Michelin LTX M/S 2 - Initial Thoughts (Now LTX Defender)

I've got 62k miles on my current set. I wasn't super disciplined with rotations but got very even tire wear and had no issues with balancing. My truck is not lifted and most are highway miles but I've also never had it aligned because I never had any issues. Would I buy these again, most definitely. Am I going to? Probably not. Am putting on a lift and wanting a bit more aggressive tire. Personal choice; not a knock on the M/S2's.

 

Thats how it was when i got it from my dad and then i got another set of free 245 michelins from him so although i hate the different sizes.. Theyre free michelins so i gladly replaced the crappy dunlops with them. Not my favorite, but it beats the hell out of those polyester death traps till i can afford some 265s

 

Hello
I have the ltx on my truck I've put 1 Pa winter on them and they've been great ,great ride and wear with 25k since installed and no signs of wear those things wear like iron I can believe the 100 k claims

 

Worked @ Volvo Repair Service; we always, always reccommened Michelins if you want a "Luxury Ride". We just bought our 2014 Tacoma last week! it has Dumb-laps A/T, can't wait to wear em out and replace with a thousand bucks worth of Michelins. They are the safest in my opinion and darned if they aren't quality that lasts!

 

Deciding between these and Duratracs for when my Dunlops are spent. 19k miles on the Dunlops, really they haven't been horrible to me except in rain.

 

How long will my Bridgestone Duelers last? I've been looking at these and the Terra Grapplers. 90% road but I do spend some time on fire roads. The dealer I bought my truck from has a "tires for life" program. You just have to have the vehicle serviced there. I ask because I'm looking at rims at the same time.

 

No offense, but read the fine print on that program. You could be on the hook for "dealer recommended" services not just Toyota specified services. Paying for tires (versus what price are the dealer supplied tires) could be a better deal.

 

Yeah, I know. That why I'm wondering how long other people's Duelers have lasted. If I can get a set out of them before the 30000 mile check it might be good. If not, it probably close to a wash. I was "told" you only have to have the oil changed there twice a year it qualify but will see.

 

I love this quote. Sums up these tires perfectly. The awesome but boring tires we know we need, even if that teenager inside wants mudders hahaha

 

I have about 35000 miles on my MS2s and love them. Good ride and long lasting. Not even half way through with the tread. Truck has 95000 miles on it and these are much better than the BFGs from the factory. Have them on my wife's 2011 4Runner limited and love them.

 

That is the best description of the the LTXs I have ever heard...haha

 

Just got a set of defenders, the updated version of these. So far they are great, can't wait to see how the winter goes.

 

Just joined the Michelin club yesterday. LTX Defender M/S in 265/70.

 

That's the size I got. Love them. Play around with the pressure and see where you like it best. I've tried everything from 29 to 36psi. Settled in around 32-34.

 

I'm on my third set of these on two different Toyota trucks. In my opinion, they are the best tire going.

IF you have to go off road in some soft stuff, just air them down a little and they do surprisingly well.
If we're taking a long trip in decent weather, I'll pump them up to about 36 psi front and about 34 rear. They ride a little rougher there but get me about another mpg on the highway.

My latest set of Defenders has about 500 miles on them. We had an ice storm about a month ago and I only had to put in 4wd once or twice. They are great in the snow too.

 

My experience has been nearly identical. I gained 1mpg easily (likely a little more) when I started running them a little stiffer. I'll post up my mileage charts when I get them updated.

 

Fascinating reading thru most all the posts on Michelin's. Thanks for the specifics. Bought our '14 Taco with 27K on Dumblaps Now have 30K and after reading all the bragging about the MS 2' I am not gonna wait, when that tax return rolls in I am taking her to Radial Tire and let the "boys" give Black Beauty a "New Shoes" treatment. Thanks for the inspiration! Can't wait to feel that "luxury ride", and be safe and pretty too!

 

You won't be disappointed, they will be my truck/ SUV tire from here in out

 

The additional $$ up front easily pays for itself.

 

Went and tried to price some today, and to my dismay, M/S 2 was retired and replaced with the Defender M/S.. I'm like noooooo, was so set on getting some.
Damn those expensive but gonna pull the trigger soon.