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Michelin Defender2 - 225/55R18 98V Tire

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Highlights

  • All Season
  • Passenger Cars, Minivans, SUV's and Small Crossover Vehicles
  • 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
  • Black Sidewall
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michelin defender2 - 225/55r18 98v tire front three-quarter view on a silver multi-spoke wheel, black sidewall with raised MICHELIN and DEFENDER2 lettering, visible directional all-season tread with locking 3-D sipes indicating enhanced grip and noted tread life and wet braking performance; studio white background.
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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 completely redesigned the Michelin Defender2 tire to meet the needs of today's larger and more powerful vehicles. The Michelin Defender2 tire now offers the increased tread life that today's families expect. Engineered to outlast, the Michelin 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] Bring confidence to your drive with the all-season MICHELIN Defender2 tire. 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] Plus, the Michelin 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]

Michelin X Tour A/S 2 Tire - Engineered to Outlast
The Michelin Defender2 tire is our longest-lasting tire[1] – 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. 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].

Peace of Mind
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 Defender2 tire is designed for vehicles such as the Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Equinox, Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna, Honda CR-V and more.

The Michelin Guarantee and A History Of Performance
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]. By your side and innovating for over 130 years, Michelin is dedicated to safer, sustainable, cleaner and more efficient mobility for a better way forward.

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Specifications

Product Details
Tire Size:225/55R18
Service Description:98V
Sidewall:Black Sidewall
Material # or MSPN:62509
Rim Width (min. to max.):6 - 8
Section Width:9.17
Overall Diameter:27.76
Tread Depth (32nds):10.5
RPM:749
Max Load (lbs.):1653 lbs @ 51 psi
UTQG Rating
Treadwear:840
Traction:B
Temperature:B

Warnings and disclaimers

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Tire Installation Package Includes:
  • Plus Members save ½ off on a set of 4
  • Tire Mounting
  • Free Lifetime Balance and Rotate
  • Free Lifetime Flat Repair
  • Road Hazard Protection (Excluding New York State)***
  • 4 Year Roadside Assistance

***Road hazard protection not available in New York for new tire purchase after 2/28/25

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Jul 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Art
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Top all around tire.

Second set of defenders 2. Four for my 2008 Santa Fe and four more for my 2020 Tucson. The reputation for exceeds all others. Smooth ride, Love the traction and response. And they look amazing on both SUVs. Yes we will continue buying Michelins. Thanks for a wonderful tire.

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Jul 30, 2026
Reviewer name: RGB
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Nothing but Michelins

I have been driving Michelin tires exclusively for more than 40 years with nothing but praise for their quality and performance. So it made this choice of tire purchase pretty simple. We now have several thousand miles on this set of tires and they are performing exactly as expected.

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Jul 19, 2026
Reviewer name: Eyedoc2020
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Excellent tire, but quite pricey

Great tire for my Subaru Outback. Performance is as expected. Good traction and braking. Cornering is adequate, but I haven't really pushed it anywhere close to the limit. It is not as quiet as I expected, but I guss that is the price I pay for treadlife.

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