BEFORE YOU BUY MICHELIN DEFENDER LTX M/S TIRES FOR YOUR TRUCK OR SUV, WATCH THIS!
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- #michelin #tires #toyotatacoma
BEFORE YOU BUY MICHELIN DEFENDER LTX M/S TIRES FOR YOUR TRUCK OR SUV, WATCH THIS! My TOYOTA TACOMA was due for some NEW tires. After countless hours of research, I chose the Michelin Defender LTX M/S Tires. Are they the BEST tire for your TRUCK or SUV? Watch as I go over the TREADWEAR performance, DRY, WET and SNOW performance, OFF-ROADING CAPABILITY, COMFORT, FUEL ECONOMY plus CUSTOMER REVIEWS! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
CONTACT INFO:
EMAIL: garagegearjb@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: garagegearjb
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL or help me take the GARAGE GAL out to dinner!
paypal.me/garagegear?country....
❗️GARAGE GEAR - GEAR IS NOW AVAILABLE❗️
Vinyl Garage Gear Logos Printed on High Quality Hoodies and Shirts.
Garage Gear Hoodies etsy.me/3siFVZ6
Garage Gear T-Shirts etsy.me/3gvSw5D
Thank you for supporting the channel!
DO YOUR TIRE RESEARCH HERE:
www.tirerack.com
www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....
www.michelinman.com/auto/tire...
WATCH THESE NEXT:
General Grabber Arctic Snow Tires On A 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. 5,000 Mile Review • General Grabber Arctic...
General Grabber Arctic Snow Tires on a 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Access Cab Pickup Truck • General Grabber Arctic...
WE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2021 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT UNLIMITED JL - And We Love It! Walkaround and Review! • WE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW ...
BEFORE You Buy A Toyota TACOMA BED MAT, WATCH THIS! • BEFORE You Buy A Toyot...
BEFORE YOU UNDERCOAT YOUR TOYOTA TACOMA, WATCH THIS! • BEFORE YOU UNDERCOAT Y...
IS THE ORIGINAL MEGUIAR'S NXT GENERATION TECH WAX STILL BETTER THAN THE NEW 2.0? • IS THE ORIGINAL MEGUIA...
PRODUCT LINKS:
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 265/70R16 Tires amzn.to/3zxj6Da
Gator Tri Fold Tonneau Cover amzn.to/3Bu3hxS
Tacoma Mud Flaps amzn.to/3kG8ITp
OEM 6 Foot Tacoma Bed Mat amzn.to/3p3cXu5
OEM 5 Foot Tacoma Bed Mat amzn.to/3uAyYS3
Tacoma Floor Liners amzn.to/2SFz4e7
Tacoma Rear Seat Floor Liners amzn.to/34wDvud
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Garage Gear, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Garage Gear assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Garage Gear recommends safe practices when working on machines and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Garage Gear, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Garage Gear.
JB from Garage Gear is a member of the Amazon Affiliate Program. 
Хобби
Here is a link to the Michelin Defender LTX M/S Tires on Amazon! Be sure to check them for your tire size! amzn.to/3MqQmCR
Just installed the Michilin Defender LTX M/S 235 65 R17 on my Chrysler Voyager Lxi Van. This is the same vehicle as the Chrysler Pacifica. I can not say enough good things about these tires. I have much better control & confidence when driving at the higher speeds that are now posted at 80 MPH in my state. Everything I have read are true. Very quite, smooth, & traction are all there when traveling on all types of roads. These Chrysler vans are longer than normal, and these tires really add to the stability and positive steering that every driver loves. With that said, comfort and ride quality are still excellent. Michilin are slightly more expensive, but you will make up the difference in how long these tires will last. Thanks again for the great review.
Thanks for sharing this 212035720! I totally agree that control and confidence are way up with these tires! These tires have a lot of value! Thanks for watching!👍
I had a set of them on my old Dakota and going to get another once the factory set on my Ram 1500 ware down. Did a lot of long distance driving with them on the Dakota. They held up well, did great in emergency situations, towing, and were quiet and smooth. Had it not been for the tires, I’d of been in a ditch when I got caught in a heavy down pours a time or two.
These tires are truly in a category all on their own! Thanks for watching VR!
Have these on my 2016 f150 fx4 sport and am sconni (WI), love them in all conditions! Super quite and great mpg. Play around alot in the UP offroadin as well and have been great! I've got the 36gal tank, could be in my head but the extra weight might help in the real deep snow we get from time to time but regardless, well worth the money.
Thanks for sharing Steve! Sounds like these tires are serving you well! 👍
I have these on my Honda Pilot and Honda CRV and absolutely love them. I just picked up a 4Runner and can’t wait to put these on it. I used to run BFG TKOs on an older Tacoma but they were much louder and didn’t have nearly the same performance in the rain or snow.
Thanks for sharing Aaron! I had a set of BFGs on my old cord ranger. Loud and stuff ride! Your 4Runner will ride totally different! Let me know how you like the ride!
what specific ones did you put on your pilot? looking for some AT tires for 17 pilot ex-l
I, like you, live in the BFLO area, and when replacing the tires on my Ram 1500 did all the same homework. Based off of previous experience and feedback from the tire reps I deal with opted to purchase a set of the Firestone Destination AT2. I had the original AT on my old Ranger many years ago, around the time of that October storm that left us with over 2 feet of wet heavy snow, tree limbs down, and no power for a week. They were awesome! Quiet, smooth, and impressive in rain and snow. During that storm i even got around just fine while mostly still in 2WD.
Like the original ATs, the AT2 is quiet, smooth-riding, excellent in wet weather, and very good in snow. The only area I seem to perhaps notice what might be some drop-off from the originals is ice, but then I'm not testing them on the same truck I originally had my first set on either. They're a heck of a lot better though, and I don't need to use 4WD to back up the apron of my driveway in 2" of snow, like I did with what I took off.
For those wanting a tire with a more aggressive tread without the noise or compromise in fuel economy, the Firestones are an excellent choice. And I am still averaging the same 17 mpg(mostly stop-and-go) I was averaging on "highway" all-seasons, and maybe a couple tenths better, too.
