Michelin's Classic tires are designed for classic automobiles. Using modern materials and manufactured to original specifications, these tires are manufactured in small batches, and are designed to preserve the vehicle's driving character and provide period-correct aesthetics.
The Pilot Sport is Michelin's Ultra High Performance Summer tire designed for classic sports cars. Built for the Ferrari Testarossa, it was fabricated to preserve the capabilities of those original fitments. The Pilot Sport was engineered from its inception to deliver pulse-pounding performance and reliable traction in warm, dry and wet conditions.
The Pilot Sport brings a classic performance tread pattern into the 21st century with modern compounding techniques for a faithful recreation of performance history. The low-void, directional tread pattern maximizes the rubber in contact with the road, aided by a continuous center rib for rock solid on-center feel and powerful longitudinal traction for acceleration and braking. The Pilot Sport's considerable shoulders work to provide significant lateral grip for aggressive cornering. The center rib is flanked by circumferential grooves and directional channels to speed water away from the contact patch for enhanced hydroplaning resistance on wet surfaces.
Internal construction of the Pilot Sport is comprised of a dual-ply rayon body casing supporting two steel belts made of lightweight, spirally wrapped steel cords further reinforced by a polyamide cap to improve quick steering response and resist distortion while they enhance ride quality and high-speed durability.
Note: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels, or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.
Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Ultra High Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Michelin's warranty does not cover tires that develop compound cracking due to use in ambient temperatures below 45° Fahrenheit (7° Celsius) because it occurs as a result of improper use or storage.
Los neumáticos Classic de Michelin han sido fabricados para automóviles antiguos. Utilizando una fabricación y materiales modernos con las especificaciones originales, estos neumáticos, son fabricados en lotes pequeños y han sido diseñados para preservar el carácter de conducción del vehículo y proporcionar una estética correcta de la época.
El neumático Pilot Sport de Michelin pertenece a la categoría: Ultra Alto Rendimiento Para Verano y fue diseñado para autos deportivos clásicos. Fue construido originalmente para el Ferrari Testarossa, y su fabricación preserva las capacidades originales. El Pilot Sport fue diseñado desde su inicio para proporcionar un rendimiento rápido y tracción confiable en condiciones cálidas, secas y mojadas.
El Pilot Sport trae una huella con patrón de rendimiento clásico al siglo XXI con técnicas de compuestos de caucho modernas para una recreación fiel de la historia de rendimiento. El patrón direccional de la huella con pocos espacios entre los bloques, maximiza el contacto del caucho con la carretera y apoyado por un segmento central continuo, ofrece una sensación central sólida y tracción longitudinal poderosa para proporcionar maejor aceleración y frenado. Los hombros amplios del Pilot Sport ofrecen tracción lateral considerable para tomar curvas en forma agresiva. El segmento central es flanqueado por canales circunferenciales y ranuras direccionales, para sacar el agua del área de contacto con la huella, y así, aumentar la resistencia al deslizamiento sobre agua (hydroplaning).
La construcción interna del Pilot Sport cuenta con una estructura de capa doble de rayón soportada por dos correas de acero fabricadas con cordones de acero livianos envuelto en espiral y reforzadas con una capa de poliamida, que proporciona una respuesta más rápida al girar el volante y resiste la distorsión, mientras mejoran la calidad del andar y la durabilidad por su uso a velocidades rápidas.
Nota: Neumáticos de Rendimiento Máximo Para Verano expuestos a temperaturas de 20 grados Fahrenheit (-7 grados Celsius) o más bajas, deben retornar gradualmente, a temperaturas de por lo menos 40 grados Fahrenheit (5 grados Celsius), por lo menos 24 horas antes de que sean doblados o flexionados en cualquier manera, como, por ejemplo, ajustando la presión de inflado, montar en rines, soportar el peso del vehículo o rodarlos al conducir.
