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Michelin Defender2 - 215/60R16 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 provide hundreds of biting edges for extra grip
  • Completely redesigned to offer increased tread life
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michelin defender2 - 215/60r16 95h tire front three-quarter view mounted on a silver multi-spoke alloy wheel, visible circumferential grooves and shoulder 3-D sipes, Michelin and Defender2 sidewall markings on a white studio background; all-season passenger tire with 80,000-mile treadwear limited warranty, often used as a spare for road travel.
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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 2 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:215/60R16
Service Description:95H
Sidewall:Black Sidewall
Material # or MSPN:79034
Rim Width (min. to max.):6 - 7.5
Section Width:8.7
Overall Diameter:26.1
Tread Depth (32nds):10.5
RPM:796
Max Load (lbs.):1521 lbs @ 51 psi
UTQG Rating
Treadwear:840
Traction:B
Temperature:B

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Sep 17, 2025
Reviewer name: Wanda
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Smooth Ride

I only buy Michelin tires. Your ride just glide down the highway. You can feel as you drive if a tire is low due to the weather. Riding on Michelin just makes me feel good, while driving.

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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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Jul 30, 2026
Reviewer name: KRAV22
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EXCELLENT TIRE!

NEW MICHELIN DEFENDER 2 TIRES TO REPLACE THE LEAST WANTED OEM BRAND :(, THAT CAME WITH THE RAV4 BACK ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 2022. THE DEFENDER 2 TIRES HAVE AN EXCELLENT RIDE, QUIET AND GREAT HANDLING/CRUISING AND CORNERING. WE'RE READY FOR AN EAST COAST TREK FROM SOUTHERN ONTARIO TO HALIFAX AND ACCORDING TO THE DOT CODES, NOVA SCOTIA MANUFACTURING FOR OUR TIRES :)

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