Michelin Defender2
Tires engineered to last longer without any compromise, for your Sedan, SUV, and Truck. Whether planning for the next family road trip, going about your daily routine, or using your vehicle to support your professional activities, Michelin offers excellent mileage while delivering uncompromised comfort and a quiet drive.
Engineered to Outlast no matter the distance.
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.
- Michelin sedan, CUV, SUV all-season on-road tire
- Long-lasting tread life
- Secure handling in all weather conditions
- Quiet and comfortable ride
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Key benefits for Michelin Defender2 tire
Engineered to Outlast
The Michelin Defender2 tire outlasted three leading competitive tires by more than 25,000 miles on a treadwear test, delivering 2 extra years of treadlife. (1)
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MICHELIN® tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand by industry experts and consumers alike, across major categories and segments.
Defender2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 471 reviews for the Defender2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 90% of reviewers recommend this tire
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1-5 on 471 reviews
Posted on April 26, 2025 by JTC
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Excellent value
Great ride comfort and low road noise. Excellent handling and performance in the rain and snow.
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Purchase date: 04/26/25
Posted on April 26, 2025 by luvas123768
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Rideing on air
I bought last week. So easy
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Purchase date: 04/23/25
Posted on April 25, 2025 by SRB71
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Super Happy With My Tires
Was in desperate need of new tires! They were so slick, I would be extra anxious driving in the rain and snow. Was in COSTCO one day and my sister suggested I get a quote, which I did. When it came time to buy the tires, the price was actually lower than the quote. Went with the Michelin Defender2 All Season. Smooth performance, great traction, and excellent performance.
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Purchase date: 04/07/25
Posted on April 25, 2025 by Yoyo2025
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Very Impressed
These tires have outperformed any tire I have purchased in the past. I drive long distance for work. I love the quiet smooth rides I receive with these tires. I will never choose another brand.
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Purchase date: 04/11/25
Posted on April 23, 2025 by Southport01
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Rough Ride - High Vibrations
These tires ride very rough and noisy at highway speeds. The vibration they produced was so annoying, there was no way I could take a long trip with them on my car. I took them back to Costco and had them replaced within a week. Not a good tire for my Volvo S60. I bought these tires based on Costco representative recommendation, and sorry that I did.
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Purchase date: 04/11/25
Michelin Defender2 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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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 94,400 miles versus the Bridgestone® Alenza® AS Ultra at 47,700 miles and the Continental® TrueContact™ Tour at 59,400 miles and the Goodyear® Assurance® MaxLife™ at 51,900 miles. 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.
>> 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 Tire 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