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Michelin Defender LTX MS2

The Michelin Defender LTX MS2 is a Premium Touring All Season tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

Dry Grip
85%
Wet Grip
85%
Road Feedback
85%
Handling
80%
Wear
100%
Comfort
90%
Buy again
100%
Snow Grip
70%
Ice Grip
70%
2 Reviews
85% Average
97,000 miles driven
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Latest Michelin Defender LTX MS2 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 93% while driving a (265/65 R18) on for 42,000 miles
40% highway, 40% city, 20% ranch road driving, these tires are the best. They give 95% the performance of the premium Conti Terrain Contact AT but last, literally, twice as long. I'm at 40k miles and the tread depth says these are going to go 80k, which is crazy. I've never had a tire last that long, because I have a huge entitlement attitude when it comes to corners - I just don't think I should necessarily have to slow down for them, if I don't feel like it. I hit 70mph on a gravel road yesterday, four wheel slide into my driveway. Usually the inner edge of the side lugs on my tires gets rounded off in the first 20k miles, but these LTX MS2 are still looking pretty good. If they're $300/tire, but they last twice as long, then they're actually a $100 tire in my book because I don't have to rotate or balance them as often. So these tires are some of the cheapest you can run. Good job Michelin.
March 16, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 82% while driving a Volkswagen Atlas (255/55 R19) on a combination of roads for 55,000 average miles
Just a really solid all round tire, great snow grip considering it's not 3pmsf marked, lasted ages, comfortable.
December 28, 2025
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