Michelin Defender LTX M/S 235/75R17
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 235/75R17 109T Highway All-Season Tire 51139
π‘ Is the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 235/75R17 a Good Tire?
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 235/75R17 is an all-season highway tire designed for pickup trucks and full-size SUVs. It delivers solid dry and wet traction with reliable highway stability thanks to its MaxTouch Construction and Evertread compound technology. Ride comfort is smooth with low road noise for a truck tire, and tread life is excellent for its category with strong durability credentials. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 688 consumer surveys, it excels for highway commuting but lacks the aggressive tread pattern needed for serious off-road terrain. Currently priced from $283.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 235/75R17 is an all-season tire, designed for van, pickup, and SUV drivers who prioritize long tread life and year-round reliability in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on durability and balanced traction across wet, dry, and light snow conditions.
The tire features Michelin's Evertread compound, an advanced formulation engineered to withstand high-torque demands from modern trucks while extending wear life. The symmetric tread pattern uses stable independent blocks with high-density 3-D Active Sipes to maintain grip in varying weather conditions. Driver feedback points to strong dry performance and impressive longevity, with solid wet weather capabilities and comfortable ride quality standing out in daily use.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for light trucks and SUVs used primarily for highway driving and daily transportation in varied weather conditions.
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TirePath Editorial Review
"We rate this as an excellent choice for daily drivers seeking maximum tread life and reliable all-weather traction. The T speed rating limits performance for drivers who occasionally need highway passing power."
