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Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 265/75R16 116T Tire

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Highlights

  • 70,000 Mile Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
  • Designed for vans, shuttles, pickups, & SUV's
  • Outlined raised white letters
  • Model # 99123
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michelin defender ltx m/s - 265/75r16 116t tire 3/4 profile of an all-season light-truck tire with outlined raised white letters and Michelin branding on the sidewall, visible directional ribbed tread with multiple sipes, notes twin steel belts for strength and 70,000-mile manufacturer's limited warranty; suitable for pickups, SUVs and vans and often used as a highway touring spare.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 265/75R16 116T Tire
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Product details

All Season Performance
Combines a smooth, quite ride with traction in wet, dry, and wintry conditions including light snow.

Increased Strength
Twin steel belts guarantee strength and durability for heavy loads.

Long-lasting Treadlife
Featuring Michelin Evertread compound that holds up against the toughest conditions on the road.

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Specifications

Product Details
Tire Size: 265/75R16
Service Description: 116T
Sidewall: ORWL
Material Number or MSPN: 99123
Rim Width (min. to max.): 7-9"
Section Width: 10.5
Overall Diameter: 31.6
Tread Depth (32nds): 12
RPM: 657
Max Load (lbs.): 2,755@44
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 2/28/2437

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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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Jun 3, 2026
Reviewer name: Beach 5
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent tread wear, last set went 80,500 miles.

Excellent replacement tire of the same prior Defender LTX M/S model which lasted 80,500 with no service issues. Tires ride great, are quiet, and have excellent traction. Unfortunately, the manufacture date on the tires is 4423 which means the 44th week of 2023, so the new tires were actually 2 and one half years past their manufacture date when sold and installed.

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Mar 30, 2026
Reviewer name: CadiDrvr
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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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