Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 35x12.50R22 Tires

Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 35x12.50R22 F 121S is a touring all-season tire priced from $519.99.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 35x12.50R22 F 121S Tire Specs

35x12.50R22 is a Flotation tire.

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

35 is the overall diameter of a tire, or tire height, when it is fully inflated and not under load. For 35x12.50R22, tire diameter is 35 inches.

12.50 indicates the 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 35x12.50R22 tire is 12.50 inches.

R denotes that 35x12.50R22 tire has radial construction.

22 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 35x12.50R22 can be mounted on rims with 22 inches in diameter.

F denotes the load range of a tire. Load Range F is equivalent to a ply rating of 12. However, modern tires don't necessarily have 12 physical plies. These tires are generally rated for a maximum inflation pressure of 95 psi, and are commonly used in commercial and industrial settings, where vehicles frequently carry heavy loads or operate under strenuous conditions. They are found on larger trucks, trailers, and some RVs.

121 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 121 can support a maximum load of 3197 pounds or 1450 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.

Maximum inflation for Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2 35x12.50R22 tire is 80 psi.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 45795.