I think if you’d run them with a little more pressure the center section of your Michelin tires would be uniform with edges. This is exactly what happens when the tire pressure isn’t quite high enough

thanks for taking the time to share this information.

I'm glad to see that truck is still running strong. You've done some repairs but for the mileage and working all the time it's doing great. I find your video's informative even if I never need the knowledge it's good to have.

These vids are much appreciated

I run these Michelin's on my 2017 GMC 2500HD rig too. I had BF Goodrich tires and they wore out at about 47,000 miles. I do like the way these Michelins run so much quieter. I was up in Alaska Last month and Purchased a set of almost new Firestone Studded winter tires for icy conditions when driving south.

That's a neat little tester. Great idea for a video.

C farmer has great over the road experience. Sad when he sold his big truck. But he is a over the road. shit brakes and fix it. All in respect he shows you can do it. God bless. Keep it up brother this my edit I look for his pickup as I roll. Chers brothers be safe get home safely.

We had the same set on our gas powered work truck and they did the same thing. However they only lasted about 45k so there is a huge difference between all highway and how we drive.

I had the Michelin ltx at2 and they were awsome great ride quiet and all the grip you ever wanted , changed them at 90,000, my size was on back order so I had to get a different tire , 275-60/r20 . Hopefully the ms2 I bought will be close to as good .

I discovered you last week when my 2017 GMC Sierra 2500hd suddenly went into limp mode from a bad connection on my #4 fuel injector. I drove about 10 miles to a diesel repair shop in Redding, CA. They installed the new connector in about 2 hours and I was hapily on my way. Because of your videos I will be carrying a AC Delco fuel injector pig tail in my emergency repair kit for next time.

I suprised open shoulder for highway application. I know there will be grippers that say. It’s the ride and one’s application.

Thanks for the video. I have Cooper AT3 265/65R18 they are loud on the road on a 2018 Chevy Silverado Z71 this is a low mile truck under warranty. These tires are brand new 500 miles on them. The dealership put them on. Each truck I've owned had all season tires quiet easy ride. My two cars have all season tires quiet and comfortable. Work 5 days a week and have a part time job. I do not want to hear the roar of tires while driving. Called the dealership the shop mechanic told me to either bring it looked at it is most likely all terrains. I've owned this truck for 2 weeks paid half cash financed the rest. It was serviced same day I bought it. So, it's not alignment heck you can let go of the steering wheel and it drives straight until I say that's enough this isn't a tesla. Absolutely no road vibration. Handles the road great. 1 owner truck it is a very nice truck in my opinion. Just those fucking tires. The roar to me is so upsetting I drove it today 155 miles. Starts about 20 gets louder by 60 you're like omfg when you're going 75-80 it's a little better but still loud cranked the radio halfway up could still hear the roaring. The radio does drown out the noise until you change the station. I was very tempted to drive the truck on the way home to the dealership to have them look at it if they won't fix it at that point in time, I would have said how do I get out of this deal I cannot stand this noise. Very sad I enjoy everything about this truck except the road noise. I am one of those that focuses concentrates on the road watches all surroundings in that process I'm zoned out thinking over world problems life problems figuring out my whole plans and schedules. Very cautious alert driver that signals uses seatbelts don't speed just set the cruise and ride. Some road noise is fine I'm use to that, All the vehicles I own and driven do have some road noise from different surfaces on the roads but this noise in my opinion is not drivable. When I got out of my truck, I was so aggravated in a bad head space where I do not want to be. I had to just set down chillout and think about it. Told myself okay that's it you will not drive that truck again until it's taken to the dealership to get checked over have them put a new set of all season tires on or you will drive it to a tire shop. So, I hopped in my dodge caravan drove to town 20 miles to the grocery store no road noise by the time I got 2 miles away was in a good head space because it's a peaceful easy drive when your tires aren't humming and roaring on the road. Now I'm researching tires.

love your videos on roadside repair. you say your not a mechanic, but the work you do says you are:) certified or not. would like to see a video on the tools you carry to do all the injector/wiring repairs?? just ordered my 3500 crewcab duramax. will need to keep some injector plugs and maybe an injector with me. have done video on when the repairs started?

