Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/75R16 Tires

Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/75R16 E 126R is a touring all-season tire.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/75R16 E 126R Tire Specs

LT285/75R16 is a LT-Metric tire used as an original equipment on a variety of popular sport utility vehicles. It also comes in a Metric (285/75R16) variant

Let us decode each aspect of the tire size code to have a full understanding what this tire size means.

LT indicates that LT285/75R16 is a light truck tire.

285 is a section width of the tire from one sidewall to the other. Tire tread width is typically a bit narrower than the section width. Section width of LT285/75R16 tire is 285 millimeters.

75 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT285/75R16 tire, the sidewall height is 75% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT285/75R16 tire has radial construction.

16 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT285/75R16 can be mounted on rims with 16 inches in diameter.

E denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range E is equivalent to a 10-ply rating, but this doesn't mean the tire actually has 10 physical plies. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 80 psi, and are commonly used on vehicles that carry heavy cargo or tow trailers, such as full-size vans, pickup trucks, and larger SUVs. They are also found on commercial trucks and RVs.

126 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 126 can support a maximum load of 3748 pounds or 1700 kilograms per tire.

R indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of R is approved for speeds up to 106 miles per hour or 171 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/75R16 tire is 80 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/75R16 tire is 800 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 12719.