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Michelin Defender 2 Tires

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based on 350 customer reviews
Consumer Tire Performance Survey
based on 350 customer reviews
overall8.7 hydroplaning resistance8.7
buy again90% cornering stability8.8
dry traction8.9 steering responsiveness8.9
wet traction8.8 ride comfort8.8
light snow traction8.5 noise level8.5
deep snow traction8.2 treadwear8.9
ice traction7.9 miles reported1,448,801
     8-10 = excellent        6-7 = good        4-5 = fair        1-3 = poor
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Mavis Tires & Brakes offers Michelin Defender 2 tires in 31 popular sizes. When replacing all 4 tires, the most popular vehicle was the Toyota Highlander, followed by the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Lexus Es350 and Honda Civic. 334 different vehicle models in total were fitted with this tire. The average mileage when putting on the new tires was 78,420, and Fall was the most common time of year to purchase.
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Michelin Defender 2 - All Season Standard Touring tire
  • A special Winter Flex Compound is specially formulated to maintain its grip under most extreme cold-weather conditions, including snow and ice, delivering 25% better starting grip and shorter stopping distances than the leading competitor.
  • The MICHELIN® Defender®2 tire can provide 2 years of additional treadlife compared to three leading competitive tires.
  • Cross Z-Sipes Technology uses a specially designed curve that locks the sipes in place, helping to provide improved grip on snow and ice. And because the sipes are full-depth, their grip lasts winter after winter.
  • When tested for wet and dry on-vehicle braking, the MICHELIN? Defender?2 tire demonstrated stopping distance better than or comparable to three leading competitive tires.
  • MICHELIN® Comfort Control Technology™ helps deliver one of the most comfortable rides in the industry by using computer-optimized design and precision manufacturing to offer greatly reduced vibrations and road noise.
  • The MICHELIN® Defender®2 tire is designed for smooth, even wear, so the last mile is as comfortably quiet as the first mile.
  • *Mileage Warranty Exceptions: Split fitments – If your vehicle has tires of different sizes on the front versus the rear axles, your tires cannot be rotated as recommended. Therefore, the mileage warranty on each rear tire will cover half the number of miles as the standard mileage warranty for that particular tire line. ZP (Zero Pressure) tires – The maximum mileage warranty for ZP tires is 30,000 miles.
  • 25% Better Starting Grip In Icy Conditions Than the Leading Competitor.
  • Engineered to Outlast
  • Better Traction In All Winter Conditions.
  • Confidence in Wet or Dry
  • A Quiet and Comfortable Ride
  • Quiet, Smooth Ride in Cold Weather Conditions.
Size Sidewall Speed
Rating		 Service
Desc		 Load
Range		 UTQG
Tread		 UTQG
Traction		 UTQG
Temp
 205/50HR17 XL  BK H 94V XL 840 B B
 205/55HR16  BK H 91H SL 840 B B
 205/60HR16  BK H 92H SL 840 B B
 205/65HR16  BK H 95H SL 840 B B
 215/55HR18  BK H 95H SL 840 B B
 215/45HR17 XL  BK H 104T XL 840 B B
 215/50HR17 XL  BK H 95H XL 840 B B
 215/55HR17  BK H 94H SL 840 B B
 215/65HR17 XL  BK H 103H XL 840 B B
 215/55HR16 XL  BK H 97H XL 840 B B
 215/60HR16  BK H 95H SL 840 B B
 215/65HR16  BK H 97T SL 840 B B
 225/55VR19 XL  BK V 109R XL 840 B B
 225/50HR18  BK H 95H SL 840 B B
 225/60HR18 XL  BK H 104H XL 840 B
 225/50HR17 XL  BK H 98H XL 840 B B
 225/55HR17 XL  BK H 101H XL 840 B B
 225/60HR16  BK H 98H SL 840 B B
 225/65HR16  BK H 100H SL 840 B B
 235/45HR18 XL  BK H 98H XL 840 B B
 235/50VR18 XL  BK V 101V XL 840 B
 235/50HR18  BK H 97H SL 840 B B
 235/55HR18 XL  BK H 104H XL 840 B
 235/65HR18  BK H 106H SL 840 B B
 235/50HR17  BK H 96H SL 840 B B
 235/60HR16  BK H 100H SL 840 B B
 235/65HR16  BK H 103H SL 840 B B
 245/50HR20 XL  BK H 105H XL 840 B
 245/55HR19 XL  BK H 107H XL 840 B
 245/60HR18 XL  BK H 89Q XL 840 B B
 255/45VR20 XL  BK V 105V XL 840 B
 255/50HR20 XL  BK H 109H XL 840 B
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