Michelin Defender LTX M/S 235/75R17, All Season, Highway tires.

Features and Benefits: All season traction; Fuel efficient performance; Longer tread life; High driving comfort levels; Michelin Defender LTX M/S TiresThe Michelin Defender LTX M/S is a touring and highway, all season tire made to be mounted on passenger vehicles, SUVs and light trucks. It has a 50-70,000 mile warranty. The tire promotes excellent all weather traction. The specialized 3D siping detail of the tread design manages to find great road grip in dry, wet and winter weather road conditions. The wide circumferential and lateral grooves and the open shoulder slots actively resist hydroplaning by eliminating water and slush from below the tire's footprint. The tire's firm grip on the road surface and better hydroplaning resistance ensure a safer driving experience all year. The tire's lighter weight construction manages to lower the rolling resistance, which determines the vehicle's energy usage. The decreased rolling resistance reduces the vehicle's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions greatly. The result is an environmentally friendly and fuel efficient driving experience. The lower rolling resistance also slows down the tread wear rate. This, along with the Evertread compound, improves the length of the tread life. The special tire compound is more durable against the driving pressure affecting it, lowering the possibility of heat buildup and increasing the tread life and tire usability. The Michelin Defender LTX M/S features a twin steel belt internal structure that improves the tire's durability. As the tire does not deform under the driving pressure affecting it, the tire can keep close to the road surface during the drive. This lowers the road vibrations felt in the vehicle's cabin, ensuring a comfortable drive. The specialized computer optimized tread design manages to decrease the road noise levels heard while the tires are in motion. The tread negates the road noise levels and ensures a quiet driving experience. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.