I've also worked in the automotive field most my life, I will add you're not likely to go wrong with those Michelins, they're a great brand, you're likely going to have to pay more for them most of the time. That said, you're also likely to get that money back.
BTW, I'm old school, white letters out!
Thanks for sharing all of this information Stacie!!! That October storm was a nightmare back in the day! White letters out is now in the lead! GO BILLS!
Exactly the review I was looking for ! Like you, I’m a review freak, and seen a couple negative reviews (but seemed like those people were using them on smaller cars), and I almost went for other tires, but boy am I glad to come across your video after hours of doing research. You covered exactly what I needed to hear ! (Good with those portions of the road without asphalt) Thank you ! Edit: you’ve just gained a new subscriber.
Hey Amado! Great minds think alike! You gotta be smart with your money nowadays! Tires aren’t cheap. Especially these but they do last! I tried to be as thorough as possible with this review! Thanks for taking the time to watch it! I won’t let you down! Lol 👍
@@GarageGear I’m sure you won’t, can’t wait for your next videos, thank you. Ps: Just bought the tires today and they’re getting mounted tomorrow. I’m Pretty stoked.
@@Julianamado1 your gonna love ‘em! I know mine were worth every dollar! What kind of content are you most interested in seeing on RUclips?
@@GarageGear just came back from a road trip and they were wonderful, smooth and quiet, absolutely love them, and as far as content, anything you review or give us tips on I’ll watch, it’s your delivery and the way you cover things that I enjoy the most. 👍🏼
@@Julianamado1 glad those tires worked out well for your trip. They truly are a one a kind tire and should probably have their own category. ROCK ON my friend! Plenty more cool content coming your way! 👍
Have had a set of those Michelins on my 4Runner for past 6 years and love them. That's what will go back on when time comes.
Awesome thanks for sharing!
Perfect timing to watch your video. I’m actually getting them installed on my 2016 Buick Enclave today.I did my homework and ordered them a few days ago. A bit pricey but I think it’s the best tire . Thanks for helping to cement my decision. Cheers from your neighbors up the highway...in Toronto...🇨🇦🍷🍺🍷🇨🇦
Awesome Vic! These tires are a bit pricey but pay for themselves long term! Glad you found this video helpful! Very cool you’re not that far to the north! Thanks for watching!
I had these tires on my Tahoe for years and now on my Tundra for the last couple of years. Makes it feel like you are floating compared to most other tires and also ride much quieter. I like the look of the lifted truck with the sportier tires too, but if you drive a lot, especially in the city, you can’t beat the comfort and quiet of the Michelin. And if you rotate them properly they will last the full 70k. I use the black wall side. Great video!
Thanks for sharing SLM1! Looks like black wall has taken the lead once again lol! Thanks for watching!
just bought a set for my Chevrolet love them
@@charlesvarnelljr9776 ROCK ON Charles! 👍
I want to put these on my Tundra but it says I can't have the M/S like the one in this video. It says. I must either ruse the Michelin M/S2 or the latitude. What tire size does your tundra take? Do you know off hand?
@@davidhazen2394 what says you can't? I have the Defender LTX M/S on my 2019 Tundra and they look , sound, and ride amazing. I had these same tires on my last Tundra too. They are 275/55 R20.
My use case is similar to yours, I struggled with the price over or tires that I was considering but ultimately ordered these from my local America's tire. I was jokingly complaining about the cost of the tires to the guy writing up the work order, he said 4 guys that work there have them on their trucks and took me outside to show me. Hands down the best tire I've had, well worth the price which really amounted to a cup of coffee per month over the estimated 6 years of my driving. Great review.
Good way of looking at it! Thanks for watching tosh
Had a set of them on my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Super smooth and quiet. Great in the rain. Decent in light snow, but they're not 3PMSF rated. So if yiu live down south of the snow line, they're great. I now live where it shows and we travel through Wyoming or Montana in the winter so I need a more aggressive, 3PMSF rated tire, to run through deeper snow.
Thanks for sharing Anne! 👍
Got these for my 2007 Sporttrac V8, feels like a completely new truck now. Cruising at 80mph on the hwy is incredibly smooth and have zero noise to them. I have yet to hydroplane or lose traction on heavy wet roads (florida rainy season). I will forever buy these tires from now on.
These tires are a total game changer! Thanks for sharing Boostang! 👍
Are these tires 10 ply?
@@andryjcisneros2334 it looks like they are according to google.
@@GarageGear thank you sir
I put these tires on my old Fird Explorer. They were fantastic! Seriously. Quiet, great tread life, good traction and excellent braking. I’d run them on my wife’s small SUV but alas the required size does not exist. We live in the PNW, so snow & rain are present for at least 6-7 months.
Michelin knows how to make ‘em!
Michelin Fan: Many years ago, and before leaving our summer jobs in Montana we purchased 4 new B-------e tires at Costco for our Ram. Steering the Ram at highway speeds while towing the 5th-wheel home was a nightmare and these tires were pressured via inflation/load table. 28 days later while shopping at Costco I complained about those tires and shortly thereafter and at a total cost of $14.00 we were riding on a fantastic new set of Michelin tires. This years before towing with our new Ram, we replaced the factory supplied tires and are now comfortably riding on Michelin.
Can’t go wrong with Michelins! Thanks for sharing Dave!!👍
I’ve had these tires on my 2008 Tacoma for years. I’ve driven through the worst rain and snow storms here in Utah with them. They’re great!👍
Thanks for sharing MB! They’ve been terrific in the snow here in Buffalo! Thanks for watching!
Great video! I was in the same boat as you, Goodyear tires (stock) on my 2020 LT Trail Boss. 1st year was great with them, afterwards downhill with noise and very slippery in wet conditions - treadlife was horrible. Research these Michelins, great investment. Just had them installed. Wow! Total difference, so much quieter....smooth, responsive and I can feel the traction with gripping the road. Very happy with them. Thank you for the video.
Thanks a lot Brian and thanks for sharing your experiences with your Goodyear tires too! Night and day difference right? Appreciate the positive feedback my friend!
