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Defender^®
Passenger Car/Minivan
All Season Tire
Michelin's best standard passenger car/minivan tire ever, offering 145,000 km4of confident driving with exceptional safety, longevity and a quiet, comfortable ride, so that you can protect those you care about most. Look for the Defender tire line at retailers nationally and the Defender XT line at Costco's warehouses.
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Benefits of Michelin
- Stops up to 9 metres shorter than a leading competitor1
- Lasts up to 33,000 km longer than a leading competitor2
- Can save up to $336 in fuel @ $1.25 per litre3
- Stops up to 9 metres shorter than a leading competitor1
  IntelliSipe™ technology maximizes the number of sipes within the tire, which allows you to brake confidently when you need to most, giving you greater peace of mind in stressful driving situations.
- Lasts up to 33,000 km longer than a leading competitor2
  MaxTouch Construction combined with the interlocking action of Michelin's Breakthrough IntelliSipe™ technology delivers impressively long wear life by providing exceptional tread block rigidity while optimizing the tire's contact with the road during acceleration, braking and cornering.
- Can save up to $336 in fuel @ $1.25 per litre3
  The interlocking action of IntelliSipes™ creates a more rigid tread block, which allows for a reduced starting tread depth leading to lower rolling resistance so you can save fuel without sacrificing safety or longevity.
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Michelin Performance Rating:
- 10
  Wear Life
- 8
  Fuel Efficiency
- 10
  Handling
- 10
  Braking
- 9
  Comfort
Average User Ratings:

Tire Warranties:
See warranty section below for information.

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IntelliSipe™ Technology
maximizes the number of sipes and with interlocking action delivers long wear-life by providing exceptional tread block rigidity.

MaxTouch Construction™
maximizes tire contact with the road & evenly distributes forces of acceleration, braking and cornering resulting in longer wear-life.

EnergySaver Construction™
with Green X technology results in a tire that rolls easier which increases fuel efficiency.

See the technology behind the performance
Click to watch the videos below and see how the Defender Drives Safer¹ and Lasts Longer².

Drives Safer¹

Lasts Longer²

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Warranties (2 Warranties)Back to Top

145,000 km Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty
Defender® tires carry a 145,000 kilometer limited warranty in addition to the standard materials and workmanship warranty for treadwear or mileage.
Download PDF Version of Warranty

Available on:
Defender®
Speed Rating: [H, T]

* 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 50,000 km.

Standard Limited Warranty (All Michelin® Tires)
All Michelin® tires have a Standard Manufacturer's Limited Warranty, which covers defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or for 6 years from date of purchase, whichever occurs first. See warranty for details
Download PDF Version of Warranty

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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Defender

4.6

(based on 126 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Cons

Best Uses

- Wear-Life:
- N/A (56), Very good (30), Excellent (29), Good (5)
- Fuel Efficiency:
- Very good (52), Excellent (31), Good (19), N/A (19)
- Handling:
- Excellent (69), Very good (43), Good (8)
- Braking:
- Excellent (73), Very good (40), Good (7), Average (4)
- Comfort:
- Excellent (82), Very good (30), Good (8), Below average (4)

Reviewed by 126 customers

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5/20/2013

4.0

Love Defender

By Outlaw

from Canada

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Comments about Defender:

We drive long highway drives and I love the Defender tire.
One of the best things I like about Defender is the wear life with long country roads the tire holds up very well.
I have never had Michelin tires but now that I own these I am a Michelin man for life.
The only 1 con to the Defender is the road noise BUT with 145KM wear life I don't care. I LOVE MY MICHELIN DEFENDER TIRES.

Thank You Michelin.

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5/19/2013

5.0

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By Dadzilla

from Canada

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Comments about Defender:

I agree with all the + comments below (and I'm sure the + comments above too). With in 15 minutes I knew these were the best choice compaired to all the other options I could have picked from. The best quality on the market and came from the best installers in the market ( Actons... from Watford Ontario!). Its hard to tell what the wear-rating / fuel efficiency is going to be after only having them on for a day but I will be sure to check back in the future and keep you updated...

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5/17/2013

5.0

Great New Tires!

By SunofSam

from Canada

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Comments about Defender:

I put 4 new Defenders on my 2003 Civic and they are great! Silent and smooth with no vibration at top speed. No break-in period needed, these are excellent right out of the gate.

