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Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 P 265 /70 R17 116T XL OWL

Item #126858
$278.00 /EA

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4.8

Features

All Season
75,000 mile warranty

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Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, P 265 /70 R17 116T XL OWL


Outfit your truck or SUV with the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 P265/70R17 116T XL OWL, a premium highway all-season tire built for SUV, crossover, and pickup drivers who want long tread life, confident wet-road braking, and a quiet, comfortable ride. This P265/70R17 Defender LTX M/S2 is a popular P-metric choice for select Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, Jeep Wrangler models, plus similar vehicles using 17-inch wheels.

Why choose the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 in P265/70R17?

  • Made for crossovers, SUVs, and light trucks that need quiet highway confidence: The 116T XL rating adds extra load capacity for family SUVs, pickups, and luxury utility vehicles carrying passengers, cargo, and weekend gear.

  • Long-lasting tread life: Michelin's EverTread 2.0 compound is engineered to resist wear under the higher loads and torque common in modern trucks and SUVs.

  • Even, stable road contact: MaxTouch 2.0 Technology helps distribute acceleration, braking, and cornering forces across the contact patch for smooth wear.

  • All-season control: The Defender LTX M/S2 is designed for dependable wet and snow grip while keeping highway ride comfort and low road noise in focus.

Popular vehicle fitments for P265/70R17 Michelin Defender LTX M/S2

This tire size is commonly used on select trims of the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, and Jeep Wrangler. It is also a strong option for similar trucks, crossovers, SUVs, and utility vehicles that use the same tire size, load rating, and wheel diameter.

Size and rating details

  • P265/70R17: This size is designed for 17-inch wheels and helps shoppers match the tire to their vehicle's original or upgraded fitment.

  • 116T XL: The service description and load range identify the tire's load capability and intended vehicle use.

  • OWL: This version uses outlined white letter styling for the finished look on the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 P265/70R17 good for daily driving?

Yes. The Defender LTX M/S2 is built for quiet highway comfort, long wear, wet-road confidence, and year-round driving for trucks, SUVs, crossovers, and utility vehicles.

What vehicles use the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 P265/70R17?

Popular applications include select Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner, and Jeep Wrangler models, along with comparable vehicles using the same size, load range, and speed rating.

Does the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 have a treadwear warranty?

Yes. Michelin lists a 75,000-mile limited treadwear warranty for H- and T-speed-rated replacement sizes.

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADE (UTQG)

Treadwear820
TractionB
TemperatureA
SECTION WIDTH 265
ASPECT RATIO 70
RIM DIAMETER 17"
OVERALL DIAMETER 31.6"
RIM WIDTH RANGE 7.0" - 9.0"
WEIGHT 40 LBS
TREAD DEPTH 12/32"
LOAD INDEX 116
LOAD RANGE XL
MAX PSI 50 PSI
SPEED RATING Up to 118 mph
SIDEWALL DESC. Raised Outline White Lettering
WARRANTY 75000
VPN 21308
GTIN 086699213082

Defender LTX M/S2 Customer Reviews

All reviews are verified customer purchases.
4.8out of 5
Ratings By Review
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2401
4
937
3
100
2
29
1
17
Average Customer Ratings
Ride Noise
5.0
Wet Traction
5.0
Ride Comfort
5.0
Dry Traction
5.0
Cornering/Steering
5.0
Tread Life
5.0
Most Recent
5
John M
Yes, I would purchase this tire again.6/13/2026
    5out of 5
    Tread Life
    5out of 5
    Wet Traction
    5out of 5
    Cornering/Steering
    5out of 5
    Ride Noise
    5out of 5
    Ride Comfort
    5out of 5
    Dry Traction

    Excellent tire, quiet, comfortable ride absorbing bumps definitely worth the extra money!

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    5
    Don P
    Yes, I would purchase this tire again.6/13/2026
      5out of 5
      Tread Life
      5out of 5
      Wet Traction
      5out of 5
      Cornering/Steering
      5out of 5
      Ride Noise
      5out of 5
      Ride Comfort
      5out of 5
      Dry Traction

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      4.7
      Charles B
      Yes, I would purchase this tire again.6/13/2026
        5out of 5
        Tread Life
        4out of 5
        Wet Traction
        5out of 5
        Cornering/Steering
        5out of 5
        Ride Noise
        4out of 5
        Ride Comfort
        5out of 5
        Dry Traction

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        4.5
        Anonymous
        Yes, I would purchase this tire again.6/12/2026
          5out of 5
          Tread Life
          4out of 5
          Wet Traction
          4out of 5
          Cornering/Steering
          5out of 5
          Ride Noise
          4out of 5
          Ride Comfort
          5out of 5
          Dry Traction

          Best tires for the money

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          5
          JIM H
          Yes, I would purchase this tire again.6/12/2026
            5out of 5
            Tread Life
            5out of 5
            Wet Traction
            5out of 5
            Cornering/Steering
            5out of 5
            Ride Noise
            5out of 5
            Ride Comfort
            5out of 5
            Dry Traction

            Very good tires will definitely buy again

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