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Key dimensions, speed index, and tread details for the Michelin Defender LTX M/S across daily driving conditions.
Technical specs
Size 225/75R17
- Category
- Truck/SUV All-Season
- Vehicle
- Light Truck
- Mileage warranty
- 70,000 miles
- UTQG
- 800AA
- Wet traction
- A
- Temperature
- A
- Treadwear rating
- 800
- Tire size
- 225/75R17
- Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS)
- No
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
- Tyre Reviews2026
Conclusion: adequate (3,7)
5th place out of 7
Tested tire: Michelin Defender LTX MS2 265/65 R18 116T
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Best rolling resistance and very strong on snow and subjective wet feel
- With calm
- Easy-to-drive behaviour noted across surfaces
- Wet and dry braking were both near the back
- It was the loudest tire on the external noise test. Also
- Expensive
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