Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 245/60R20 Tires

Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 245/60R20 XL 111H is a touring all-season tire priced from $286.99.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 245/60R20 XL 111H Tire Specs

245/60R20 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a P-Metric (P245/60R20) variant

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

245 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 245/60R20 tire is 245 millimeters.

60 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 245/60R20 tire, the sidewall height is 60% of its tread width.

R denotes that 245/60R20 tire has radial construction.

20 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 245/60R20 can be mounted on rims with 20 inches in diameter.

XL denotes the load range of a tire. XL stands for Extra Load. Tires with this designation are constructed to carry more weight than standard load tires of the same size. This is achieved by reinforcing the tire's construction, often through additional or stronger layers known as plies.

111 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 111 can support a maximum load of 2403 pounds or 1090 kilograms per tire.

H indicates the speed rating. A tire with a speed rating of H is approved for speeds up to 130 miles per hour or 209 kilometers per hour under optimal conditions.

Maximum inflation for Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 245/60R20 tire is 50 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 245/60R20 tire is 820 B A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 25904.