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Michelin Defender 2 CUV Tires

Consumer Tire Performance Survey

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based on 168 customer reviews
Consumer Tire Performance Survey
based on 168 customer reviews
overall8.8 hydroplaning resistance8.7
buy again93% cornering stability8.7
dry traction8.9 steering responsiveness8.8
wet traction8.7 ride comfort8.8
light snow traction9.0 noise level8.5
deep snow traction8.7 treadwear8.8
ice traction8.6 miles reported744,176
     8-10 = excellent        6-7 = good        4-5 = fair        1-3 = poor
Mavis Tires & Brakes offers Michelin Defender 2 CUV tires in 23 popular sizes. When replacing all 4 tires, the most popular vehicle was the Honda Cr-v, followed by the Toyota Rav4, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot and Subaru Outback. 229 different vehicle models in total were fitted with this tire. The average mileage when putting on the new tires was 69,514, and Fall was the most common time of year to purchase.

Michelin Defender 2 CUV - All Season Crossover/SUV Touring tire
  • The MICHELIN® Defender®2 tire can provide 2 years of additional treadlife compared to three leading competitive tires.
  • When tested for wet and dry on-vehicle braking, the MICHELIN? Defender?2 tire demonstrated stopping distance better than or comparable to three leading competitive tires.
  • The MICHELIN® Defender®2 tire is designed for smooth, even wear, so the last mile is as comfortably quiet as the first mile.
  • *Mileage Warranty Exceptions: Split fitments – If your vehicle has tires of different sizes on the front versus the rear axles, your tires cannot be rotated as recommended. Therefore, the mileage warranty on each rear tire will cover half the number of miles as the standard mileage warranty for that particular tire line. ZP (Zero Pressure) tires – The maximum mileage warranty for ZP tires is 30,000 miles.
  • Engineered to Outlast
  • Confidence in Wet or Dry
  • A Quiet and Comfortable Ride
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 215/60HR17  BK H 96H SL 840 B B
 225/55HR19  BK H 99H SL 840 B B
 225/55HR18  BK H 98H SL 840 B B
 225/60HR18  BK H 100H SL 840 B B
 225/60HR17  BK H 99H SL 840 B B
 225/65HR17  BK H 102H SL 840 B B
 235/55HR20  BK H 102H SL 840 B B
 235/40VR19 XL  BK V 96V XL 840 B
 235/45HR19 XL  BK H 99H XL 840 B B
 235/50HR19 XL  BK H 103H XL 840 B B
 235/55HR19 XL  BK H 105H XL 0
 235/45VR18 XL  BK V 98V XL 840 B
 235/55HR18  BK H 100H SL 840 B B
 235/60HR18 XL  BK H 107H XL 840 B B
 235/55HR17  BK H 99H SL 840 B B
 235/60HR17  BK H 102H SL 840 B B
 235/65HR17  BK H 104H SL 840 B B
 245/50HR20  BK H 102H SL 840 B B
 245/60HR18  BK H 105H SL 840 B B
 255/55HR20 XL  BK H 110H XL 840 B
 255/50HR19 XL  BK H 107H XL 840 B
 255/60HR19  BK H 109H SL 0
 255/65HR18  BK H 11H SL 0