Michelin Defender LTX M/S 285/50R20 XL Highway Tire

The Michelin Defender LTX M/S (285/50R20 XL) is a premium all-season highway tire designed for SUVs and light trucks that prioritize long tread life, comfort, and reliable year-round performance. Built with Michelin’s advanced tread technology, it delivers a smooth, quiet ride while maintaining strong grip in dry, wet, and light winter conditions.

Engineered with Michelin’s Evertread compound and MaxTouch Construction, this tire is designed to maximize rubber-to-road contact, which helps extend tread life and improve fuel efficiency. Its symmetric tread pattern with dense 3D sipes and wide circumferential grooves enhances stability, braking performance, and water evacuation to reduce hydroplaning risk.

With an XL (Extra Load) rating, it is reinforced to handle heavier SUVs and trucks while maintaining highway comfort and durability. The tire is widely praised for its quiet ride and consistent performance over long mileage, making it a strong choice for daily driving and road trips.

Key Features:

• Size: 285/50R20 XL
• Load Index: 116 (up to 2756 lbs per tire)
• Speed Rating: H (up to 130 mph)
• Highway all-season performance for SUVs & light trucks
• Michelin Evertread compound for long tread life
• MaxTouch Construction for even wear & fuel efficiency
• Strong wet braking with hydroplaning resistance
• Quiet, comfortable highway ride
• Reinforced XL load capacity for heavier vehicles