The Michelin LTX Tires Deserve Some Credit!
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I am a firm believer in Michelin. Many motor-homes and NEVER a problem
I am glad to hear this honest review. I imagine a company as large as Toyota with their research likely did a ton of research on this tire and went with what would work for the majority of owners. I am all about the performance and feel vs. the look. Happy to hear these are decent enough.
My Michelin AT2s are pushing 59,000 on my 2016 TRD Off-road. Still got tread left though I’ll probably have to replace them this year. I’ve taken it off road on the desert dirt roads in SW Texas with no issues even when crawling through road washouts. The TRD PRO/off road setup is really more geared toward Baja style off-roading anyway. Not the best looking but very capable in that situation. That said 95% of my driving is on pavement so I appreciate the better gas mileage and smooth and quiet ride that they provide. Not sure what I’ll go with when I do replace them.
Which ones did you go with???
Man, thank you so much for this video! Exactly what I was looking for. Truly appreciate your detailed review and opinion!!
I've always said they are decent tires. They just don't look right on the TRD Pro.
Thanks for this great review! I'm getting a Tundra that comes with these and I was concerned about winter traction - great to hear that they were good in the snow/winter!!!
After 6 months of picking lots of AT’s apart, I’m doubling down and getting getting my first set of Michelins. I’ve only ever experienced Michelin’s on Lexus vehicles before, so I always kept them on the back burner so-to-speak. Well, here we go! Thanks Dude.
Good for towing and heavy loads too.
They're a very good tire. The issue has always been that they're not large or as aggressive as most people would like. I've never had any trouble selling them on Craigslist for good money. The set you have at least have a better looking side wall than some others.
i live in Alaska and this Toyo M/T I mounted to my 2019 tundra TRDpro works great on ice/snow even on rain 👌
Down here in certain places in Alabama, they are putting the NItto ridge grappler’s on TRD pro’s and TRD off-road models new from the dealer.
Agreed. I’ve had KO2s and Grabber3s. Now I’m running a bigger 295/70r18 Defender LTX 10ply. It is a good medium of having a bigger tire look but the best on road and light off road performance of the Michelin’s.
I came from the ko2 to the Ltx and I prefer the ltx. They are quieter, smoother, and easier to turn. There is a big difference. I’ll agree they don’t look as aggressive but for me the Ltx is the way to go. Just depends on what your after.
I have these tires on my f250 diesel. I had to use 4wd to get off wet grass. Out on the road, great tire.
Funny you bring these tires up because I have been driving my truck a lot as of lately and said to myself. They ride great!! It's just the look. They are a small looking tire. A quiet tire on a giant truck. But I don't even know what I'll change to when the time comes
I'm with you. I have the same tire on my 2019 SR5 (with the TRD OFF ROAD package). They are great tires. I have been debating on the tire pressures. I don't like a manf. suggesting different tire pressures (front & rear). They look great to me. Easy to "bark um" too! 381HP.
There really great tires,I have them on my 08 Sequoia Limited 5.7L 275-65-18 here in New Jersey,I'm gonna switch to the M/S model pretty soon,there suppose to be even better in the rain and snow,really good video my man....
I have several people that have these tires and like them. I had asked you about these tires once during a livestream.
I'm running 275/65/18 on my 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser and have been for the past several years. I drive on the road 95% of the time and off-road mostly at Padre Island National Seashore, Texas, which is nearly 70 miles of uninhabited island beach. The conditions there can get very messy very quickly and these tires haven't failed me in those situations. They perform very well in all road conditions and serve my specific purpose.
I put 8 tenths of a mile on my Michelins, I left the Toyota dealership went straight to the Goodyear dealership and had duratracs installed couldn't be happier with the duratracs.
@@judge724 really try pulling a snowmobile trailer with 6 inches of snow on a dirt road with the Michelins,you won't get far. Been there tried that,that's why I'm running the duratracs
judge724 Michelin’s are way overrated. If you live anywhere south of Pennsylvania they will dry rot in no time and develop vibration.
48k on mine and I have had to go into the desert with a trailer and retrieve a truck I kind of like them
I like them. They ride nice and they quiet. I will run them till they wear out then switch to a larger size to fill the wheel well more.
Always been my favorite tire. I actually prefer the LTX M/S. Even less aggressive, but they're soooo quiet and smooth. Most of us run these trucks on the asphalt, and the LTX is the only tire I'll buy. Love 'em.
I'll be putting those on my 08 Sequoia Limited 5.7L 275-65-18 here in New Jersey pretty soon,heard their really good in the rain and snow..
