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MICHELIN^®

Defender^®2

Durability

All-season
Mud and Snow
EV Ready

49 sizes available

MICHELIN^® DEFENDER^®2

Durability

All-season
Mud and Snow
EV Ready

Our longest lasting tire now lasts even longer. Michelin Defender2 is completely redesigned to meet the needs of modern vehicles. It offers the increased tread life that today's families expect on their passenger cars and CUVs.

Ultimate Treadlife
All-Season Safety^†
Quiet & Comfortable Ride
EV Ready
Supported by the Michelin Promise Plan of a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, roadside assistance, and a limited warranty of 130,000 kilometres. Click here for details.

130,000 Kilometer Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty

These MICHELIN^® tires carry a 130,000 kilometer limited warranty in addition to the standard materials and workmanship warranty for treadwear or mileage.

- Available on: Defender^®2

- Speed Rating: H

Standard Limited Warranty

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.

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49 sizes available for MICHELIN^® Defender^®2

MSPN: 07259
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 8.4" on 6.5"
Overall Diameter (in): 24.8
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1356 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 836
Tire Weight (lbs): 23.4
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 5.5"-7.5"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 37594
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 8.2" on 6.0"
Overall Diameter (in): 25.6
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1389 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 810
Tire Weight (lbs): 23.7
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 5.5"-7.5"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 69099
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 8.2" on 6.0"
Overall Diameter (in): 26.4
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1521 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 786
Tire Weight (lbs): 24.5
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 5.5"-7.5"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 12060
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 8.9" on 7.0"
Overall Diameter (in): 25.2
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1609 @ 50
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 823
Tire Weight (lbs): 24.9
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 6.0"-7.5"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 79034
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 8.7" on 6.5"
Overall Diameter (in): 26.1
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1521 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 796
Tire Weight (lbs): 24.8
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 6.0"-7.5"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 11141
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 8.7" on 6.5"
Overall Diameter (in): 27.0
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1653 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 770
Tire Weight (lbs): 25.8
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 6.0"-7.5"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 06384
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 9.0" on 6.5"
Overall Diameter (in): 26.6
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1653 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 782
Tire Weight (lbs): 26.2
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 6.0"-8.0"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 18896
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 9.0" on 6.5"
Overall Diameter (in): 27.4
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1764 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 757
Tire Weight (lbs): 27.0
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 6.0"-8.0"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 01023
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 9.4" on 7.0"
Overall Diameter (in): 27.1
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1764 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 768
Tire Weight (lbs): 27.3
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 6.5"-8.5"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

MSPN: 18797
Kilometers Warranty: 130,000
Section Width on Measuring Rim Width: 9.4" on 7.0"
Overall Diameter (in): 28.0
Max Load, Single (lbs@psi): 1929 @ 51
Sidewall: Black Sidewall
Revs/km: 742
Tire Weight (lbs): 28.6
Rim Width Range (Min/Max): 6.5"-8.5"
Tread Depth (in 32nds): 10.5
Specifications: M+S

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1 Based on U.S. Department of Transportation Average Annual Miles per driver (13,500 miles) and Desrosiers Automotive Consultants estimate of annual average kilometers driven in Canada (23,000 km), and on a treadwear test using tires in size 225/65R17 on 2021 Toyota RAV4s where the MICHELIN^® Defender^®2 showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 151,200 km versus the Bridgestone^® Alenza^® AS Ultra at 76,400 km and the Continental^® TrueContact™ Tour at 95,100 km and the Goodyear^® Assurance^® MaxLife™ at 83,200 km. Actual on-road results may vary.

2 Based on internal wet braking tests from 50 MPH and internal dry braking tests from 60 MPH using tires in size 225/65R17 on a 2021 Toyota RAV4, where the MICHELIN^® Defender^®2 tire had an average stopping distance of 130.0 ft wet and 120.9 ft dry versus the Bridgestone^® Alenza^® AS Ultra with an average stopping distance of 127.8 ft wet and 125.8 ft dry and the Continental^® TrueContact™ Tour with an average stopping distance of 145.2 ft wet and 129.2 ft dry and the Goodyear^® Assurance^® MaxLife™ with an average stopping distance of 134.0 ft wet and 125.0 ft dry. Actual on-road results may vary.

3 Based on U.S. Department of Transportation Average Annual Miles per driver (13,500 miles) and Desrosiers Automotive Consultants estimate of annual average kilometers driven in Canada (23,000 km), and on a treadwear test using tires in size 235/45R18 on Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWDs where the Michelin Defender 2 showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 72,301 miles versus the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT tire at 38,610 miles and the Pirelli P ZERO ALL SEASON Plus ELECT tire at 43,478 miles. Actual on-road results may vary.

4 Based on internal rolling resistance testing using the standard ISO 28580 method in tire size 235/45R18 XL comparing the Michelin Defender 2 tire (8.37 kg/ton) versus the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT tire (8.94 kg/ton) and Pirelli P ZERO ALL SEASON Plus ELECT tire (8.28 kg/ton). Considering a 2022 Tesla Model 3 RWD fitted with size 235/45R18 tires, a battery capacity of 57.5kWh, and an autonomy of 438km (272mi), under the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) test conditions, this gap of .57 kg/ton (for Goodyear) and -.09 kg/ton (for Pirelli) equates to autonomy within 0.4% of the longest range (Pirelli). Actual on-road results may vary.

>> The sizes shown are average 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.

>> Section width varies approximately 0.2" (5mm) for every 0.5" change in rim width.

>> Tread patterns are often tuned to accomodate different tire widths. Tires for a particular dimension of a given tireline may vary in appearance from the tire shown in the photograph.

WARNING: Serious or fatal injury may result from tire failure due to underinflation or overloading. To ensure correct air pressure and vehicle load, refer to vehicle owner's manual or tire information placard on the vehicle. Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting. Only tire professionals should mount tires and they should never inflate beyond 40 psi to seat the beads. Before mixing types of tires in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations.

DANGER: Never mount a 16" diameter tire on a 16.5" rim.

DANGER: Never mount a 17" diameter tire on a 17.5" rim.

DANGER: Never mount a 19" diameter tire on a 19.5" rim.

DANGER: Never mount a 20" diameter tire on a 20.5" rim.

Inflation pressure increase must not exceed the maximum pressure branded on the tire sidewall. When a customer requests a replacement tire with a lower speed rating than the original equipment tire, you must clearly communicate to him or her that the handling of the vehicle may be different, and that its maximum speed capability is limited to that of the lowest speed-rated tire on the vehicle. Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.

For high-speed driving, additional inflation pressure and possibly reduced tire loading and/or upsizing is required. In the absence of specific recommendations by the vehicle manufacturer, use the following guidelines based on those in the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization Standards Manual.

For speeds over 160km/h (100 mph), load and inflation must be adjusted according to the table below.

H-Speed Rated Sizes:

Maximum Speed (mph) 100 106 112 118 124 130

Inflation Increase (psi) 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0

Load Capacity (% of max.) 100 100 100 100 100 100

MICHELIN^® DEFENDER^®2

Durability

Our longest lasting tire now lasts even longer. Michelin Defender2 is completely redesigned to meet the needs of modern vehicles. It offers the increased tread life that today's families expect on their passenger cars and CUVs.

Engineered to Outlast

Confidence in Wet or Dry

A Quiet and Comfortable Ride

Best in Wear on EVs.³

Warranties

130,000 Kilometer Manufacturer's Treadwear Limited Warranty

Standard Limited Warranty

Find the perfect tire

49 sizes available for MICHELIN^® Defender^®2