Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/65R18 Tires

Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/65R18 E 125R is a touring all-season tire.

Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/65R18 E 125R Tire Specs

LT285/65R18 is a LT-Metric tire. It also comes in a Metric (285/65R18) variant

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

LT indicates that LT285/65R18 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 LT285/65R18 tire is 285 millimeters.

65 represents the aspect ratio of a tire, which is a ratio of the tire's sidewall height to its width. For LT285/65R18 tire, the sidewall height is 65% of its tread width.

R denotes that LT285/65R18 tire has radial construction.

18 represents the wheel diameter in inches that the tire is designed to fit. LT285/65R18 can be mounted on rims with 18 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 indicates the load index. A tire with a load index of 125 can support a maximum load of 3638 pounds or 1650 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 LT285/65R18 tire is 80 psi.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG) rating for Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/65R18 tire is 800 A A.

Tire manufacturer part number (MPN) is 63733.