Michelin Defender LTX MS. Bar none, the best.

 

Seconded.

 

I think I might go for these next time

PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4

I got Goodyear assurance this last time around. They are just okay.

 

I think I might go for these next time

PILOT SPORT ALL SEASON 4

While those are great tires, for a sports car or something, those are not for a SUV and aren't even offered in the Traverse size of 255/65/18

 

My how timely! We're looking to put some new tires on our 2018 High Country... and our favorite tire dealer also said flat out --- Michelin Defender. Period. I do believe the decision has been made!
Thanks people!!!

 

Defender LTX M/S, not Defender TH, just to be clear.

 

Pilot sport is a performance tire. It is also a summer only tire that shouldn't be driven on below 40F. Combine that with the 20k warranty because it's going to wear quickly with a 110 treadwear index. Also has a stiffer sidewall for performance so it's going to ride much more roughly.

I would not recommend them on a Traverse, kind of a waste to be honest. They are sold as the factory tire on the M and AMG line SUVs from BMW/Benz.

 

Here is a picture of them on my 21 Silverado.

 

These look good!

 

Michelin Defender LTX MS are definitely the best tires ever.
Here you can contact tire kingdom and check what kind of prices they have at the moment.
So far they had the best offers from all the shops in my area.

 

You guys sold me. These are my next tires.

 

I'm sold too... Everything I have seen or heard, all the research, all comes up with this is THE TIRE.

 

I've been using this tire since the first LTX M/S (not called Defender back then) back around 2006 when I started driving. Had the tire on multiple SUVs over the years and keep coming back. We used Pirelli Scorpion Verde's on my wife's Pilot and they have been excellent - and there are some highly rated options by Continental and BFG on the street right now. The Pilot is due before this winter so I'll have to see which ones I like the reviews the best vs. the price and any discount that may be going on when I buy.

Of note - the Traverse has the X LT A/S version of the tires, it's basically the Defender LTX but you can only buy it at Costco, Sams and BJs.

 

Replaced OEM tires on 2019 Traverse with:
Continental CrossContact LX25
Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season

 

Just a post script here... We purchased a set of the Michelin Defender LTX tires this past week. My wife is on a road trip to Texas (from Ohio) with two Grandsons and just texted me that our 2018 High Country is getting 28 MPG (!!!) with these tires and she loves them.

'Nuff said!

 

The Michelin Defender has been out of stock at Costco and they remove the price until it returns.
Can someone tell me what the price is at Costco?

 

I paid $245 + install for one tire about a week ago for my 2013 255r70/18. Most of the cost was covered by the road hazard warranty. Every other month or so they offer $100-$150 off a set of four.

 

Wow I think they've gone way up since this thread started. I thought they were right at $200 each, before any coupons or rebates.

My front tires are just about out of tread so this is a "must do" before winter.

 

Prices for all goods are going up... it's an expensive time to do anything.

 

BJ's lists the 18'' for $265

 

I've been looking at the Michelin Defender LTX M/S for my 18 Traverse. Current price at Costco for the 255/565 R20 is $269.95. Sale on Michelin at Costco starts August 27 and runs for a month.

Costco Road Hazard warranty is 5 years.

Michelin makes the same tire for Costco and calls it Michelin X and sells for about $25 less. However they don't make it in the 255/55 R20. The 275 for my Tahoe is only $245 before the sale price. Back in 2018 I bought the same tire for $192. Everything going up.

I currently have these tires on my 2015 Tahoe and love them. Great ride and good winter traction.

 

Anyone out there try the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3? My OEMs are down to 3mm in a couple places so shopping around.