Michelin LTX A/T2 or LTX M/S2

Ok I can’t seem to find an answer...

I can’t find the p-metric ltx defenders in 265 75 16s anywhere in stock.

I’m coming from hankook dynapros. Am I going to see reduced gas mileage going to the e load lt265 75 16 ltx defenders?

 

Yeah you will take a hit going to E rated. If you've never run P-rated defenders, you'll love them. Quietest tire I've ever run and they nearly last forever. Awesome wet/snow traction. And just fine for mild off road use.

 

costco didn't have that size in stock when I got mine. They had to special order. Had them in a couple days.

 

Yeah I’ve called around several places, no one seems to think they can get any. Called Michelin and they were zero help.

I’ve run the p-rated ms2’s On my work truck for a while, but they are a different size.

 

I should add-- I couldn't tell a difference in my new defenders vs. my past experience with several sets of ms2's. Same great tire but defenders might be a little better wet traction.

 

For anyone who's run both MS2/Defender and Bridgestone Dueler HT... can you compare/contrast the two tires?

Is the Dueler even close to as nice as the Michelin's?

 

Check these out, I wouldn't go with a E rated unless you need it, not going to ride as good...
https://www.discounttiredirect.com/buy-tires/michelin-defender-ltx-m-s/p/11271

 

Perfect. I actually managed to find some locally. Thanks guys, I’m going with the p-metric.

 

Good choice. E rated is excessive if you're not pushing limits on a regular basis. You might have even felt it in the pedal with E rated.

 

Any more 3rd gens running these?

 

I ran the Defender MS on my 3rd gen. Great tires. Arguably the best tire you can get for those on pavement 95% of the time.

 

I dropped back to stock 265/70/16 defender ms’ from 265/75/17 hankook atms and while it took a few days of adjustment, I really like the look now. The 3rd gen off-road wheels look great with any tire.

The truck has a subtle rugged and utilitarian look to it (unlifted).

Pictures definitely don’t do it justice.

 

Pics or it didnt happen

 

Yup, post pics!

 

Day late and a dollar short.

 

I ordered the a/t 2 on Saturday. Just got a call saying they can't get them.

 

I had been trying for months to get these at my local Costco. They had been sold out for like 6 months. Finally I gave up waiting and went with the Toyo At3, but hopefully next time I can go with my original plan with the Michelin’s

 

Yeah the guy at discount tire said they should take them off the site. I can't buy michelin anywhere. Reminds of visiting a strip club, I am just waiving money around

 

I’ve honestly wondered if they have reduced the production of their tires temporarily b/c of the Rona. Tried researching that but couldn’t find anything. Saved a few hundred bucks by going with the Toyos though lol

 

I think your right. It seems the news media doesn't think it is much of a priority. I blame rona and wish it would be reported