The LTX are a long lasting tire Matk! Dad had a set on his 04 Sierra, longest lasting tire he ever had.
Had those on my land cruiser and gx470. The best tire going for ride and last forever.
They ride good and handle good but just look wrong on the pro. It has a much better look with more aggressive tires. Reminds me of a street truck tire for 2wd trucks.
I like the performance of these tires and don’t plan on takin mine off..for what? A look? I’d rather have good performance and safety. 9000 miles on my 2019 and not one issue
I still have them on my pro. Only reason is because they performed adequately off road. Now if I had a better off road tire I am sure the truck would have had performed better, but the Michelins worked. So instead of upgrading tires I was able to do other mods first. Performance is good, they just are not aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
I changed tires after my LTX tires wore out and I put discoverer ATP and you can definitely feel the weight of the tires when you get a bit more aggressive treads
I have always bought Michelin and they are great and last forever. But they need to beef up the side walls ! Thanks 👍
i’ve taking these tires mudding and some how didn’t get stuck in the clay. I guess their looks are deceiving
@Austin Cato I agree. The Michelin tires are very surprising. They handle better than they look. I have the highway version and was surprised that they got me through some small amounts of mud no problem. I will be going with some Falken Wildpeaks to have better off road capabilities but still impressed with the Michelin tires.
My ‘07 tundra came with big ko’s, po put them on and they were pretty good by the time i got the truck. When i replaced them, the new ko2 just came out, so on they went. Almost 4 yrs with them and they were a fantastic tire. I live in nfld and you can never really figure out the nasty weather. Never an issue. Traded the ‘07 on the ‘17 pro, dealer demo with the Michelin’s. Had the ko2’s put on before i took delivery, they have 55k km’s or just over 30k miles. Rotated every 8k km’s with oil change as per dealer. Tires are starting to show their age but are still in pretty good shape. I’d guess 30/40% tread remaining. I did keep the Michelin’s to try and sell them, recoup a bit from the ko2’s. I figure ill probably need to swap them out before the winter as the ko2’s will be closing in on 75k km’s. The Michelin’s only have about 10k km’s on them so i should have a good life in them to compare. All in all, I’m very happy with the ko2’s and would put them on again.
30,000 miles on mine and they still are great in the rain. Hope to replace them with another set. Still got decent tread left.
They prob wouldn’t hold up to a lot of off roading be my only complaint. I have done some off roading and i can see the abuse to them
Great tires 👍🏻
funny enough I came across some TRD off road take off wheels and tires and I'm currently using them on my 2011 sequoia. I wanted 18s as a change from the 20s I had on originally and the thicker sidewall makes a huge difference. really smooth tire even when worn in. I'm hoping it'll give me about 15-20k miles more life also.
As soon as treads wear on my new TRD PRO went to get BFKo2’s and i never look back..
Love those tires. Very good and grippy. So far no problems. I’m glad people sell them cheap so I can buy them cheap.
I'm curious what your idea of cheap is? I'm considering buying a less than 1 month old set from someone for $500 and wondering if that is a great deal or just ok.
I got mine with the trd pro bbs forged wheels for $950 last year. Considering they are about $1000 brand new, anything less than that for 4 tires is a great deal. Yeah, I think $500 is good.
I like the stock Michelins on my Tundra they are quiet and get the job done. But yes they don’t look aggressive enough.
I just bought a 2016 Tindra TRD OR and the seller replaced the Michigan’s with Toyo Open Country AT3’s. It’s a bumpy ride with a medium hum to them. Thinking of selling them to put a new set of Michigan’s back on it.
If TRD Pro owners first mod is getting rid of their LTX AT2s, then this is good news for me, a person who is looking to get the cheapest Tundra 4x4 trim (SR Work Package), but wanting some Michelin all-terrains :D
Awesome all-round tire. 🤷♂️
If they get 1 mpg more, then they are free over their lifetime, I did the math for you, you’re welcome
Great comment! 👍
I think it’s a decent OEM tire , probably not worthy of a pro trim truck.
Seen video of the pro truck tested on TFL truck with those tires .
Not all that great off road . It’s more of street IMO .
Years ago the Michelin name really meant something. Now days personally I think most passenger car/truck tires,
your just getting the name.
Now large commercial truck tires are a different story, Michelin still makes a 1st rate commercial truck tire.
These tires aren’t bad, did some off roading in my pro before changing these tires out, no problems at all besides my sidewalk getting punctured by a rock. Besides that not bad, but definitely need aggressive tires on here.
My issue now is what to replace them with......do I do a Rough Country level kit and a General Grabber ATX 285/65/18? Or......???
