Michelin Defender LTX M/S 305/50R20 Tires

Michelin Defender LTX M/S 305/50R20 SL 116H is a touring all-season tire priced from $376.99.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S 305/50R20 SL 116H Tire Specs

305/50R20 is a Metric tire. It also comes in a LT-Metric (LT305/50R20) variant

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

305 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 305/50R20 tire is 305 millimeters.

50 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For 305/50R20 tire, the sidewall height is 50% of its tread width.

R denotes that 305/50R20 tire has radial construction.

20 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. 305/50R20 can be mounted on rims with 20 inches in diameter.

SL denotes the load range of a tire. Standard Load or SL tires are typically found on passenger cars, smaller SUVs, and light trucks. These tires are designed to operate at standard inflation pressures and are not meant for carrying heavy loads.

116 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 116 can support a maximum load of 2756 pounds or 1250 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 305/50R20 tire is 44 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Michelin Defender LTX M/S 305/50R20 tire is 720 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 56918.