Michelin's best just got better - The MICHELIN Defender LTX M/S combines the proven tread design of the LTX M/S2 with Evertread compound to provide durable tread life, no matter the season. Evertread provides improves chip and tear resistance and treadlife, promotes exceptional wet traction and snow traction, and reduces rolling resistance to save fuel. 3D active sipes built into the symmetric tread design lock together to provide powerful traction on wet roads and in light snow. Eco-friendly MaxTouch Construction balances acceleration, braking, and cornering impacts to reduce rolling resistance, saving fuel and prolonging the tires life.