I put them back on my 2016 TRD Pro simply because they stop on wet roads ...especially when I'm towing anything. Functionality over cosmetics for me.
I was never a fan of Michrlin tires These are good. Better than the Bridgestones that came on my previous tundra
I understand why Toyota put those tires, they're the perfect compromise. Decent performance and the least rolling resistance.
Having said that if they were 295's the truck would have a much better stance.
I totally agree 295 width is really the best width for best stance, however not a very common width among LT tires, but they are out there. To get the height I am after in the tires I was looking at in the past, I have generally had to compromise with a 285 width.
265 and 275 are way to narrow and totally screw up the stance on the tundra, especially when combined with that crazy+50 and +60 offsets Toyota likes to use on their trucks. I typically like a +20 - +30 offset and at least a 285 width on at least 32.5-34" tall tire for the Tundra's.
I’m torn between the reputation of the LTX but I like the looks and reports of the Toya OC At3. Anyone have any experience with these?
They are pretty good all round tire, quiet at all speeds, good in rain and snow, must keep in good rotation, end of life about 35k.
Bryan, your comment describes the Michelin Tundra tire exactly!
My ltx tires went out at like 43,000 miles
Agree 100%
Isn't part of the problem with the "tires" not filling out the wheel wells on the TRD Tundra part the fault of the RIM? The rims that come with it are 18" or 19" right? A bit smaller than the 20"s that I have on my 2019 Platinum. I plan to put the K02's on my 20" rims when I replace the tires this next year and I think they should look ok.
I wouldn’t take delivery of my 2020 TRD Pro without a tire swap to make sure I didn’t have to drive on those Michelin’s. They float sideways in the snow here in CO...I put my Duratrac’s on with a Cap and snow is never an obstacle now.
I come from a 2018 with a wider K20 on them. My 2020 TRD pro tires are much better than the K20 in my opinion. Quieter, less slippage on icy conditions - my K2O’s were wider so that was probably an issue. Also shed mud better and have more grip in greasy mud. All IMO of course. Hate the look though. In the end, performance matters to me more than looks. I plan to run these bald and then upgrade.
Did you ever have problems with your KO2s sliding around in water? There are a couple of turns by where i live that ill occasionally slide on if i accidentally gas too hard while the road is wet. Im not sure if they are starting to show their age or if its a side effect of the tire
The Pro should come with BG Goodrich KO2s from the factory.
Kendel Jayne that’s what I put on mine
I have the KO2’s and they slip in the rain and like you said loud and heavy. What are your thoughts on the Michelin LTX AT2 275/65R18 ?
Pull a 4place snowmobile trailer with these tires in snow since 14 /there great / the only downside is they pick up rock and nails -always keep ALL tires at 38 psi cold ,seems to solve the problem/ soft tires but still work wonderfully
Thanks for the tip, Steve!
I have a stock LTD crewmax. My LTXs have 30k miles on them. Probably will get 50k out of them. Perform well in all conditions. Look good on a stock truck. Agree, a PRO needs more aggressive tires to look good.
I find the LTX M/S better is snow than the AT2 so iL b switching to LTX on my 19 Tundra TRD off road pkg. best pkg for the $ and nicer rims than the sport. ☮️❤️🇨🇦
I sold tires for four years straight when I was a bit younger. Michelin was always the Best made tires period. They don’t make a more aggressive tire unfortunately, but the quality of that tire will be better than what it’s replaced with. If Michelin came out with a better looking AT I would buy them in a heartbeat. BFG takes care of that I guess but I never buy bfg anymore either because there are much better options with a Toyo and Nitto now.
drive on a bumpy road they are all over. on a smooth road they drive nice.
Airstreamers like the HT or Highway Tread version of the Michelin Defender LTX.
I'm sure they are they just fine on the road, but point is..they look goofy on an off road specific vehicle. Heck, my factory Bridgestones were just fine on my Wrangler, but they sure looked out of place.
I’m stuck between both I feel if BFg KO2 made the tire a p rated tire in my book they would be the best tire they ride pretty firms with Billstens on the tundra
Where did you get the black lock lug nut?
Mark mentions running 35psi all around in those stock tires. I noticed the manual calls for 30psi in the front and 33psi in the back. I have been running 34psi front and back. I was wondering why Toyota specs call for a lower pressure in the front. Does it have to do with hauling weight in the back? Thoughts?
I had those same thoughts. Waiting for the answers...
The purpose of having lower pressure in the front is to more softly absorb the oncoming bumps and rough edges in the road. I remember a Toyota rep commenting on that.
