. I'm sure they will rot before they wear out because I'm not accumulating a ton of mileage on my thirsty GX.
My main gripe with Michelin is that they seem to care so much about treadwear. I have no use for rock hard tires that last 80k miles where the last 40k is awful ride and traction.
Give me a solid 30k-40k mile tire with excellent traction and manners the entire life of the tire and I'd be very happy.
My main gripe with Michelin is that they seem to care so much about treadwear. I have no use for rock hard tires that last 80k miles where the last 40k is awful ride and traction.
Give me a solid 30k-40k mile tire with excellent traction and manners the entire life of the tire and I'd be very happy.
Typical thread drift. My experience with Michelin has been negative, for both car and light truck; I chimed in with that datapoint, and also that I never get long life from any tire. You then give me a recommendation for a light truck tire, but that won't help me as I no longer own a truck, so it's not much help to me at this time.Didn't realize there was any discussion of tires for sedans in this thread...
Just typical drift.
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We have an Xterra Pro4X and when the factory Bridgestones were done I installed a set of Michelin LTX's. Waaay quieter and smoother ride. And better feedback on wet and snowy roads. I'm a former Sprint Car driver (35 year career) so I may "feel" the road more than most but I'm a big fan!