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Tech Specs (55 part numbers)Back to Top

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Part numbers	Tire Size, Load Index & Speed Rating
19761	175/70R13 82 T
04884	175/70R13 82 T
03156	175/65R14 82 T
10280	185/65R14 86 T
03050	185/65R14 86 T
38540	175/70R14 84 T
85842	185/70R14 88 T
21523	185/70R14 88 T
58906	195/70R14 91 T
24319	195/70R14 91 T
31599	185/60R15 84 T
02184	195/60R15 88 T
29461	195/60R15 88 T
51440	205/60R15 91 T
03945	215/60R15 94 T
Part numbers	Tire Size, Load Index & Speed Rating
83567	185/65R15 88 T
44659	185/65R15 88 T
10042	195/65R15 91 T
93957	195/65R15 91 T
32737	205/65R15 94 T
36866	205/65R15 94 T
28360	215/65R15 96 T
67722	215/65R15 96 T
60418	205/70R15 96 T
32345	205/70R15 96 T
44124	215/70R15 98 T
76671	215/70R15 98 T
12164	205/55R16 91 T
42622	205/55R16 91 H
05615	205/60R16 92 T
Part numbers	Tire Size, Load Index & Speed Rating
14026	215/60R16 95 T
29468	215/60R16 95 T
73391	225/60R16 98 T
62178	225/60R16 98 T
05408	235/60R16 100 T
48905	215/65R16 98 T
43472	215/65R16 98 T
02012	225/65R16 100 T
05573	235/65R16 103 T
30907	235/65R16 103 T
38335	225/50R17 94 T
82333	215/55R17 94 T
06444	225/55R17 97 T
58949	235/55R17 99 T
38545	215/60R17 96 T
Part numbers	Tire Size, Load Index & Speed Rating
06250	215/60R17 96 T
10251	225/60R17 99 T
99901	225/60R17 99 T
21467	215/65R17 99 T
09790	215/65R17 99 T
20960	225/65R17 102 T
82305	225/65R17 102 T
86105	225/50R18 95 T
37760	215/55R18 95 T
82313	225/55R18 98 T