Hey Mark great video just wondering I have a 2020 platinum tundra and I love it. what is the height difference between your Trd pro and the platinum? I want to convert my platinum to a TRD pro and I just wondering if it will still fit in my garage.
1.5-2 inches 👍🏼
Hey quick question how much mileage does your truck show when tank completely full
My 2015 Tundra O.E.M for that year is the michelin defender ltx m/s ( just me I have kept mine O.E.M .), but I street drive and baby the last vehicle I will ever own. UPDATE: traded 2015 for a 2016 crewmax Tundra. Got new Michelin Defender Ltx m/s Tires for it , and for my wife's Rav4.
How do you think this tire will do on the beach? I due most of my driving on the highway.
I wish that I wasn’t so worried about the look of the tire!! I run KO2’s on my FJ but my L’s/km100 sucks!! Africa Sideways on TH-cam rates them at top 3 overlanding tire... and quite frankly they’re taking overlanding to the next level!
Functional all around tire but the look is very tame. Keepers till they need to be replaced.
I have the defnder LTX MS, they are not sexy at all, but man they are sweet for city all driving.
They seemed pretty soft to me and wore pretty fast.
The TRD Pro should have 2757018 tires stock. 2756518s are the same as a run of the mill a Tundra. 2557018s on the base a Tundra have the same diameter.
What about the speed of 75 miles a hour
Nice tire to bad they make the truck look small I still like my KOs
I still prefer my 35x12.50-18 BFG KO2’s on my 2017 tundra
Michelin in my opinion and experience are top of the charts. But I agree the TRD PRO tire just misses the mark for style and size only. Awesome Truck Man
They dry rot in southern climates.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Really? That's interesting
My 2020 Superduty has them. They do not like sand!!!
Just wanted to know if you knew the sr trim is all black around the radio vents. I’m planning on changing out that and the steering wheel trim to black. Seems like toyota is out of touch with what people want.
About to put these Michelin LTX AT/2s on my 2020 Chevy Silverado TrailBoss, similar to your TRD OffRoad/TRD Pro. The stock Goodyear Duratracs on my TrailBoss were great the first 15K miles, but then developed a horrible droning noise that's progressively gotten worse as I've approached 32K miles now. The tread life on the GY's are good and I rotate every 5K miles. But I can't stand the droning sound that they're producing. I have probably another 20K miles left on these tires, but I'm going to suck it up and drop some cash on the Michelins because the noise is just that bad.
I have a 100 miles on my trailboss and im swapping to the AT2s tomorrow. I drive 90% highway
@@ahmadalmajid6860 I actually went with Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 3's that I got for a good price at Costco. These tires were night and day difference between the GY Duratracs. Extremely quiet, great traction so far in dry and wet conditions. Haven't had any snow or ice here in NC and I've put around 9k miles on them (1 rotation). They've done well enough off-road in rocky and grassy/mud terrain. I doubt they'll be great for real mud but I don't do that often. They don't look too bad. I would say looks wise, they're worse than the GY and probably BFG KO2s, but slightly better than the Michelins.
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I've had them on two different trucks and they are a really good tire in snow and rain and they offer a good ride. I just hate the look of them. Very underwhelming sidewall.
Mark, does your tires have Air or Nitrogen? I have a 2007 tundra/ Nitrogen fill.
I have air
Great tire just a “lightweight”...
I learned from a tire shop that there is a
“LT” version that is stronger with higher weight rating. They said it was only $10 more per tire than the “P” version. I just remember rolling my OEM tires off my tailgate and they just collapse when they hit the ground. I don’t like weak links and tires are something I don’t mess around with and always get the best. And the OEM battery... I bought a Northstar AGM battery. Much better!!
They are terrible on a superduty , they came with my platinum ,they wore really fast and sucked in the winter.
Had the same problem got myself a real truck A Silverado all the difference
@@bestrong3173 😂
Completely agree on the look being on the non-aggressive side, but offroad TFL Trucks has shown these tires are pretty good in deep mud. See for yourself: th-cam.com/video/jaaycMzpHqo/w-d-xo.html
Michelin are excellent if not one of the best tires manufactured. But yes they are not the right fit for the Tundra!
Just watch for dry rot! They will last 100,000 miles on my van, which is much heavier that tundras-load range E
Hey Mark you have bashed this tire from day one.
Lol, the look throws me off, but honestly, for everyday life, they ride really nice
Take them off now and sell them for $600 bucks. Put that towards new man tires.
You sound like a man who will not be changing the tires now. They probably would be ok if they were just bigger. It looks to small on the truck.