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Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
Get long-lasting highway confidence from the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 265/65R17 116T XL BSW, 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 265/65R17 Defender LTX M/S2 is a popular metric choice for select Jeep Wrangler, Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota 4Runner models, plus similar vehicles using 17-inch wheels.
Why choose the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 in 265/65R17?
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 265/65R17 Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
This tire size is commonly used on select trims of the Jeep Wrangler, Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, and Toyota 4Runner. 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
265/65R17: 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.
BSW: This version uses black sidewall styling for the finished look on the vehicle.
265/65-R17
Customer Reviews
These tires ride ok but have a lot of road noise. Definitely a down grade over the old LTX defenders. I would not recommend these tires at all.
Great Tires for the most part.when new. But about 4 years and they begin early signs of dry rot in side walls fine cracks and or fine thread wear separation with low mileages. A real safety concern for a F-350 4x4 Ford Truck weighing in at 8400 pounds. I would recommend better quality Heat and Sun resistant materials for our hot dry climate in Arizona.