You put highway tires on a Trail Boss? You bought the wrong truck LOL
@Encourageable wrong truck??? Most AT tires are only good for about a year and are horrible in the rain, with the exception of the LTX AT2. When I go off road, it's without my family. When I have my family in the truck I want maximum wet weather traction. I prioritize what is most important.
I had a set on my 2013 f150 years ago and worked really good better than the ko2 I installed afterwards. Another set will be going on my 4runner nxt yr once my current ones wear out completely. Currently have thr ltxat2 on 05 sequoia and im happy with those too.
Awesome thanks for sharing Juan!
Best damn tire - PERIOD! I have 12 of the Defenders on 3 Yukon XL's, and yes........they do cost a couple Hun more, but you'll NEVER LOOK BACK! THE BEST in every category!
Thanks for sharing your experience with these Tires Mark! They are outstanding tires! I have nearly 3000 miles on them now and my daily drives aren’t as exhausting as they were with those lousy wranglers. Thanks for watching! 👍
Great video! I've decided to go with these Michelin's this time around. Looking at the Tire Rack ratings you just can't ignore how they are best in class. I'm just on the other side of the border from you and know well about all the lake effect snow. I don't run a dedicated winter tire, but I'm excited to see how well these perform this winter on my '04 Dakota 4x4. I'm totally a white lettering fan.
Awesome Chris! Looks like white walls are back in the lead!
I put Defender ltx on my Yukon XL and on my Ram 1500 and they are awesome, and arguably the best road tire you can get for light trucks. I also put a set of the LTX AT2 on a Ford Super Duty 2500, those suffered faster tread wear but the truck was almost 2000 lbs heavier than my Ram. Those LTX LT2 were a beast in the snow! They were no different, nor worse driving in a foot of snow than a light rain. The only negative thing I can say about the ATX is that they (are not horribly bad but) definitely have a noticeable amount of road noise.
Good information here! Thanks for sharing this!
Working as a tire technician myself I can say with full confidence that these tires are one of the best from Michelin. Wouldn’t recommend the Premier LTX from Michelin as they wear down fast but the defender LTX and defender 2 are great with tread wear.
Appreciate you sharing this my friend! Thanks for watching
The defenders 2, would you consider those "quiet tires"? I would appreciate feed back.
I'm looking for quiet and "smooth" tires for a 2020 rav4
Looking for quiet tires as well and read that the defender 2’s are not quiet, Any tire with a high tug rating is harder compound thus will be noisier.
@@Vin3Man these tires are very quiet. Quieter than my previous tires!
@@Vin3Manthey are VERY quiet. We have put 3k miles on a set on my wife’s Outback. WAY quieter than the previous Michelin Premier A/S and OE Yokohama
First set was mandated on an 06 Explorer. Great universal tread in Texas then moved to Wisconsin and they really shined. With 50k miles they held ice and snow great. Since then every company vehicle has had these as have my personal Expedition, Escape, F150, and Subaru Ouback. I'm preparing to install a 2nd set on my F150 after 60k miles at the end of summer. They're down to 6/32s at 60k miles and still holding the road in ice and snow.
This is some awesome info ham! Thanks for sharing!
I'm currently riding on the LTX M/S2 with right at 70k miles. I could probably get another 10k out of them but just found a screw in the driver's side tire. Theyre the best tires ive ecer bought by far Think I'll go with these Defenders as they're a little better in the deeper snow. I like raised white letters on my old Ford but not on my Frontier. Looks nice on you truck though. Thanks for the review!
Thanks a lot Jake! Thanks for sharing your tire info! I’ll mark you down one for each lol! 👍👍
Nice job JB. I shared this with my brother who owns a Toyota also. You did a great review on these tires. We need good tires in Vermont and buying new tires is not something you want to "kick the tires" when doing. It's a good idea to do some good research before doing so.
Appreciate it Whitie!!! Thanks for sharing it! I’m sure you need good tires in Vermont with all the snow you get! I always do quite a bit of research before a tire purchase. Hopefully this video helps out someone looking to buy these tires in the future! Staying out of trouble lately?
Hey WHITIE! Merry Christmas my friend! Hope you’re doing well! 👍
@@GarageGear Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I have a 2019 Colorado ZR2 with the original wrangler Duramax tires at about 60,000 miles. I’ve use my truck maybe a handful of times in the back roads at big Bend TX or the snow in New Mexico. But now the majority of my driving is on the highways in Virginia where it rains a lot. Thus here I am looking at this tire instead of the original Duramax‘s.
Can’t go wrong with this tire! Crazy you got the mileage out of those wrangler tires. Thanks for watching!
you are exactly right I run these on my 2011 f 150 eco boost crew cab flame blue truck. This is the only tire I have ran except for the tires on it when I bought it in 2011. the tires that came on it were terrible . I have been running these or the other model since 2005 on different trucks and will not change!
Can’t beat these tires!
Have been riding these tires for several years and have them on all 5 of the family cars. I love them.
One thing to watch out for though, as I drive Montana's gravel roads, they really pepper the underside with small rocks! I think those wide channels are a factor.
But still, an awesome tire.
Thanks for sharing!
Iv been a loyal Michelin fan for about 20 yrs now...nobody comes close to there quality n safety. Just ordered these tires for my 2012 Yukon Denali XL 275/55r20...cant wait shld be in by April 1st...and last my Denali is all black so im def a BlkOut tire Guy 👍
ROCK ON ROY! Thanks for sharing! 👍
Bought a new set of Falken Wildpeak At3's for my '19 f250 to replace the worn factory duratracs. Traction was amazing and was much beefier block pattern. However, once the snow went away and experienced faster highway speeds I had vibration in the front end. I could also tell I lost about 1 mpg and it was louder going down the road. After a few hundred miles I bought a set of Defender LTX m/s and put them on this morning. Wow. What a difference. Immediately smooth as glass. I gained about 3 mpg back and they are nice and quiet. I can tell they are not going to grip anywhere near the Wildpeaks in the rare muddy situations I get into but I since that makes up about 2% of my overall driving I am content.