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Mileage Warranty	Tread Feature	Sidewall	UTQG Treadwear, UTQG Traction, UTQG Temp	Rim Width Range (Min/Max)	Section Width on Measuring Rim Width (mm on in)	Overall Diameter (mm)	revs/km	Tread Depth ( in 32nds)	Ecoenergy Features	Max Load, Single (kg @PSI)	Tire Weight (KG)
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	4.5" - 6"	177mm on 5"	576	570	10	Green X	475@44	8
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	4.5" - 6"	177mm on 5"	576	570	10	Green X	475@44	8
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5" - 6"	177mm on 5"	584	562	10	Green X	475@44	7.7
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5" - 6.5"	189mm on 5.5"	596	551	10	Green X	530@44	8
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	5" - 6.5"	189mm on 5.5"	596	551	10	Green X	530@44	8
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	4.5" - 6"	177mm on 5"	602	546	10	Green X	500@44	8.4
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	4.5" - 6"	189mm on 5.5"	616	533	10	Green X	560@44	9
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	4.5" - 6"	189mm on 5.5"	616	533	10	Green X	560@44	9
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5" - 6.5"	201mm on 6"	630	521	10	Green X	615@44	9.2
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	5" - 6.5"	201mm on 6"	630	521	10	Green X	615@44	9.2
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5" - 6.5"	189mm on 5.5"	603	544	10	Green X	500@44	8.3
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7"	201mm on 6"	615	534	10	Green X	560@44	8.4
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7"	201mm on 6"	615	534	10	Green X	560@44	8.4
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7.5"	209mm on 6"	627	523	10	Green X	615@44	8.5
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	639	514	10	Green X	670@44	9.6
Mileage Warranty	Tread Feature	Sidewall	UTQG Treadwear, UTQG Traction, UTQG Temp	Rim Width Range (Min/Max)	Section Width on Measuring Rim Width (mm on in)	Overall Diameter (mm)	revs/km	Tread Depth ( in 32nds)	Ecoenergy Features	Max Load, Single (kg @PSI)	Tire Weight (KG)
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5" - 6.5"	189mm on 5.5"	621	529	10	Green X	560@44	8.4
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	5" - 6.5"	189mm on 5.5"	621	529	10	Green X	560@44	8.4
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7"	201mm on 6"	635	517	10	Green X	615@44	8.7
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7"	201mm on 6"	635	517	10	Green X	615@44	8.7
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7.5"	209mm on 6"	647	508	10	Green X	670@44	9.3
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7.5"	209mm on 6"	647	508	10	Green X	670@44	9.3
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	661	496	10	Green X	710@44	9.9
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	661	496	10	Green X	710@44	9.9
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5" - 7"	209mm on 6"	669	491	10	Green X	710@44	10
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	5" - 7"	209mm on 6"	669	491	10	Green X	710@44	10
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7"	221mm on 6.5"	683	481	10	Green X	750@44	10.5
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7"	221mm on 6.5"	683	481	10	Green X	750@44	10.6
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7.5"	214mm on 6.5"	632	519	10	Green X	615@44	10.3
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7.5"	214mm on 6.5"	632	519	10	Green X	615@44	10.4
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	5.5" - 7.5"	209mm on 6"	652	503	10	Green X	630@44	9.7
Mileage Warranty	Tread Feature	Sidewall	UTQG Treadwear, UTQG Traction, UTQG Temp	Rim Width Range (Min/Max)	Section Width on Measuring Rim Width (mm on in)	Overall Diameter (mm)	revs/km	Tread Depth ( in 32nds)	Ecoenergy Features	Max Load, Single (kg @PSI)	Tire Weight (KG)
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	664	495	10	Green X	690@44	9.9
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	664	495	10	Green X	690@44	10
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	228mm on 6.5"	676	486	10	Green X	750@44	11.2
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	228mm on 6.5"	676	486	10	Green X	750@44	11.2
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6.5" - 8.5"	240mm on 7"	688	477	10	Green X	800@44	11.4
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	686	478	10	Green X	750@44	10.1
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	686	478	10	Green X	750@44	10.1
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	228mm on 6.5"	698	470	10	Green X	800@44	11.3
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6.5" - 8.5"	240mm on 7"	712	461	10	Green X	875@44	12.6
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6.5" - 8.5"	240mm on 7"	712	461	10	Green X	875@44	12.6
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	233mm on 7"	658	499	10	Green X	670@44	10.9
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	226mm on 7"	668	492	10	Green X	670@44	10.7
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	233mm on 7"	680	483	10	Green X	730@44	11.2
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6.5" - 8.5"	245mm on 7.5"	690	476	10	Green X	775@44	11.3
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	690	476	10	Green X	710@44	10.6
Mileage Warranty	Tread Feature	Sidewall	UTQG Treadwear, UTQG Traction, UTQG Temp	Rim Width Range (Min/Max)	Section Width on Measuring Rim Width (mm on in)	Overall Diameter (mm)	revs/km	Tread Depth ( in 32nds)	Ecoenergy Features	Max Load, Single (kg @PSI)	Tire Weight (KG)
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	690	476	10	Green X	710@44	10.6
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	228mm on 6.5"	702	468	10	Green X	775@44	12.3
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	228mm on 6.5"	702	468	10	Green X	775@44	12.3
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	712	461	10	Green X	775@44	11
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	221mm on 6.5"	712	461	10	Green X	775@44	11
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	228mm on 6.5"	724	454	10	Green X	850@44	11.8
145,000 Km	XT	BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	228mm on 6.5"	724	454	10	Green X	850@44	11.8
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	233mm on 7"	683	481	10	Green X	690@44	11
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 7.5"	226mm on 7"	693	473	10	Green X	690@44	10.5
145,000 Km		BSW	820 A B	6" - 8"	233mm on 7"	705	465	10	Green X	750@44	11.5

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1 Based on internal wet braking test results versus Goodyear® Assurance® ComforTred® Touring tire size 185/65R15.

2 Based on commissioned third-party wear test results versus Continental® ProContact™ with ECOPlus Technology tire size 215/60R16.

3 Based upon fuel efficiency estimates from rolling resistance testing versus the Yokohama Avid TRZ 215/60R16 over the limited warranted 145,000-km treadlife of the Defender. Actual on-road savings may vary.

4 Limited 145,000 km warranty for H and T-rated tires. For terms and conditions, see your MICHELIN(R) Tires Owner's manual or visit michelinman.ca.

"XT" sidewall marking = Defender XT tread design. available at Costco warehouses.

>>The dimensions shown are average tire design values for tires measured on specified measuring rim widths. Some tires may vary from this value by +/- 3% of the section height (affecting overall diameter), and +/- 4% of the section width.

WARNING: Serious or fatal injury may result from improper mounting, from underinflation/overinflation/overloading or from tire damage due to abusive use.

Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. doe not endorse the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe or unlawful manner. Excceding the safe, legal speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.

IMPORTANT: While all-season tires are designed to provide reliable performance in moderate winter conditions, the use of four (4) tires is recommended for optimal preformance and may be mandatory in certain jurisdictions.

DANGER: Never mount a 14" diameter tire on a 14.5" rim, or a 15" diameter tire on a 15.5" rim, or a 16" diameter tire on a 16.5" rim, or a 17" diameter tire on 17.5" rim, or a 19" diameter tire on a 19.5" rim, or a 22" diameter tire on a 22.5" rim, or a 24" diameter tire on a 24.5" rim.