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MichelinDefender LTX M/S245 /65 R17 107T SL BSW
Item #11291
$251.00 /EA

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Ratings
4.8
Read Reviews (17361)
Features
All Season
70,000 mile warranty
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S


The Michelin Defender: one of the best-known, most reliable and all-around capable tires perhaps ever created.

With the addition of the Michelin Defender LTX M/S to the “Defender” nameplate, Michelin has created a tire that lays down a comfortable and predictable ride on a day-to-day level while maintaining its composure in extreme road conditions.

An outstanding light truck tire for your pickup, SUV or even CUV, the Michelin Defender LTX M/S delivers excellent all-season traction, dynamic handling and steering responsiveness all coupled with industry leading performance over its long-lasting tread life.

Michelin Defender Features

With an advanced “Evertread” rubber compound that effectively resists wear and tear, (even when subjected to heavy loads and severe road conditions) Michelin once again went through great effort to create a balanced and supremely reliable tire that more than carries on the legacy prior variants of the Michelin Defender have established over time. In fact, Michelin says that its Evertread rubber compound helps the Defender LTX M/S be up to 10% more effective in severe driving conditions than its predecessors.

Other performance and technology features of the Michelin Defender LTX M/S include:

  • Shorter winter weather and wet stopping distances than other tires with comparable warranties.
  • Michelin’s “MaxTouch Construction” incorporated into the Defender LTX M/S reduces noise, vibration and harshness while saving up to 65 gallons of fuel over the life of the tire.

A great choice for any full-size pickup or SUV, the Defender LTX M/S also comes with Outlined White Letter (OWL) and Black Sidewall (BSW) options (based on tire size).

Michelin Defender Treadwear and Warranty Info

The Michelin Defender LTX M/S comes in a wide variety of fitment sizes, load ranges and speed ratings, fitting 15-inch diameters all the way up to 22-inch wheels.

With solid traction (A - AA) and temperature (A) grades for this segment of tire to boot, it’s easy to see why the Defender LTX M/S is so in-demand.

And with treadwear ratings between 720 to 800, Michelin further backs the long-lasting life of the Defender with a robust 50,000 or 70,000-mile manufacturer warranty (depending on the speed rating).

To guard against daily disasters like flats and low tire pressure, you can turn to our exclusive and industry-leading Certificates. The most robust tire protection coverage we know of, our Certificates offer hassle-free protection against the unexpected. In the event of tire damage, we’ll repair your tire free of charge. And if it can’t be safely repaired, we’ll give you a brand new replacement tire, no questions asked!

(You can add our Certificate coverage in the cart of your order.)

Put a set of Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires on your truck, SUV or CUV and take full advantage of one of the biggest difference-makers for your vehicle currently available.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADE (UTQG)

Treadwear800
TractionA
TemperatureA
SECTION WIDTH 245
ASPECT RATIO 65
RIM DIAMETER 17"
OVERALL DIAMETER 29.5"
RIM WIDTH RANGE 6.5" - 9.0"
WEIGHT 32.94 LBS
TREAD DEPTH 12/32"
LOAD INDEX 107
LOAD RANGE SL
MAX PSI 44 PSI
SPEED RATING Up to 118 mph
SIDEWALL DESC. Black Side Wall
WARRANTY 70000
VPN 20563
GTIN 086699205636

Customer Reviews

All reviews are verified customer purchases.
4.8out of 5
Ratings By Review
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Average Customer Ratings
Tread Life
5.0
Dry Traction
5.0
Ride Comfort
5.0
Ride Noise
5.0
Cornering/Steering
5.0
Wet Traction
5.0
Most Recent
2001 FORD
F-350
4.2
Eldon Z
Yes, I would purchase this tire again.2/26/2025
    4out of 5
    Tread Life
    4out of 5
    Wet Traction
    4out of 5
    Cornering/Steering
    4out of 5
    Ride Noise
    4out of 5
    Ride Comfort
    5out of 5
    Dry Traction

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    2015 CHEVROLET
    Traverse
    5
    David W
    Yes, I would purchase this tire again.2/26/2025
      5out of 5
      Tread Life
      5out of 5
      Wet Traction
      5out of 5
      Cornering/Steering
      5out of 5
      Ride Noise
      5out of 5
      Ride Comfort
      5out of 5
      Dry Traction

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      2015 FORD
      Explorer
      4.7
      Stacy S
      Yes, I would purchase this tire again.1/24/2025
        4out of 5
        Tread Life
        5out of 5
        Wet Traction
        5out of 5
        Cornering/Steering
        5out of 5
        Ride Noise
        5out of 5
        Ride Comfort
        4out of 5
        Dry Traction

        Good traction in snow. Was surprised that they already show signs of wear on the first year but maybe that is normal.

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        2015 HONDA
        CR-V
        5
        Traci M
        Yes, I would purchase this tire again.1/24/2025
          5out of 5
          Tread Life
          5out of 5
          Wet Traction
          5out of 5
          Cornering/Steering
          5out of 5
          Ride Noise
          5out of 5
          Ride Comfort
          5out of 5
          Dry Traction

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          2013 TOYOTA
          Highlander
          4.7
          Robert S
          Yes, I would purchase this tire again.1/23/2025
            4out of 5
            Tread Life
            5out of 5
            Wet Traction
            5out of 5
            Cornering/Steering
            4out of 5
            Ride Noise
            5out of 5
            Ride Comfort
            5out of 5
            Dry Traction

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