MICHELIN Defender T + H
More miles. With the safety you expect. Designed for the doers, Michelin's longest-lasting tire keeps you on the go longer(1), because life never stops moving.
- Ultimate Treadlife
- All-Season Safety
- Quiet & Comfortable Ride
- Supported by the Michelin Promise Plan of a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, roadside assistance, and a 80,000-mileage warranty.
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Key benefits for MICHELIN Defender T + H tire
Lose track of the miles. The longest-lasting tire among leading competitive tires.(1)
Drive on and rack up the miles. Our MaxTouch Construction is designed to ensure the tire contact forces are evenly distributed - maximizing treadlife. And our durable EverTread compound offers long-lasting dependability.
MICHELIN Defender T + H Warranties
We've got your back. A promise of this magnitude can only come from Michelin.
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your Michelin replacement passenger or light truck tires so they are backed by the Michelin Promise Plan™.
The Michelin Promise Plan™ includes the following benefits: 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, Roadside Assistance, Manufacturer's Limited Warranty & Treadwear Warranty.
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Defender T + H TIRE REVIEW
There are 407 reviews for the Defender T + H
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 76% of reviewers recommend this tire
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1-5 on 407 reviews
Posted on December 2, 2025 by Roadrunner
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Great product
Outstanding Performance
Vehicle Make: Chevrolet Tahoe
Purchase date: 12/01/25
Posted on October 11, 2025 by River Rat
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Great tires
Tires are only one week old but the car performs better, handling and ride are great,
Purchase date: 10/07/25
Posted on October 9, 2025 by WKC
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Outstanding Michelin Tires!
Outstanding Tires! This is my second set of these excellent tires. They are smooth, well-constructed and problem free. They are quiet on the road and make me feel safe that I have the best tires money can buy on my Honda Accord.
Design
Safety
Performance
Purchase date: 10/08/25
Posted on September 23, 2025 by TuckerBear
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Worth every penny
These are by far the best tires, definitely worth the price. They are quiet and great in the rain, exactly what I was looking for.
Posted on: michelin.com
Posted on September 18, 2025 by Zee
Collected by Bazaarvoice
Great performance
I believe this is the best tire.
Posted on: michelin.com
Legal Mentions
1 Based on commissioned third-party wear test results in tire size 225/55R17 97H versus Goodyear® Assurance® TripleTred™ All-Season and Continental® TrueContact™ in 225/55R17 97H and Pirelli® P4™ Four Seasons+ in 225/55R17 97T on a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu; and in tire size 205/55R16 91H versus Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus in 205/55R16 91H tire size on a 2015 Honda Civic. Actual on-road results may vary.2 Based on internal wet braking test results at 50 mph and at 60 mph in tire size 225/55R17 97H versus Goodyear® Assurance® TripleTred™ All-Season and Continental® TrueContact™ in 225/55R17 97H and Pirelli® P4™ Four Seasons+ in 225/55R17 97T on a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu; and in tire size 205/55R16 91H versus Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus in 205/55R16 91H tire size on a 2015 Honda Civic. 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.
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 160mph (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 |