Thanks for sharing spyder! Definitely an improvement on mpg! You might be surprised on how well they do in the mud. Can’t go wrong with Michelin defenders! 👍
great video man! to the point about all the important stuff! just got the "hand me down" 2004 gx470 from my wife and its ready for some new rubbers, im sold on those michelins! tires look great on your truck with the white out but iim going black...
Awesome George! Can’t go wrong with these tires! Smooth ride and super durable! 👍 thanks for watching!
Putting these on my 2021 Honda Passport tomorrow. I have been running these tire for a loooooong time on f150's! Good video!
Awesome my friend! Thanks for the positive feedback! Enjoy the new tires and smoother ride UF1!👍
I have these on my 2016 Ram Big Horn and they have been good. Just "good" though. They are quiet but I'd never know the difference unless I had my radio off (which is hardly ever). Smooth but doesn't feel very solid - feels floaty. Rain traction has not been all that great for me, at least not compared to the Cooper Discoverer AT3s I was using before. I haven't used these much in snow this year since work let me stay home when it snowed most times. I really put the Discoverer AT3s to the test in some deep snow and ice for years and they were amazing. These Defenders also give my truck a look I'm not liking - though they aren't actually super cheap they look more like I cheaped out and stuck minivan tires on a 4x4... (I didn't choose these, they were on here when I got it). Looking to put new wheels on this in a few weeks so I'm probably going to go with Cooper Discoverer ST/Max this time and get a little upgrade from the AT3s I loved. These seem like a great tire for general passenger vehicle use though but just not my thing.
Hey Nate! Thanks for sharing your experiences with these tires! 👍
You need some MAN tires for your MAN truck. Get some big chunky tread blocks that scream on the highway. Chick's really dig that.
Good review, thank you! I'm getting a set tomorrow on my 4Runner. The stock Dunlops (made in Japan) have been underwhelming; now hoping for a better ride and maybe better gas mileage. I'll update this comment in a month.
Thanks for the positive feedback! Congrats on your purchase. You won’t be disappointed! There’s a night and day difference in ride quality! Thanks for watching Paul!
So, it's been a month?
I bought these tires when they first came out around 6 years ago. I think they'll age out before I get them worn down to 2/32", I think I have 6/32" left or so at 56k miles. Every time I get into another car, I hear the tire noise and am reminded of how smooth and silky the defenders are. They absorb bumps so well after all these years. Fuel economy is good. I've used them off road and every time it snows. I had all-terrains for the last 2 sets of tires before this and a set of all-seasons before that and I don't think I'll be going back to ATs. I am interested in the new Defender LTX M/S 2 tires that recently come out, to these tires to see how they compare. They don't have it out in my size yet, but if they do I'll definitely be interested to see if they are quieter and absorb bumps as well. They claim to work better with today's heavier vehicles, so I'm a little concerned they'll be stiffer on my old "lightweight" 30 year old vehicle But the 'piano' tuning sounds like it might be promising.
Thanks for sharing this information with the community
My 2015 GMC Sierra half ton SLT came with Rancho shocks and Goodyear Wrangler SLA''s. The Goodyears wore out by 40,000 but they were a softer ride than the Michelins LTX M/S or the B.F. Goodrich ATKO2's. The Michelin is by far the superior tire of the three in every way with exception of the softness of the Wranglers. I mentioned the shocks because they aren't very good. Riding on Bilstiens now. Much better with any tire.
Solid setup you have now! Thanks for sharing!
Just put a set on my 2018 Ram Big Horn a week ago. Put 300 miles on them so far. I’m looking forward to wearing them out. I drive 145 miles one way for work (2x a week). Already noticing a fuel mileage increase. Definitely a great choice
Wow that’s awesome that you just bought a set as well! Ok you win with the longer drive! I have about a 40 minute 24 mile drive one way. Smoother ride?
@@GarageGear I was running the factory Goodyear Wrangler SRA. I road those right down to 3/32” and they were no longer safe in the rain. The Michelin ride is really nice. I took full advantage of all the discounts that were offered at the time of purchase. I’m very happy with my new tires. The one major factor in my decision over the Cooper tires, I know first hand Michelin will stand behind the mileage warranty.
My wife’s 2016 Toyota Sienna came with Michelin Primacy from factory. At last visit to dealer,30k miles, they told her she’d need tires before winter (she barely drives it). I couldn’t believe how fast they work out in such low miles. No questions other than rotation records from dealer and they prorated and replaced the tires with a nice discount. I’ve seen reviews that some drivers got 80k out of these Defenders so I’m going into this with confidence.
@@js12278 wow great to see someone who actually used their tread life warranty. Good to know! And how the situation was rectified. I couldn’t believe how many people were crushing it with high mileage in these tires! Like you, I hope to get many miles out of them! 👍
It’s been about a year, 13 months, I’ve worn 1/32 of the tread. 17,000 miles. The tire shop that installed them are impressed by the performance. I’m still satisfied with my purchase.
I put these an a 2020 Sienna AWD and a 2021 Dodge Durango. We ski alot and go to the desert all the time with quads. These tires grip ice, snow, and float right over sand. They ride super quiet and soft. I highly recommend them!
Awesome to hear! These tires are truly built for anything. Thanks for sharing Ben!👍
@@GarageGear I just ordered a set for a Tacoma I picked up yesterday. I am set!
@@benperalta6763 that’s awesome Ben! You ar most definitely ALL SET! You’re gonna love the ride! Let me know how you like em!
Appreciate the video. I have a 2016 Ram Big Horn and I tow a large travel trailer.
Have you heard or seen any stories on how they perform when towing a travel trailer.
I’d appreciate any info! Thanks.
Black wall out
Hey Adam I know a guy with a tundra and another with a 4Runner! Both tow small to medium trailers with these tires on their vehicles. No issues. As far as larger trailers I’m not sure! I think black walls are in the lead now. Thanks for watching!
Safety 1st. like my Cooper all season tires. I live in the snow 6 months a year. nothing better than a real snow tire, just hate switching back and forth so I don't do it. very low life on a real snow tire. nice review. love the energy.
