michelin defender2 - 225/65r17 102h tire 3/4 profile showing Michelin logo and DEFENDER2 sidewall text; black all-season radial tread with circumferential ribs and locking 3-D sipes, mounted on silver multi-spoke alloy wheel against white background, for cars, minivans, light trucks, SUVs and crossovers; often used as a replacement tire for family vehicles.
Michelin Defender2 - 225/65R17 102H Tire
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Michelin Defender2 - 225/65R17 102H Tire

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  • 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
  • Model # 08218
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Tire Size:225/65R17
Service Description:102H
Sidewall:Black Sidewall
Material # or MSPN:08218
Rim Width (min. to max.):6 - 8
Section Width:9
Overall Diameter:28.5
Tread Depth (32nds):10.5
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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 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:225/65R17
Service Description:102H
Sidewall:Black Sidewall
Material # or MSPN:08218
Rim Width (min. to max.):6 - 8
Section Width:9
Overall Diameter:28.5
Tread Depth (32nds):10.5
RPM:730
Max Load (lbs.):1874 lbs @ 51 psi
UTQG Rating
Treadwear:840
Traction:B
Temperature:B

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Nov 2, 2025
Reviewer name: Gary
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Game changer

Just went on a road trip with these new tires and i felt like the van was new again for the it handle my trip of 3000 miles, great tires nice and quiet too.

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Sep 5, 2026
Reviewer name: Melissa
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Glad I chose Michelin defender!

Michelin defenders on my equinox are extremely quiet! I don’t have to turn the radio up. Very quiet, very comfortable and seem to handle really well.

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Oct 10, 2026
Reviewer name: gulrahman
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Excellent Quality Tires

I am very happy with these Michelin Defender 2 tires. They are comfortable, quiet, and provide a smooth ride. The quality looks excellent, and I would recommend them to others.

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Current price is Now $205.99
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Ends Dec 31
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