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Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2

Tires / All-Season Truck Tires
Defender LTX M/S 2
Defender LTX M/S 2
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 is an all-season tire designed for light duty trucks and SUVs.
Description
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 is an all-season tire designed for light duty trucks and SUVs.
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2

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Overall Score
The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
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Current Range of Tested Tires

What goes into the Overall Score?

Dry braking
 /  5
Wet braking
 /  5
Handling
 /  5
Hydroplaning
 /  5
Snow traction
 /  5
Ice braking
 /  5
Ride comfort
 /  5
Noise
 /  5
Rolling resistance
 /  5

About

The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 is part of the Tires test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Tire models like the Defender LTX M/S 2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry braking: Dry braking is measure of stopping performance from 60 to 0 mph.

Wet braking: Wet braking is measure of stopping performance from 60 to 0 mph.

Handling: For most tires, Handling includes how well the tires perform; in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; on CR's wet handling circuit; and steering feel.