Thanks for the positive feedback Randy!
Nice job on the video. I have toyo open country AT3 tires the are a all terrain tire. I have a f - 150 . The 5.0 and 355 gear spins the tire so easy in rain. I have 15,000 miles on them. Your truck has some decent low end did the new tires help it hook up in the rain.
Thanks a lot Nick! I appreciate it! And thanks for sharing this information! 👍
Anyone else think he's the voice of Duff Man? 😆 Great review. I'd like to see them in action in the ❄. Both my wife's Traverse and my FJ have them. Worth every penny.
Hahaha Duff man!!! That’s awesome! Thanks for the positive feedback! So far in light snow they’re doing great. Haven’t gotten more than an inch by me yet. I’ll keep you posted! Thanks for watching James!
I have a Ram pickup and only run Michelin. We are all sensitive to price , but there are certain things you need to throw the price component out the window. Good tires is one of them . When you drive in varying weather conditions being able to control and stop are critical to safety.
Totally agree Troy! Thanks for sharing this!
I had a set of Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armors from around 2010 go over 80k miles. Only reason I changed them out was they started dry rotting after 6 years. The new Wranglers I put on after likely won’t make it much past 50k. Same vehicle.
Hey Jack, I believe Goodyear does make some better higher end tires but a majority of their tires have taken a dive in terms of quality. Thanks for sharing!
When it came to replacing my Tundra and RAV4, Michelin Defender LTX M/S were O.E.M. On the tundra and 70,000 warranty. 2 years in and still look brand new,( rotation at regular intervals). You get what you pay for!
Ya sure do! Thanks for sharing Kirk!
I have these in 35's on my ram, and again in 33's on my wife's Suburban. Best daily driver tire available. The wet traction in heavy Las Vegas rains is shockingly good. The vehicle will not hydroplane. No matter how fast you barrel through standing water.
Thanks for sharing my friend! I have yet to experience hydroplaning with these tires.! 👍
Going to put them on a 2001 yukon xl. What size did you put on your wifes Suburban If you don't mind me asking? My is stock and was thinking 265/75 16. It comes stock with 265/70 16. Any thoughts? thanks!
Michelin are the best! I put 102000 miles on the original Michelin tires on my first sedan and now I'm over 104000 miles on my original Michelin on my Ford Expedition (all driven since August 2019 till today ... and there is still life on the tire). I already know what I'm getting next .... you guessed it... The Michelin Defenders !!!
That’s some very impressive mileage vitalie! I’ve driven many sets of tires in my life but never Michelins! Hearing reports of mileage like yours make me even more confident in my purchase! Thank you for sharing!👍
I bought Michelin tires and when I woke up the next morning I could fly !!
I just bought a set of 275/65/18's for my Tundra TRD Sr5, based on your recommendation. I will have them installed with an alignment next week. I hope you're telling me the truth!! Thanks for reviewing... I've been looking/researching for a good minute & keep seeing these tires rated highly.
Very cool Paul! I hope the 14 million reported miles on tire rack are telling the truth lol! I’ve had mine for a year now and have been very happy with them. No complaints on my end whatsoever. Thanks for watching.
@@GarageGear Well, they're installed. Best tires I've ever purchased. Thanks for the review!
@@paulreints2279 you got it my friend! Enjoy the ride!
I want to get them for my Ram but the stock size is 275/55R20 which are not an LT tire and have a load rating of SL. I have no idea what size defender's would fit on my truck that have a higher load rating for when I'm towing.
Ah got it. You may want to consult a few mechanics and see if they can point you in the right direction. A few phone calls might solve your problem. Let me know if you find out anything. Thanks for watching John!
Raised White Letter works on most cars/trucks I've had. Great review, I'm getting a set this week for my F150 Lariat!
White letters are in the lead. Thanks for watching and enjoy the ride!
I prefer the raised white letters. I had a set of LTX A/S on my 03 Ram1500. They were O/E tires, and I got 60k on those. I just bought a 22 GMCAcadia. I have an odd size of Continental A/T contact tires. They're set up for mostly highway use, and occasional off road use. They come very highly rated 65k tread wear rating and are super quiet. 2 possible upcoming issues would be. They're not 3 peak snow rated. Secondly I have heard reviews. That these tires are very difficult to balance, when they start to wear. The truck is an AT4-AWD, with a fully independent suspension. I pid close 60k for this truck and want only the best. I think the Michelin's are just what the doctor ordered, so to speak. Tell me what you think, thanks, Kenny.
Thanks for the info Ken. I think the raised white letters are now in the lead! So far my tires have been flawless with about 10,000 miles on them! Super smooth on the highway too! And better gas mileage!
Great video I have a 19 Grand Cherokee with the 265 60R 18 Michelin premeier LTX tires original with 48,000 I was looking at the Defender tires, Like you I was reading up on them across the board other name brands as well. However seeing your video on this date of 11/19/22 I'm sold going to have them put on this week thanks again. Oh by the way I prefer BSW
Hey James! Can’t go wrong with these tires! I think it’s all tied up again! Thanks for watching!
I just had them put on my 19 Grand Cherokee and the 8 miles I drove to my house I felt the difference immeadiateley sharp looking tire!
@@james6275 wait til you get them on the highway! Watch your gas mileage go up!
I had mine on my Toyota RAV4. Finally decided to replace them when my RAV got to 109,000 . Not too sure about the Defender2 though my steering is more precise with the new model Defender 2.
Thanks for sharing this Frank!
65K miles 265 70 16 on 2001 4runner 2wd with 290k miles. on second set about 1 mm from the wear indicators.
have served me well in the Summer afternoon downpours of Florida, extreme summer heat of Texas and Light snow and ice of the California mountains. Didn't seem to do well in packed sand and Sandy conditions on California trails or any beach sand.
Thanks for sharing this gtr! 👍
Great video!! Seems the size I need only comes with the OWL, no blacked out option. I like this tire, but think it would bother me to mount these inward as you would still be able to see the white lettering.
I think that a lot of tires are like that L. No doubt this is a good tire though! Thanks for watching!
