Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 LT275/60R22 Tires

Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 LT275/60R22 E 125/122S is a touring all-season tire priced from $477.99.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 LT275/60R22 E 125/122S Tire Specs

LT275/60R22 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (275/60R22) variant

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

LT indicates that LT275/60R22 is a light truck tire.

275 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 LT275/60R22 tire is 275 millimeters.

60 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT275/60R22 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT275/60R22 tire has radial construction.

22 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT275/60R22 can be mounted on rims with 22 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.

125/122 indicates a dual load index, meaning a tire can be used in a single or a dual application. For a single application, load index of 125 can support a maximum load of 3638 pounds or 1650 kilograms per tire. For a dual application, load index of 122 can support a maximum load of 3307 pounds or 1500 kilograms per tire.

S indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of S is approved for speeds up to 112 miles per hour or 180 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 16553.