Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/75R16
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/75R16 111T Highway All-Season Tire 94262
💡 Is the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/75R16 a Good Tire?
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/75R16 is an all-season highway tire designed for pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and commercial vans. It delivers solid dry and wet traction with predictable handling thanks to its MaxTouch Construction and Four Wide Circumferential Grooves for water evacuation. Ride comfort is smooth with low road noise at highway speeds, making it well-suited for daily commuting. Tread life is among the best in its category, backed by Michelin's reputation for durability. Rated Excellent by TireRack based on 688 consumer surveys, it performs well for highway driving but lacks the aggressive tread pattern needed for serious off-road conditions. Currently priced from $263.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/75R16 is an all-season tire, designed for van, pickup, and SUV drivers who prioritize long tread life and year-round traction in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on durability enhancement and all-weather capability through Michelin's Evertread compound technology.
The tire features a symmetric tread pattern with stable independent tread blocks and high-density 3-D Active Sipes for improved grip across seasons. Michelin's Evertread compound is engineered to withstand higher torque demands from modern trucks while maintaining the proven tread design from its LTX M/S2 predecessor. Driver feedback points to excellent dry performance and treadwear longevity, with solid wet weather handling and comfortable ride quality 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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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Michelin Defender LTX M/S 245/75R16 🛣️ Highway all-season | $263.99 | ⭐ Excellent (688 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in pickup trucks and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | $151.1 | ⭐ N/A | Daily highway commuting in pickup trucks and SUVs | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Highway all-season | $166.92 | ⭐ Excellent (796 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in SUVs and light trucks | 🌤️ All Season |
🏔️ All-terrain capability | $171.65 | ⭐ Good (110 reviews) | Mixed on-road and light off-road driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏔️ All-terrain capability | $172 | ⭐ N/A (36 reviews) | Mixed on-road and off-road driving | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"In our experience, this highway tire excels at long tread life and smooth daily commuting for truck and SUV drivers. The T speed rating limits performance for those wanting sportier driving capabilities."
