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Michelin Defender LTX M/S

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ukwes21, Jun 20, 2019.

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  1. Jun 29, 2019 at 4:55 AM
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  4. Jun 29, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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  5. Jul 8, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    Anyone going with the E rated LTX M/S tires? I've had both P265 and the 265/70/R17 M/S2's in the past. Just had a set of KO2's wear out after 30k miles, so I'm tire shopping again. I like the e rated tires because you rarely get a flat.
     
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  6. Jul 8, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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  7. Jul 8, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    how many miles are on the Crugen HT51s im considering getting them as a lower cost Defender
     
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  8. Jul 8, 2019 at 1:57 PM
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    Our SUV has 15,000mi right now and no problems at all (245/60/18). I just rotated them and remaining tread is about 10/32" with mixed driving (They claim 12.5/32" when new).
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2019 at 2:10 PM
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  10. Jul 8, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    are any of your Michelin defenders have road noises, I have a set on my acess cab 4wd and they sure have lots of road noise. Im about ready to change them out, just put them on about 1000 miles ago....
     
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  11. Jul 8, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    No noticeable road noise. I consider them quiet.
     
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  12. Jul 8, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    probably cause the have big lugs and wider sipes than most M&S tires do
     
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  13. Jul 8, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    mine sure seem loud. I have a set of AT cooper on my old ford and they are not as loud
     
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  14. Jul 8, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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  15. Jul 8, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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    well hell, maybe my rear end is going out...…
     
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  16. Jul 8, 2019 at 6:54 PM
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  17. Jul 8, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    These are one of the most quiet tires you can run, you must have another problem. Might also have a defective tire?
     
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  18. Jul 8, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    I had a set of M/s on my 2nd gen and they were a pretty damn good all around tire. They wore well and had good winter traction. I got them used and put about 20k on them. The dealer was happy to have a trade in with good tires.
     
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  19. Jul 9, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    I love my new Michelin Defender LTX M/S but have a slight vibration in my rear tires at 50mph and above. I had it road force balanced and the back two tires came in at 49lbs. I have idea what that means. The dealer said I could have Michelin warranty them since they only been on my truck for a week. Should I have Michelin replace them? What does the 49lbs mean when referring to road force balance and is that bad?
     
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  20. Jul 9, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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    I believe it should be no more than 32 lbs of rotational weight with the rfb, not exactly sure but I know 49 is too much. I had one defender that was rfb and came in above the limit and was replaced through warranty
     
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