The Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 is a premium highway all-season tire engineered to deliver exceptional tread life, all-weather traction, and a smooth, quiet ride for light trucks, SUVs, and commercial vans. This LT275/70R18 tire features Load Range E construction with a 125/122S service description, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications and vehicles that regularly carry substantial loads.
Advanced Evertread 2.0 Technology:
At the heart of the Defender LTX M/S2 is Michelin's proprietary Evertread 2.0 compound, specially formulated to resist abrasion under high load and high torque conditions. This advanced rubber technology is molded into an all-new symmetric tread design featuring closely spaced independent blocks that provide 8% more biting edges than its predecessor for enhanced grip in snow and wet conditions.
Key Features:
- High-density 3D SipeLock technology maintains block cohesion in dry conditions while providing necessary biting edges for all-season traction
- Four circumferential grooves and open shoulder slots evacuate water efficiently for strong wet braking performance
- Twin polyester body casing delivers stable, crisp steering response
- Dual steel belts provide reliability at highway speeds with strength to handle heavy loads
- Reinforcing polyamide cap ply enhances high-speed stability and performance
- 14/32" tread depth for extended wear life
- Black sidewall styling (BK)
- 50,000-mile limited treadwear warranty
- Supported by Michelin Promise Plan including 60-day satisfaction guarantee and roadside assistance
Performance Benefits:
The Defender LTX M/S2 builds on a successful legacy to provide year-round confidence in dry, wet, and light snow conditions. Special rubber compounds and improved lateral water evacuation help these tires stop up to 7 feet shorter than leading competitors. The combination of advanced tread design and construction delivers the ultimate balance of treadlife, all-season safety, and ride comfort that Michelin is known for.
This tire is Electric Vehicle (EV) compatible and meets the demanding requirements of modern trucks and SUVs, including popular models like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, and Ram 1500/2500/3500.