When we are able to secure a price that’s below the manufacturer’s minimum advertised price, you’ll see a “members-only” price label right below the product name and rating. If you need to narrow your results, our “refine” feature allows you to search for tires by price, so you can be sure to find every model in your budget. If you’re looking for an even better deal, look for current sales shown in a green diamond on the product photo. The only real downside is that these well-engineered tires are a little more expensive than one may desire for what is essentially a road-only tire. Then again, if you want a good tire that is going to last a fair amount of time while remaining safe throughout, then it is worth paying a little more.
Currently we only offer FedEx Ground, expedited shipping is not available. Depending on when you place your order, there may be one, possibly two days of processing time. Shipping delivery times can be impacted by weather events across the country. You have selected winter tires that are designed for use in snow and ice. Please confirm that you wish to purchase winter tires by selecting Continue below.
But we’ve only managed to get our hands on a temporary pair on the rare occasion, so it’s not everyday that we’re able review countless tires at once! We’ve always loved the Michelin Defender, and there are many more like it in the full size review. Tires-Easy will price match our competitor’s delivered, regular tire prices. Our prices include shipping, please ensure the price per tire you are requesting price matching on includes shipping. No sale, promotion or clearance prices will be matched, nor prices from auction sites.
Tires ship via FedEx Ground and the shipment times are a very good estimate, although not an exact number of time-in-transit days. Once the tires are picked up, the time-in -transit estimate begins. If you place your order Friday afternoon, or on the weekend, your tires it will not ship until the following week.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 tire combines the Michelin EverTread 2.0 compound with full-depth SipeLock sipes for reliable traction in demanding conditions throughout the life of the tire. At MICHELIN®, we continuously push safety, durability and fuel efficiency, and even more performances, all at the same time and with no trade-offs. That’s what we mean by MICHELIN® Total PerformanceTM, which has and will always be our difference on every tire. Our Comfort Control Technology™ helps ensure ride satisfaction while minimizing noise with the road.
If you do a lot of dry, highway driving, these tires are fuel efficient, and corner well. If you’re planning to do a lot of driving in snow and ice, that’s where the tire falls short. Comfort-wise, they do run a little loud, and it’s not the smoothest ride you could ever get from some tires. All said and done, the lifespan of the LTX is impressive, and the warranty backs up the tread’s expectation.
michelin cross climateHowever, since most tire dealers don’t offer this facility, we saved you a few bucks by purchasing this tire and driving it on all sorts of roads and in all weather conditions. The biggest downfall to the Michelin Defneder is definitely the treadwear. While the tire is rated for 90,000 miles, most drivers find they wear out well before then. Most folks find they get around 30,000-60,000 miles before the tread is worn to the point they need a new set. This is a little disappointing, especially since the warranty does not cover tread life.