I have a 2020 F150 Screw 4x4 and its time for new tires. I had my heart set on the Michelin Defender LTX ms. Much to my dismay, I learned that they were being discontinued. I could still buy a set, but I'm worried that if I had a road hazard down the line I wouldn't be able to locate one and would end up with mismatched tread. Could anyone please suggest comparable tires ( all season, no AT). Thanks in advance

 

Recently discussed here. Good iuck.

https://www.f150forum.com/f118/i-nee...-input-546536/

 

Thanks for the response. Would you buy the Defenders since they are being discontinued and I couldn't get one down the line if there was a road hazard?

 

I just did. Bought 4 and I have no concerns over “finding” another down the road if needed. If you’re concerned, bite the bullet and buy 2 extras now. It’s not like they’re going to disappear in the next couple years. The Defender 2 is the exact same tire with better tread life.

Stop worrying, buy ‘em.

 

Did they tell you what the Defender replacement tire was going to be?

 

I think this is it:

https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tir...fender-ltx-m-s

 

The replacement is going to be the Defender MS2. It will debut later this year

 

Michelin's naming is confusing and counter intuitive, but I think this is it:

LTX M/S - Oldest version of this tire - not available any more.
LTX M/S2 - Replaced the original LTX M/S - Still readily available even though the Defender LTX M/S came out in 2015 and seemed like it was intended to replace this tire.
Defender LTX M/S - Current tire soon being discontinued.
Defender LTX M/S2 - Replacement for the Defender LTX M/S

 

Good chronology @js312.
All that being noted I don’t think (after looking) there is not much difference or changes other than compounds, which are improvements in each generation.

Personally, I have no problem running a just purchased set of LTX/ms with a LTX/ms2 if needed. They’re so close I don’t think you would notice any difference, other than looking at the tire lettering.

Oh, and PRICE!

 

If not Michelin consider Continentals they would be a good choice as well.