michelin defender ltx m/s - 235/70r16xl 109t tire Front three-quarter view of an all-season highway tire with black sidewall and outlined raised white lettering; visible 235/70R16XL sizing on the sidewall, symmetric tread blocks and circumferential grooves for wet and snow traction, suitable for light trucks, vans, crossovers and SUVs, and often chosen for light towing and daily highway driving.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 235/70R16XL 109T Tire
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 235/70R16XL 109T Tire

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Highlights

  • All-season highway tire
  • 70,000-mile manufacturer's limited warranty
  • Designed for light trucks, vans, shuttles, crossovers and SUVs
  • Black sidewall
  • Outlined, raised white lettering
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Specifications

Product Details
Tire Size: 235/70R16XL
Service Description: 109T
Sidewall: Outlined raised white letters
Material Number or MSPN: 15545
Rim Width (min. to max.): 6-8
Section Width: 9.45
Overall Diameter: 28.9
Tread Depth (32nds): 12
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Improved Tread Life in Severe Conditions
Evertread™ compound helps the MICHELIN® Defender®LTX® M/S last 10% longer in severe conditions than the MICHELIN® LTX® M/S2.

Excellent Wet and Snow Traction
This tire offers shorter wet stopping distances and better snow traction than leading competitive long-warranty tires.

Eco-Friendly
MaxTouch Construction™ helps save you up to 65 gallons of fuel over the life of the tire, compared to a leading competitive tire.
 

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Specifications

Product Details
Tire Size: 235/70R16XL
Service Description: 109T
Sidewall: Outlined raised white letters
Material Number or MSPN: 15545
Rim Width (min. to max.): 6-8
Section Width: 9.45
Overall Diameter: 28.9
Tread Depth (32nds): 12
RPM: 718
Max Load (lbs.): 2271@50
UTQG Rating
Treadwear: 800
Traction A
Temperature: A

Warnings and disclaimers

Disclaimer

Wheel Not Included

With the purchase of 4 tires, the Tire Installation Package ($20 per tire) includes:

  • Free Installation for Plus, when you buy 4 tires
  • Tire Mounting
  • Free Lifetime Rotation & Balance
  • Free Lifetime Flat Repair
  • 5 years Road Hazard Protection (Excluding New York State)
  • 4 years of 24-hour Roadside Assistance

***Road hazard protection not available in New York for new tire purchase after 2/28/2317

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Sep 29, 2026
Reviewer name: Rick G
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LTX/MS are the best

I think these are the best tires made for a light pickup. I have ran them for many years on all of my trucks. After they are installed it's unbelievable the difference in the feel and handling when you leave the tire store. They last a long time. Treadwear is greeeeaaaat !

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Mar 30, 2026
Reviewer name: CadiDrvr
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Could be Michelin's best tire

Could be Michelin's best tire. OEM on parents '03 GMC Envoy. I normally am not a fan of OEM tires, but these were exceptional. When replacement time came, local tire shop (and Michelin experts) recommended that these tires were still the best option. Just replaced those, as my parents don't drive nearly as much in their advanced age and the tires were starting to show signs of dry rot, which I've read is normal with Michelin's high mileage tires as they just don't wear out! These newest ones are probably the best Michelin tires, and I speak from experience. Another vehicle was supplied OEM with Primacy Tours, which were trash, and I replaced with the Defender2 and while better, aren't the equal of the Defender LTX! I have another vehicle with Pilot Sport All Season 4s which might be slightly better than the Defender LTX, but I have to knock them a point as I can't get 20k miles on them. But they ARE a high performance tire, and phenomenal! The Defender LTX is incredibly quiet, smooth, and resists hydroplaning and tramlining. Haven't bee drven in the snow, but considering how excellent they are in the other 3 seasons, I'm confident they'd perform just fine in the snow. Highly recommend!

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Mar 11, 2026
Reviewer name: Cookie Monster
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Love'm

Best tires I've ever purchased! I put them on both of my Tacomas and I'm on my second set on my current daily driver. I get close to 100k miles on each set. Yes, I rotate them and run the appropriate tire pressure as scheduled. The handling of my truck in adverse weather is so much better with my Michelin Defender LTX M/S...even in hurricane rain they grip the road while other vehicles are hydroplaning

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Members-only price
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