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Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 275/70R16 114H Tire

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Item # 401934
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  • Extended Treadlife: The Evertread compound significantly improves the tire's durability, allowing it to last 10% longer in severe driving conditions.
  • Reliable Traction: Engineered to deliver shorter stopping distances on wet surfaces and enhanced traction in snowy environments.
  • Fuel Savings: Incorporates MaxTouch Construction, which helps drivers save up to 65 gallons of fuel throughout the tire's operational life.
  • Broad Application: This tire is specifically engineered to fit a range of vehicles, including vans, shuttles, pickups, and SUVs.
  • Standard Appearance: Features a functional and classic black sidewall design.
  • Specific Identification: The product is uniquely identified by its model number, 21974.
  • Precise Sizing: Carries the dimensions 275/70R16, indicating its width, aspect ratio, and rim diameter, along with a 114H load and speed rating.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 275/70R16 114H Tire
Michelin Defender LTX M/S - 275/70R16 114H Tire
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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
The MICHELIN® Defender® LTX® M/S tire offers shorter wet stopping distances and better snow traction than leading competitive long-warranty tires.

Eco-Friendly
MaxTouch Construction™ helps the MICHELIN® Defender®LTX® M/S 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:275/70R16
Service Description:114H
Sidewall:Black sidewall
Material Number or MSPN:21974
Rim Width (min. to max.):7-9
Section Width:275
Overall Diameter:31.1
Tread Depth (32nds):10.5
RPM:667
Max Load (lbs.):2601@44
UTQG Rating
Treadwear:720
TractionA
Temperature:A

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Tire Installation Package Includes:
  • Plus Members save ½ off on a set of 4
  • Tire Mounting
  • Free Lifetime Balance and Rotate
  • Free Lifetime Flat Repair
  • Road Hazard Protection (Excluding New York State)***
  • 4 Year Roadside Assistance

***Road hazard protection not available in New York for new tire purchase after 2/28/25

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Jun 3, 2026
Beach 5
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
CadiDrvr
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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Jan 29, 2026
Lanus the Manus
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Passenger Vehicle Tire Out There

Hands down, these are the best tires on the market for passenger vehicles. I've had these tires on 3 different vehicles now. 2 pickups and an SUV. Excellent traction, very smooth ride, and great durability. Provides confidence when on snow, ice, water or other slippery surfaces. Until one of these fails me prematurely, I will never put a different tire on any of my vehicles.

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