Michelin MIC-99123 Defender LTX M/S All-Season Highway Tire 265/75R16 116T

The Michelin Defender LTX M/S is a highway all-season tire engineered to combine long tread life with year-round capabilities for pickups, SUVs, vans, and light-duty commercial vehicles. Designed to deliver a smooth, quiet ride with reliable traction in dry, wet, and wintry conditions, including light snow.

Advanced Tire Technology:

• Michelin EverTread Compound - A stronger advanced compound that holds up to tougher road conditions and delivers exceptional longevity
• MaxTouch Construction - Produces an optimized contact patch that evenly distributes acceleration, braking, and cornering forces for reliable traction and extended wear
• Symmetric tread design with high-density 3D Active Sipes - Provides excellent grip in dry, wet, and light winter conditions
• Twin steel belt construction - Delivers the strength and durability needed to handle heavy loads

Performance Features:

• Four wide circumferential channels with multiple lateral grooves and open shoulder slots promote efficient water evacuation for enhanced wet traction and stopping performance
• Delivers 10% more longevity in severe conditions compared to the previous generation LTX M/S2
• Backed by the Michelin Promise Plan including a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, roadside assistance, and mileage warranty up to 70,000 miles
• UTQG Rating: 800AA for exceptional tread wear, traction, and temperature resistance

This 265/75R16 size features an overall diameter of 31.6 inches, section width of 10.5 inches, and is designed for 16-inch rims with a recommended rim width of 7-8 inches. The tire has a load index of 116 (2,756 lbs max load) and T speed rating, with outlined raised white lettering sidewall styling.

Note: The Defender LTX M/S is NOT a dedicated winter tire and does NOT meet severe snow traction requirements or carry the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol.