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Michelin Defender LTX MS2

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Michelin Defender LTX MS2
Premium
5.6 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Michelin Defender LTX MS2 placed #4 out of 30 in Tire Rack 2026 (265/70 R17). Our database lists 0 sizes, from R0 to R0.

2 Tests 3PMSF M+S

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MichelinThis tyre
Defender LTX MS2
5.6
General
Grabber HT
6.4
Better at: Cost per warranted mile, Wet braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Snow braking
Firestone
Destination LE3
5.9
Better at: Cost per warranted mile, Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Snow braking
Kumho
Crugen HT51
4.8
Better at: Cost per warranted mile, Wet braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Snow braking
Cooper
Endeavor Plus
5.5
Better at: Cost per warranted mile, Wet braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Off-road performance is its highest-rated category (99.6%).

Weaknesses

Value is its lowest-rated category (76.1%).

History

2026

Michelin Defender LTX MS2 was launched

2026
2× Tested
Tire Rack265/70 R17#4
Tyre Reviews265/65 R18#5
Price vs Quality
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Tests (2)

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2 Tests
Tire Rack All Season
265/70 R17
#4 Of 30 Tyres
Tire Rack2026
4th
Toyota Tacoma 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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