Just bought a set of Defenders for my Ram 1500, coming from the upgraded OEM Good Year AT Kevlars which lasted 65,000 miles. Looking for longer life and a better ride, as I'm not off-road a whole lot. No sense in getting ATs when you only benefit from them 5% of the time, when the Defenders will be fine in a pinch. I think I can easily get 90-100,000 on these with my little 1/2 ton.

currently running some similar ones on my EV. I was a little bit worried coz i raised the pressure a bit to get better range but this video reassured me. they were not new when i got the ev a year ago and i proceeded to put 30k miles on my ev and the tread is still knee deep. crazy. feel like these are the answer to everyone complaining about EV's and tire wear. theyre like the iridiums of tires. expensive, meh performance, but last forever. might stuff some ceramic wool blanket in my front wheel arches, crank the music and forget about them

That’s incredible

Thank you for the video

I’ve had really good luck with defenders. They do pretty good on ice, but that’s about it. I’ve never had problems with the outside edge wearing, but I keep mine aired up pretty high.

Great review

The cupping was due to not enough tire pressure not the tire fault

I ran a set of Falkin Wildpeak AT3W on a 2500hd work truck and they have 105,000 miles on them. They are actually still on the truck but it isn’t being used right now.

The KO2's look so much better but everywhere I read say the Defenders are a smoother ride, better for road, and will last longer. Glad I found your video.

Look at that though almost 500,000 on a chevy that's right,good review

Great video, I need to just buy your take offs and run them slick out here in the country, lol 😆

Hi handsome, great tire reviews. Ko2.

on my second pair of michelin defenders 115000 miles and mine wear on the side too may try the bfg or the wrangler dura traks next

I'm running those same tires in 275/70/18 on my F250. I was going to struggle between those and the KO2s because of the success you and Mr. Tennessee have had with them. Of course the way things work nowadays the Michelins were the only of the two available so my choice was easy. At 37k miles they still look new and are wearing evenly. I love the ride but I'm comparing to the Goodyear Wranglers that came on it and they were awful.

I would suspect low tire pressure or alignment/tow-in for that type of wear.

Good video bud. Man I just changed out a set of Hancooks that had wore about identical to what yours did. The outside edges were down to the indicators and still plenty tread across the middle. I’m trying out a set of firestones now so far not impressed. I guess time will tail. Stay safe my friend

Michelin are the best..rotate and alignment every 6 months. It’s a truck…they love tires and gas. 👍

I just remembered this video a while ago. I have 75k on my defenders and I'm having the same wear pattern as you. I'm thinking I can get them to 85k before I'm done.

Looks like your front end needs alignment. Outer part of front tire is worn more than inside. Or use to be the inside....🤔

How heavy are the rigs you pull?

I wonder if you needed to up the tire pressure just a bit? I know if you’re overinflated it’ll wear the center.

I had a 2008 GMC sierra that I put the KO2’s on and I noticed I lost a mile or two per gallon. Purchased a 19 Silverado and I just put a set of Michelin‘s on 34,000 miles ago. Would you be willing to keep an eye on your fuel economy and let me know if you see a difference? I’m like you I would rather have the BFG‘s. Thank you.

How many pounds of pressure are you running? You can't blame the tires for wearing faster on the outsides if you're not putting enough air in them. I'm just say'n....

Good video… besides mileage, how do you feel the Michelin’s did on gas mileage? I’ve got a Ram 3500 SRW…towing my 5th wheel (15K), I use to get 12.4 MPG over the duration of a trip out and back (with cruise set at 65), with the Michelins, I find I get only 10.4. How was your gas mileage with the defenders compared to your other tires. Thanks

Had those same tires on my f350 dully. They wore same as yours though i had some issue suspension or balence wise. Everything checked out ok so no clue why they wore how they did.

Way over inflated which also explains the issue with ride quality

Yea the michelin are good but the price is getting out of CONTROL. on my last set

Tire pressure must be wayyyyy too low

What kind of fuel treatment do you use? And how often? Thanks

Nothing wrong with the tires. You have a suspension issue.

What pressure you run?

Are you running stock or deleted ?

Hey c farmer this is Timothy hey I'm heading back and I I'm on highway 25 going to be on highway 80 if you want to meet up?

I bought Michelin defenders for my highlander and only got 30000 miles.this is with religious air filling taking in every 4000 miles and rotation and balancing. I'm not satisfied with Michelin at all for this !

Michelin owns BFG so you're pretty much getting the same thing.

BfG is owned by Michelin

I believe Michelin are becoming overrated! They used to be a great tire! I have a premier ltx 60,000 mile tire with only 30,000 and they are wore out. Thinking about replacing them with a Continental!

On a ram 3500 hotshot pick up I will get 60,000 because of the exhaust brake

First!! Hello sir!!