Most tires are only OWL on one side and black wall on the other side.
These are not rotational so you can mount whichever side youd like. I mounted with the white lettering inward.
I think im going with these on my 4runner soon. Since i commute 46-50 miles to work i need better road performance and the 8ncreased quiet and mpgs will be nice. Ive been pouring through reviews and the off road performance is very well rated for a tire that doesn't "look" like it will. I'm stoked.
Can’t go wrong with these tires my friend!
I have these on my 15 4runner and love them. Great traction and wear
@@kennycole539 thanks for sharing kenny
I choked a little bit when I first saw the price, but after hearing what you and many others have to say. I believe the defenders are amazing tires. Snow rated for crazy midwest weathers, good traction dry and wet, good enough off road (we have a lot of dirt roads), long lasting and improve gas mileage! What's not to like?! I'll have to bite the bullet on this, but I know I'll get my money's worth!
It’s a tough pill to swallow I know but we’ll worth it for the longevity and smooth ride too! Youre gonna wonder why you didn’t get them sooner!
You’re not even biting a bullet when it’s all said and done. You get what you pay for with these
Nokian One is a grat tire, Pirelli Scorpions are great, Cooper Discoverer(over priced as well) are great, Starfire Solarus...all are very good tires, but very few are over $320. The price of a beatup car that can take you places for at least a few years, LOL. about $1300 plus tax for tires??!! Then mount for about 20 more each...LOL. They are great tires, but ffs, they are not that good. Its like ordering great sushi for $7 and getting very similar sushi for $15 because they put gold flake on it. Screw that noise. BTW, I think you should have a log of your tire tread wear, and see how they do over time. And NO ONE can claim they remember how their tires were when new compared to 20 or more K miles later. What you can do is take some measurements. You can drive on the same roads with a sound meter and record the level they generate at different speeds recorded. You can also do some basic traction tests and record.
@@philindeblanc I disagree. I have these and they’re incredible. I’ve advised my dad to get for his trucks as well. Literally perfect for what we need. Highway, gas mileage, noise, heavy rain, tight turns, snow, mud, bumpy roads A++
@@jasonmaruszak812 I said they are great tires. What do you disagree with?
These defenders are great on 16" wheels on my Tacoma. However, the 22" on my Tahoe are not very good. They are quiet but I get a lot of slipping in light rain, even when just leaving the carwash after a few thousand miles on my 22's. Tread life is excellent in both sizes.
Thanks for sharing this Brian
I needed tires and was offered BF Goodrich to replace my worn Michelins , Gas prices are outrageous so I mounted the BF Goodrich and all I can say is WOW , Ride Drive Smooth and Quiet - 65k mile warranty, we'll see
Thanks for sharing Dave
I ride a motorcycle. I can tell you riding motorcycle on interstate highway in heavy rain and sleet. I never buy tires with high tread life. I will agree the high tread life will improve gas mileage. The softer the tire and lower tread life will give you better grip in rain and ice. It’s your choose live and buy more tire or save money on tires and worry about traction.
Thanks for watching Alvin
I’m getting my wife a set on her explorer. She’s a casual driver and we don’t really tow anything but I like the idea of Michelin’s longevity with the new ltx m/s. They’re supposedly very quiet and great in both dry and rain. We also have decent weathers in PA. What do you think?
So far they’re very quiet and great on wet roads! I’m excited to see how long they last! So far I’m very pleased with these tires! Thanks for watching Carnius!
I have the defender LTX on my '12 Explorer. Absolutely love them. Super quiet. Great traction out here in soggy Washington. Held up and gave me absolute confidence in the snow last year. Don't hesitate getting them!
@@jonathanmundy5778 thanks for sharing Jonathan! 👍
I guess mine are defective. Mine have the most road noise of any tire I’ve ever owned. The road noise sounds like c-130 at full throttle. I’ve had them since August and they are getting progressively worse.
2019 honda odyssey touring, first tires as always only last 30k miles, now I have the regular defenders and the van runs so much better, no noise and excellent traction, I will buy the ms next time dosen't matters what I have
Thanks for sharing this felice!
The only tires i put on my truck. Last set went 76k and wasnt to the wear bars yet. I have a set on summer and winter wheels.
That’s awesome! Two sets! Smooth ride all year long! Thanks for sharing!
I have the same tires on my Tacoma TRD Off Road. I had the same model tires on my cargo van and also loved them but when my TKO’s wore out on the Tacoma I went to these. The ride is quite different than the TKO and feels more like a sports car than a truck. They have done some light off-road so far but they will be put to the test in a few weeks. I usually travel forest fire access roads and unmaintained trails but nothing that would require mud tires necessarily. I agree with everything you said and you made a good choice!
Awesome Austin! Thanks for tire feedback! Pretty cool that you have the same truck! Definitely a smoother ride! Thanks for sharing!
I just ordered these in 295 65 R20 for my 2021 Silverado 2500 HD,,,,, These are rated at 50,000 for the light truck sizes naively expecting 70k. I do pull a 14,000 pound 5th wheel trailer so 50k is still a fairly significant upgrade from the stock tires I’m about to replace at 32,000. I’m looking forward to getting them installed tomorrow, mine are $1,900 OTD at time of this post.
You love the ride on them my friend! Thanks for sharing!
Did you have any computer issues in upsizing from stock 275/65 r20? I have same truck and considering the same thing.
@@jimcollins8097 If you’re referring to the speedometer, I have the Banks Derringer tuner in my truck and you can input the wheel and tire size so that it calibrates your speedo. Other than that no codes or any sort of issues and I absolutely love them. Makes the truck look waaaay better and it rides exponentially nicer as well. Hope that helps.
I was worried more about stabletrack and esc and all things abs. Yes, it's amazing how that slightly larger size makes the truck "pop"
I just had the Michelin Defender LTX tires installed on my truck. I love these tires. The only issue is they are heavier than the previous tires i had. I had the opposite on my gas mileage. Mileage dropped by a couple miles. But i do like the way they grip the road better and love the feeling of them seeming to be more safe while driving.
