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Michelin Defender2 - 225/65R17 102H Tire

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  • All-season Versatility: This tire is an all-season type, providing reliable performance across various weather conditions.
  • Durable Longevity: Engineered for increased tread life, it is Michelin's longest-lasting tire, specifically redesigned for today's larger, more powerful vehicles.
  • Advanced Grip: Features Locking 3-D Sipes that create hundreds of biting edges, delivering superior traction.
  • Confident Stopping: The advanced grip technology contributes to better stopping distances on both wet and dry pavement.
  • Smooth Quietness: Designed with MaxTouch 2.0 technology, it ensures a smooth and comfortably quiet ride from the first mile.
  • Broad Compatibility: This tire is suitable for a wide range of vehicles, including cars, minivans, light trucks, SUVs, and crossovers.
  • Precise Specifications: The tire's specific dimensions are 225/65R17 with a 102H service description.
Michelin Defender2 - 225/65R17 102H Tire
Michelin Defender2 - 225/65R17 102H Tire
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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: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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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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Sep 7, 2025
RD
5 out of 5 stars review

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Smooth riding replacements

We had to replace the original equipment Dunlaps on our Rav4 following a highway hazard that left one of the tires unrepairable after about 45,000 miles. The Dunlaps were not readily available in our area and were much higher priced if you could get them. I believe these Michelin's are smoother riding than the Dunlaps, are better priced, and should wear better.

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Dec 3, 2025
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Sam's clubs great tire service

This experience with the purchase of a new set of tires was considered the best we have ever had. From the price to the installation of this. The time it took us to do a little shopping, then our new tires were on. We will recommend Sam's club tire services to family and friends.

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Feb 20, 2026
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So glad we chose the Michelin Defender 2's

I have driven lots of new cars with new tires. This set of Michelin Defender 2 is the smoothest and quietest ride. We took a trip down South to get away from the cold but winter followed. The tires had excellent grip on the snow and ice. Despite that the fuel efficiency was great.

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