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Michelin Defender2 - 215/55R18 95H Tire

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Highlights

  • All season
  • Cars, minivans, light truck, SUV and crossover
  • 80,000 Mile Manufacturer's Limited Warranty
  • Locking 3-D sipes that provide hundreds of biting edges for extra grip
  • Completely redesigned to offer increased tread life
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michelin defender2 - 215/55r18 95h tire Front three-quarter studio view of a Michelin Defender2 215/55R18 95H all-season tire mounted on a silver multi-spoke alloy wheel; visible directional tread pattern, sidewall branding reading MICHELIN and DEFENDER2, and tire size molded on the sidewall, listed Locking 3-D sipes for extra grip. Often chosen as a long-life replacement option for sedans, SUVs and crossovers.
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Before purchasing tires, make sure to use our Tire Finder to select the right fit for your vehicle.

Get peace of mind to keep you in drive. The Michelin Defender2 all-season tire is our longest-lasting tire for miles of uncompromised safety performance–because life never stops moving. We redesigned the Defender2 tire to meet the needs of today's larger, more powerful vehicles. The Michelin Defender2 tire now offers the increased tread life that today's families expect. 

Engineered to outlast, the Defender2 tire can deliver 2 years of additional tread life compared to three leading competitive tires, outlasting them by up to 25,000 miles on a treadwear test.[1] This durable tire features Locking 3-D Sipes that provide extra grip from hundreds of biting edges. That extra grip translates to stopping distances that are better than three leading competitive tires on wet and dry pavement.[2] The Defender 2 tire is designed with MaxTouch 2.0 technology to offer a smooth ride that is as comfortably quiet as your first mile. 

Because performance and safety matter to you, Michelin makes tires to last and backs the Michelin Defender2 tire with an 80,000-mile manufacturer's treadwear limited warranty[3] in addition to the 6-year standard manufacturer's limited warranty.[4] Before purchasing tires, make sure to use our Tire Finder to select the right fit for your vehicle.

The Michelin Defender2 Tire is Our Longest-lasting Tire
Completely redesigned to offer increased tread life, this all-season tire also delivers stopping power so you can drive with confidence even in bad weather conditions.

Engineered to Outlast
The Michelin Defender2 tire can offer two years of additional treadlife compared to three leading competitive tires, outlasting them by up to 25,000 miles on a treadwear test. [1]

Bring Peace of Mind to Your Drive
Bring peace of mind to your drive with the dependable MICHELIN Defender2 tire. This safe tire features Locking 3-D Sipes that provide hundreds of biting edges for extra grip to deliver better stopping distances than three leading competitive tires on wet and dry pavement. [2]

A Better Fit - The Michelin Guarantee
The Michelin Defender2 tire is designed for vehicles such as the Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Equinox, Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna, Honda CR-V and more. The Michelin Defender2 tire is backed by an 80,000-mile manufacturer's treadwear limited warranty [3] and a 6-year standard limited warranty. [4]

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Specifications

Product Details
Tire Size:215/55R18
Service Description:95H
Sidewall:Black Sidewall
Material # or MSPN:07428
Rim Width (min. to max.):6 - 7.5
Section Width:8.9
Overall Diameter:27.2
Tread Depth (32nds):10.5
RPM:762
Max Load (lbs.):1521 lbs @ 51 psi
UTQG Rating
Treadwear:840
Traction:B
Temperature:B

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Aug 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Hairpin
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Living Up to Well-earned Reputation

7000 mile history with this set of Michelin Tires - Have been impressed with low road noise something I highly value and have not always experienced in other premium tier lines. Most have been satisfactory when new and I consider these Michelins still new given only 7000 miles on them.

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Dec 27, 2025
Reviewer name: Katie
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Auburn Hills, Michigan Tire Center

Good Evening, Please give Shamara and Sencere a raise! I am elderly and a bit on the illiterate side when it comes to cars. I purchased 4 Michelin Defender 2 Tires for my 2019 Buick Encore per my son’s instructions. Once I recovered from sticker shock, I realized it was the best decision. Shamara went out of her way on December 11th to help me order the correct tires. She was kind, respectful and extremely knowledgeable. It meant a lot to me to have someone treat me so well. Today, December 17th, was installation day. Sencere greeted me, I asked if he could also install new wiper blades. He even helped me purchase the right ones! Sencere installed my new tires and the driver’s wiper blade. Passenger blade is a bit of a conundrum. No fault of Sencere’s. Shamara refunded the passenger blade and offered information as to where I might be able to purchase the size needed. Shamara and Sencere are why I will go back to Sam’s Club on Joslyn in Auburn Hills whenever I have tire issues. I will tell all of my friends how nice and respectful and knowledgeable they are. Please give them another hug from me. It means a lot to have such terrific service. Thank you. Regards, Katie G

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Jul 18, 2026
Reviewer name: TBoogie
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Amazing tires!

I used the first generation of these tires and ran these 2nd generation as well driving personal and rideshare. They are quiet and like driving on pillows. In a 2wd Genesis sedan in the 1st generation version of these tires I got 2-3 mpg increase in the city and 3-5 mpg in the long distance. My any mpg was 34-35mpg with a V6 heavy sedan. In Colorado winters I could stop and plow through the snow powder or wet sloppy snow I had used sand bags in back for weight to grip. This Defender 2 I ran driving in Utah, Park city I didn’t have any sand bags and got better traction. These Defemder 2 tires were very impressive I did get my money worth out of the Defender 1 I did hit the 80,000 miles I believe I got 87,000 miles out of them. These Defender 2 were on track to beat the 1st generation of this tire. Funny story I drove a gentleman who was picking his minivan up at the tire shop, he was using the minivan for medical transportation, I asked what tires he was getting “Michelin Defenders! Long lasting and get more mpg baby!” I told him they are amazing in bad weather too! He was excited! Go with confidence on this purchase!

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