Hey Jacob! Thanks for sharing! Wait til you get them out on the highway for a while. Perhaps you’ll see an improvement then. That’s where I see it! Thanks for watching
@@GarageGear yes sir. Haven't got them on the highway yet, thanks for the information and love your videos.
@@jacobb54 got it! Appreciate you Jacob!
May I ask you something I'm currently driving a toyota highalnder XSE 2021 with the Eagle touring tires and I've heard those tires don't last as long in threadwear is it worth buying the Michelin defenders for the Toyota highalnder instead of getting a new set of eagle touring tires??
Hey everyday fun! I would check the reviews of your current tires on tire rack. Chances are good the Michelins will perform better! Thanks for watching!
I researched and also came up with these tires for my Nissan Frontier but I found many reviews that Michelin is having issues with wear. These tires are wearing prematurely. Im hoping they got it right but Im still hesitant now.
My defenders are wearing like iron so far. No issues with premature wear here. I didn’t read any issues with this. Everything I read said they lasted a long time. 70,000+ miles. Every mechanic and owner of these tires that I spoke with agreed that the wear is great on these tires. Thanks for watching!
I'm just about to put my 2nd pair of Michelin LTX M/S tires on my SUV, which will be the Defenders. Michelins are worth the higher up-front price. Spend more today, spend far less in the long run because they really last. My former set of Michelins went more than 10 years, and I never even had a flat. (PS: I like putting the white letters on the outside!)
Ten years is pretty incredible! Any idea on how many miles you had on them? I’m marking you down in the white wall category! Blacked out sidewalks are winning by a slim margin! 👍 thanks for checking out my channel!
I had 2 sets of these… both only lasted 35-40,000 miles. Michelin was awesome to work with and I only paid for one set. Needless to say I went with another brand the next time around but really don’t care for them. So I’m going back to the Michelin, as I can’t beat their customer service.
Good to know their customer service is on top of things. Thanks for sharing critter!
Operator error
@@mattvan6568 nope very experienced driver.
When I got my truck there was a bunch of tread at 92,000 and I thought the dealership just put them on bc of that much tread, then I got a leak in the back, went to get it fixed and turns out the tire is 8 years old. Highly recommend it
Hahaha wow! Pretty cool my friend!
I had those tires on my expedition and loved them! Probably, going to put a set on my Tundra soon. I’m a white letter guy myself.
Hey Vic, a friend of mine who owns a tundra has a set! He raves about them and he does some serious daily driving! In fact he bought a new tundra and wouldn’t pick up the truck until the dealership put a set of these tires on lol! Pretty awesome! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear Thanks for the response! Makes me feel like I’m making the right decision. Keep making these informative videos so people like me can stay up to date and educated.
@@KeystoneTexan you got it Vic! These tires are no doubt a smart choice! Thanks for the positive feedback!!!👍
Im also from WNY. I have the Defenders on my vehicles and absolutely love them. Great grip in all weather. Even ice.
Awesome my friend! Thanks for sharing! GO BILLS!
Have them on Tacoma, and absolutely worth it. Tread pattern is quiet, ride is smooth. Inflate at manufacturers spec. Wear is less than previous Michelin LTX
Awesome denis! Thanks for sharing this info!
THANKS for the video and info, this is exactly what I needed to hear and see!! 👍👍👍👍 I’m due for new tires and these will be ones I’ll get!!!
Worth every penny! Had mine for a year now and the ride has been terrific! 👍 thanks for watching!
Hi Garage Gear! I have a 2017 Tacoma and I tow a light travel trailer (3160 dry weight). I'm looking to purchase the Defender LTX M/S in my stock size 245/75r16. Will the 111T do the job? Any suggestions?
You’ll have to consult a tire shop for that question my friend. Thanks for watching
If you’re towing or carrying a load get the agilis crossclimate Michelins instead. I have them on my e350 van, excellent in snow and rain.
On my taco I got:
45,000 on dunlop grantrek
80,000 on Michelin ltx at/2
80,000 on Goodyear Kevlar wranglers
The Michelins looked good after 80k. I sold them on my steel wheels on Facebook and told the guy about the miles, he still happily bought them.
The reviewer is right though the AT/2 isn’t great in snow
Thanks for sharing this information Dean!
Was looking through your channel for a follow up video on snow/ice performance and didn’t see one.
How do they do in bad winter weather?
Thanks!
They grip well in winter weather! I know three people with them and no complaints! 👍
I've been using Defender LTX M/S for a long time, but people need to know that they suck in snow and ice. You'll slide all over the place because the rubber compound is very hard at low temperatures. The rubber compound is hard in order to have the long tread life. The Continental TerrainContact H/T outperforms the Defender LTX M/S in road grip, stopping tests because they have a better rubber compound. Although I might not get Continental because people tend to have balancing issues with those. I'm looking at possibly getting a Vredestein Pinza A/T or H/T for my next tires, as the performance of those is somewhere in between the Michelin and Continental and without balancing issues.
Thanks for sharing
Thinking about getting these tires for my ‘12 taco. Have you done any off-road driving with them? I grouse hunt in the fall in northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, encounter rocky trails and occasional sippi holes. Definitely piqued my interest.
Hey my friend! I’ve only done a little light/dry off-roading since owning so I can’t say I’ve given them a full blown shot at it. But from experience if you’re looking at doing some off-roading in some serious bud and rocky terrain you may want something with a deeper knobbier tread pattern. Thanks for watching
Nice review. What tire pressure are you running? I just put these on my 3rd gen 4Runner and the recommended 32psi from off the door panel seems a little low considering these are much more aggressive tires then standard dealer tires.
Hey IJ I’m doing 32 psi according to the door as well! They’ve been fine at that psi this whole time! Wearing just right if any wear is happening at all lol!
@@GarageGear Thank you!
Thanks for the review. Even though we just purchased our Grand Wagoneer, I'm already researching tires as I dont think the Pirelli Scorpions that came on it will last very long. Looks like these Michelins might be the ticket. BTW, I'm also a raised white letters guy.