Flexionar o doblar el caucho especializado, utilizado en los neumáticos de Rendimiento Máximo Para Verano, en condiciones frías, puede resultar en grietas irreversibles al compuesto de caucho. Si esto sucede, la garantía del producto se anula debido al uso o almacenamiento incorrecto. Neumáticos con grietas en el caucho deben ser remplazados.
Specifications shown are as accurate as possible based on the information provided to us by the tire manufacturers. The dimensions reflect average values for tires measured on the specified measuring rim width. Individual tires may vary from data shown.
All tires are subject to continuous development. The tire manufacturers and Tire Rack reserve the right to change product specifications at any time without notice or obligation.
*Although regularly updated, the country of origin for tires may vary from what is shown. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for tires with a specific country of origin.
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Ratings highlight excellence in the Michelin Defender LTX M/S, with customers praising its outstanding treadwear (9-10 scores dominate) and long-lasting performance. Comfort receives high marks for a smooth, quiet ride, even on highways. Winter traction is consistently strong in snow and slush, though a few note reduced confidence on ice. Wet traction shines with excellent hydroplaning resistance and reliable grip in rain. Dry traction stands out as a top strength, with near-perfect scores for responsive handling and stability. Reviews emphasize its all-season versatility, with many customers highlighting it as a dependable choice for year-round driving. Minor critiques are rare, with most feedback reflecting high satisfaction across key performance areas.
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Customers praise the wet traction, with most scoring 9s and 10s. A few note occasional lower scores (7-8) but still report reliable grip in wet conditions.
These tires perform amazing to prevent hydroplaning during heavy rain when streets are flooded. Excellent wet traction!...
These tires perform amazing to prevent hydroplaning during heavy rain when streets are flooded. Excellent wet traction! Very quiet, excellent dry handling, and tread lasts a long time.
I've used these tires on many skip trips. These are decent on snow but often slide on ice, so I'm getting the Michelin X-Ice Snow tires to swap out during the winter for better ice grip.
This is my favorite all terrain summer tire so far.
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931816
Awesome tire, quiet and great traction in rain...
Awesome tire, quiet and great traction in rain and snow
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932225
...The tires still perform great in dry and light rain conditions! I would not take them on the highway during a storm with this amount of wear but I am surprised that they seem to still be using the same soft rubber as they had with new tread...
This is the second early 2000 Diesel Ford Excursion 4x4 I have run the Michelin Defender LTX M/S on. My experience was the same on both. I gave this set of tires a perfect score. For comparison, prior to the Michelin, I ran Bridgestone AT Revo's on an F350 and Escalade. I feel the Michelin provides possibly double the miles for the same tread wear.
Michelin conditions (2 sets), 50,000 miles Las Vegas with a percentage of gravel road use every day and deep sand weekly plus monthly cross country highway including percent with 10k trailer.. 10,000 miles Chicago winter including percent with 5k trailer. 70,000 miles in Phoenix over 48 months. Mix of highway and paved roads. Limited trailer miles. I have 82,500 on this set. They just made it past wear indicators. All wore perfectly even. The center tread is slightly better than the edges. The tires still perform great in dry and light rain conditions! I would not take them on the highway during a storm with this amount of wear but I am surprised that they seem to still be using the same soft rubber as they had with new tread. I expected the tire to transition to a hard rubber by this point. I am very impressed! Looking forward to Michelin outperforming this set of LTX M/S with the M/S2 design.
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926244
Customers praise winter traction with most scoring 9s-10s in snow/deep snow. Ice performance varies (scores 7-8 common), with a few noting reduced grip in severe ice.
...I get through the snow with ease quiet on the highway great traction...
These tires have been a great investment. I get through the snow with ease quiet on the highway great traction.these tires have been a great investment. I get through the snow with ease quiet on the highway great traction all the way.
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937275
Massive upgrade to what we had before... immediate inspired confidence in winter weather conditions...
