Michelin Defender LTX M/S 285/50R20XL 116H 48162
- 285/50R20
- 116H
- XL Extra Load
- Highway
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S 285/50R20XL 116H 48162
Michelin Defender LTX M/S 285/50R20 116H XL Overview
The Michelin Defender LTX M/S 285/50R20 is a highway tire with extra-load (XL) construction. With a load index of 116, each tire carries up to 2,756 lbs, and its H speed rating is good for 130 mph.
Highway tires are tuned for a quiet, comfortable ride, long tread life and confident wet and dry braking on pickups, SUVs and crossovers. Shopping for 20-inch wheels too? Our wheel and tire packages include free mounting and Road Force balancing.
Reading the sidewall: 285/50R20 116H
- 285Width (mm)
- 50Aspect ratio (%)
- RRadial
- 20Rim (in)
- 116Load index
2,756 lbs - HSpeed
130 mph
Specifications
- Brand
- Michelin
- Model
- Defender LTX M/S
- Tire Size
- 285/50R20
- Tire Type
- Highway
- Season
- All-Season
- Section Width
- 285 mm
- Aspect Ratio
- 50
- Rim Diameter
- 20"
- Construction
- Radial
- Service Type
- Euro-Metric
- Load Index
- 116 (2,756 lbs)
- Speed Rating
- H (130 mph)
- Load Range
- XL (Extra Load)
- Tire Weight
- 39.04 lb
- UPC
- 86699481627
Defender LTX M/S 285/50R20 FAQ
What does 116H mean on the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 285/50R20?
116 is the load index, meaning each tire can carry up to 2,756 lbs (11,024 lbs for a set of four). H is the speed rating, rated for 130 mph. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.
Will the 285/50R20 Defender LTX M/S fit my vehicle?
Compare 285/50R20 to the size printed on your current tires or the placard inside the driver's door jamb. You can also use the Verify Fitment tool on this page, or call our tire experts at 1-800-814-8423 and we will confirm fitment for you.
Is the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 285/50R20 an extra load (XL) tire?
Yes. It is an XL (extra load) tire, built to carry more weight than a standard-load tire of the same size when inflated to the correct pressure.
How fast do you ship Michelin tires?
In-stock tires ship in 1-2 business days with free shipping within the USA.
Is the Michelin Defender LTX M/S good in snow?
It is an all-season tire suited to light snow. It does not carry the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake rating for severe snow.