Awesome my friend congrats on your purchase
Ok you convinced me man thank you, just like you I have the same taco and been looking at tires massive amounts of research could of been prevented if I landed on your video before lol thanks brotha
Hey Tubo! These tires get the job done with flying colors lol! You won’t be disappointed in them! Thanks for watching!
I have these on my 2012 Tundra. On my 3rd set. Love the quiet ride. But to be honest they are not that great in snow. Wet is very good. As they age wet performance diminishes too. I've yet to get 70K miles on a set but Michelin has been great with honoring their warranty by prorating the cost of the next set through my Toyota dealer.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the video on the Michelin tires. How are they holding up and did they help with gas mileage? I have a 2020 Off Road with the original tires. I mostly drive on the interstate highways and will be looking for a good quality tire when the originals wear out.
Hey Larry gas mileage is up and they are holding up just fine with minimal wear so far! You won’t find a better highway tire than these. They are an excellent value! 👍
@@GarageGearWell, I’m finally due for new tires on my 2020 OR. How have teh LTX M/S held up?
@@larryzapotocky1363 been great for me! Barely lost any tread with over 15k on them! 👍
How are they in the snow?
Got these installed on my 2006 Tundra double cab and they are soooo quiet... MPG up too about 2 mpg... i have the 265/65r17 version
Awesome my friend! Lots of benefits to these tires! Thanks for watching S 9!
You can't go wrong with Michelins! Most pick up drivers spend 90 percent of their time driving on paved roads. It's crazy to listen to noise from off road style tires while cruising down the highway. I like the raised white letters. It adds some contrast to the black sidewalls.
@@wg5768 you nailed it all here WG! 👍
Yea after buying Cooper Discoverer last time, I was pleased for the first 20k, but at 30k I’ve noticed in the rain they are as bad as the original Goodyear Wrangler ST’s. That I was forced to replace, after I ran over a bucket of sheet metal screws that fell off a truck in front of me, I caught up to at the next red light, but was driven by a Mexican gentleman who no speaka englaze? Well then I was lucky to limp into a Tire Kingdom I knew was luckily right around the corner. I had just added Bilstien 5100 struts and shocks with the front set at 2”, that came close to leveling. So after pricing 3, of the ruined Wranglers at “$640”!!!With tax and fees I was astonished! To find the Coopers one size taller at 265/75-16, for FOUR of then came to LESS at $513!! With the buy 3 get the 4th free sale! Thats what I did at the time. Now with over 38,000 on them rotated free since new, I’m getting concerned in rain. So I’m now PLANNING on replacing the 4, with new tires and Michelin look better the closer I look and your video my friend has sealed the deal on exactly what you have, I was inclined to go LTX AT but you convinced me otherwise. See I have a 2019 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, V6, I love, and plan to keep for a while but only want to buy ONCE more.
Thanks for sharing this with the Garage Gear community Kevin!
Just 20,000 miles for the Goodyear? My 2018 F150 Sport has the Michelin LTX MS2 275/55R20 factory installed and my truck just passed 80,000 miles. I'm ready to buy some new ones because I've noticed a couple of times I'm screeching the tires on concrete when leaving a stop light so I don't feel comfortable using them wet.
I love these tires. Smooth ride, great grip on wet or muddy roads, and quiet. I drive from Texas to Canada to New York to Florida and I've never had any issues. That's why I'm buying them again.
Awesome thanks for sharing Carlos!
I have a 2015 Tundra 4x4 crewmax with Michelin LTX M/S Load E and they are awesome for sure.
Thanks for sharing Bunky! Great truck! 👍
I've put 40k on my Michelin LTX's and still have 11/32'nds. And that's on a 2020 GMC AT4.
Awesome dead aim! Thanks for sharing!
I have Land Cruiser 2017 and watching your reviews I when to Costco and got these tires. Big Thanks!
Awesome young song! Thanks for watching!
Is this necessary in places where you dont see snow? The only salt my truck sees is from the occasional beach trip but i rinse my truck immediately after getting back. Especially underneath.
These tires are great all season tires. They are good on the snow and other conditions as well. No complains on them on my end.
I agree completely, I am getting ready to install a new set on my Ford Edge. These will be the 4th set. It is a 2008 with 175,000 miles and still going strong.
Awesome my friend! Thanks for sharing
Are these good for a full size SUV? I have a 2013 Ford Expedition EL, the big one. Curious if they have a Load Rating E version of these?
I want to say yes but you should give a tire shop a call for a better answer! 👍
I love the raised white letter tires!
👍 ROCK ON Double barrel! I think raised white letters might be in the lead now! Thanks for watching! 👍
Get a Costco membership and wait for them to go on sale. Free tire rotation and nitrogen fills too.
Not a bad idea! Thanks for sharing this info Jack! 👍
Just did this yesterday at costco. Paid $950 for a set with everything included. Also includes free road hazard.
I have these on my Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 CTD. I rotate mine every oil change...about every 3-4k. Wear is pretty even. But...I took a trip to Mammoth MTN from San Diego. About 900 miles RT. On my way home, one of my front tires went south! Started cupping bouncing and went out of round. Tires were balanced at Discount Tires with a recent alignment. Ball joints were checked when I returned home. Zero damage to vehicle but here I am with 29k and these highly recommended tires are going away on me! So BUMMED!!
Michelin m/s2 265
Oh man. Are they still within a warranty of any kind?
I am not sure if Michelin CrossClimate2’s fits your vehicle or not but it also has a snowflake rating. When I purchase my 2023 Honda Pilot Elite AWD I plan on replacing the OEM tires with the CrossClimate2’s.
Those are good looking tires! I don’t believe this fit my truck though. Thanks for sharing! 👍
@@GarageGear your right they don’t have them for your truck. Maybe in the future.
@@ronaldbrimmer3141 they’d be worth a look in the future. Thanks again for sharing!
Hi. I’m live In Wilson, NY. Wondering if these tires held up for you after a couple of years? Have you replaced them? How many miles?
@@Arthur-sh6xd hey Arthur! Still have them on my truck! Got about 30000 miles on them and the tread is about half worn. 👍