Michelin Defender LTX M/S review
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The Michelin Defender LTX M/S is widely praised as a top-tier, long-lasting all-season tire that delivers exceptional dry, wet, and light winter performance along with improved fuel efficiency. While the vast majority of users report impressive longevity and low noise, a small minority experienced unexpected traction issues or higher-than-expected road noise.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
78/100From 10 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 10 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S is widely praised as a top-tier, long-lasting all-season tire that delivers exceptional dry, wet, and light winter performance along with improved fuel efficiency. While the vast majority of users report impressive longevity and low noise, a small minority experienced unexpected traction issues or higher-than-expected road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage lifespan
- Quiet and smooth ride quality at highway speeds
- Strong year-round traction across dry, wet, and light snow conditions
- Low rolling resistance contributing to improved fuel economy
Cons
- High upfront purchase price
- Subpar performance in deep mud, sand, and off-road environments
- Limited ice and severe winter capability compared to dedicated winter tires
Worth knowing
- Drivers of mid-size SUVs like the Toyota Highlander reported excellent multi-weather security and notable gains in gas mileage.
- Owners of heavier SUVs like the Volkswagen Atlas noted impressively low rear tread wear after 20,000 miles, though comfort levels received mixed remarks.
- Pickup truck owners, such as Toyota Tacoma drivers, found them reliable for navigating mixed rain and light snow conditions en route to ski resorts.
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1 published test appearance
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires · 215/60R17
3rd of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 2nd of 13 |
Source: Consumer Reports
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