Massive upgrade to what we had before... immediate inspired confidence in winter weather conditions. Very glad i made the purchase and swapped tires.
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974487
This vehicle goes anywhere with these tires, been through snow as deep as the headlights without any problems...
This vehicle goes anywhere with these tires, been through snow as deep as the headlights without any problems, handles well in all weather.
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961784
Customers praise the Defender LTX M/S's dry traction, with most scoring 9s and 10s for responsive handling and confident grip. A few note minor variability (scores 7-8), but overall performance excels in highway all-season use.
...Quiet, long lasting, amazing wet traction, even better dry traction and sublime snow traction...
These tires are the bomb. Quiet, long lasting, amazing wet traction, even better dry traction and sublime snow traction. You should buy these tires, they might be a little pricey, but I promise they’re worth it. You might be thinking “this guy only has 15,000 on this particular set of tires… how would he know anything about their longevity?” Well I had another set of these tires on a Silverado and they lasted close to 68,000 miles, and they were still fine I just traded the truck in.
Anyway, buy the tires.
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929440
...Great wet and dry performance, low noise, high comfort and long treadwear that remain consistent throughout the tire life...
These tires are so good for this vehicle, I must recommend them. Great wet and dry performance, low noise, high comfort and long treadwear that remain consistent throughout the tire life. Replaced two at 68,000 miles, many of which were towing a motorcycle trailer. Predictable in snow up to a few inches. A revelation compared to OEM Goodyears.
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911659
Customers praise the ride comfort and low noise levels, with most scoring 9s and 10s. A few note slightly lower scores (7-8), but overall satisfaction is high for all-season highway use.
...The ride is outstanding and smooth as all reviews state...
I had the Nitto Grapplers on ym Tundra and although they are great for what they are intended for, and looked awesome, they were not practical for my intent and purposes, (yet). AFter MANY hours of reviewing, the overwhelming positive reviews on the Defenders were hard to ignore. They lack the aggresive look however have a presnce about them that says "Dont mess an". Looks aside, the defender are superior in road noise, a drastic difference imo compared to the nitto's. The ride is outstanding and smooth as all reviews state. I have not had a chance yet in testing in stormy weather but that is coming, (Florida summers). As for off road I wont be able to test any time soon, however come winter i plan on driving to our cabin in carolinas, Gravel and mountain roads with lt Snow is always encountered so update then. In meantime i highly recommend these tires for reliable and comfort.
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940478
...Great quality, wear, comfort, safety.
incredible life on these tires will need to replace before snow falls. Just went over 80K. Highly satisfied with these tires. Exceeded expectations. Great quality, wear, comfort, safety.
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960665
...The ride is very smooth and quiet. I have 2000 miles on them and they are performing great...
Fair price, good performing tires
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952940
Customers praise the treadwear, with most scoring 9s and 10s for long-lasting performance. A few note scores between 7-8, still highlighting consistent durability in highway and all-season use.
Great tire, I have never gotten less than 70,000 miles out of any of the 5 sets of these that I have had...
Great truck and SUV tire choice. I have been using this tire for years, I have never been disappointed. Great tire, I have never gotten less the 70,000 miles out of any of the 5 sets of these that I have had. This tire is a great all around tire choice.
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907192
...Despite running massive amounts of camber in the rear with the 7000lb enclosed attached, tire wear has been extremely good...
Touaregs are sensitive to tire vibration and the old set was terrible with the Continentals flat spotting themselves from sitting all the time. Usage is mostly towing a 5000lb trailer, although also a bigger enclosed. Dry grip is pretty good but definitely lower than a normal all-season, but that's OK. Have never had issues in the rain and it's only slightly worse than my Golf on new X-Ice XI3s in the snow. No issues at all towing a car through NY in a snow storm at this nearly new tread depth. Despite running massive amounts of camber in the rear with the 7000lb enclosed attached, tire wear has been extremely good. Getting exactly what I wanted/expected from them.
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912377
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