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Michelin Defender LTX MS replaced BFG KO2's

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ChrisK7UND, Jun 4, 2017.

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  1. Jun 5, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    I too have been contemplating making the jump to the Mich LTX. Like many others I swapped in the 4Runner pro wheels and KO2s, my MPG instantly went down by 2. Given that I'm 90% on road, the LTX just make more sense but I don't want to lose my bro license.

    Any more zoomed out shots of these tires on 3rd gens w/ 4Runner Pro wheels?
     
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  2. Jun 5, 2017 at 6:03 PM
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    Yes, they look small on pics. In person they look well proportioned to the truck. These are 275/60R18's on 18x9 wheels. Have done several 3k mile round trips, while towing, in the last couple of months and they have performed very well.
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  3. Jun 5, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    Same result on my 88 4runner, 24mpg highway with the 22RE/5spd. Today I run Hankook Dynapro ATMs which are excellent too.
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    I agree. The pics make them look funny. Here is a pic I took at work. But like I said. You don't see how they look getting 2mpg better on the highway. :)

    IMG_2319.jpg
     
    ChrisK7UND, Jun 5, 2017
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  5. Jun 5, 2017 at 8:34 PM
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    I had a set on my tundra and they are a really good all around tire. After the Goodyears are gone I'll more than Likely go with the Michelin.
     
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  6. Jun 5, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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    Looking at going to these in a 255/70-17 (maybe even 255/75) on the 4Runner Pro wheels.
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2017 at 7:19 PM
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    Those tires will easily last 80K miles
     
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  8. Jun 6, 2017 at 9:19 PM
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    I am running 29psi front and rear. I have no wandering or steering issues that I can tell. Maybe a bad set for the person having issues? I would think alignment. Any other mods to suspension for the person that has wandering issues? Stock wheels?
     
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  9. Jun 6, 2017 at 9:27 PM
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    I ran these same tires on my 99 Pre runner. Great tires! Good choice.
     
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  10. Jun 6, 2017 at 9:38 PM
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    Some of the most hard-core wheeling I do in a year is at work. The company I work for sometimes services remote radio tower sites, only accessible by gnarly, rocky old logging roads, or newly cut Forest Service roads that become mud-bogs in the wet. The work truck I'm given to drive is a POS 2WD F350 (Aka "The guzzler") fitted with these Michelin tires. The tires are the best thing about the rig. They have never skipped a beat off-road. I think it's because the individual tread blocks are all siped multiple times. They go through hell without much love, and put up with a lot of tire spin due to the 2WD 1Ton struggling up the steep grades. These tires are not a joke.
     
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  11. Jun 7, 2017 at 6:50 AM
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    Had these tires on my '10 DCSB. Very good tire and plan on installing on my '17 when the factory Firestones are done.
     
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  12. Jun 7, 2017 at 7:17 AM
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    The OEM tires on my Limited are LTX M/S2. Is that the same as "Defender" or as plain old "M/S"?
     
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  13. Jun 7, 2017 at 7:19 AM
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    Much more similar to Defender... M/S is old school. Still decent tires tho.
     
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  14. Jun 7, 2017 at 8:26 AM
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    Yes, basically the same tire. Same tread design, just incorporated their EverTread or whatever to get more miles out of them from their previous "Defender" tire. This gives the Non-LT versions a 70K warranty.
     
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    Whats the best place to buy these? Im looking to purchase a set. I have 16's and want to keep it stock tire size.
     
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    Michelin LTX is not a tire:

    Michelin LTX A/T 2
    Michelin LTX M/S 2 (now called LTX Defender).

    The LTX Defender IS the LTX M/S 2's replacement (i.e. M/S 3)
     
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    My Limited came with Michelin LTX MS2 tires. Good quality tire and I just put Michelin LTX Defenders on my wife's SUV. Pretty much the only tires I buy.. I've had them on my last 3 vehicles.
     
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    Not too shabby. Just wish my eyes didnt want a more aggressive look haha
     
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    LTX was once a tire, but now they have more options

    LTX stands for LightTruck/Crossover or LightTruckX
     
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