The Michelin Defender is an all-season touring tire engineered for sedans, minivans, and CUVs, offering exceptional tread life and a comfortable, quiet ride thanks to technologies like IntelliSipe and MaxTouch Construction. It delivers confident traction across dry, wet, and light snowy conditions.
- Delivers over 25,000 miles more tread life than leading competitors, providing approximately two extra years of wear.
- A next-generation ultra‑long‑life tread compound that extends overall tire longevity.
- Optimizes tread maintenance by evenly distributing forces (acceleration, braking, cornering) across the tire’s footprint for smoother, even wear.
- Adds hundreds of biting edges via 3D siping that enhance braking and traction in wet or slippery conditions.
- Reduces interior noise by dampening road vibrations, delivering a quiet and comfortable ride throughout the tire’s life.
Specifications
- Tire season: All-Season
- Manufacturer: Michelin
- Tire width: 215 mm
- Tire load range: Extra Load
- Tire load index: 98
- Vehicle fitment type: Specific
- Warranty distance: 80000 miles
- Is run flat: N
- Overall diameter: 26.3 in
- Tire speed rating: V
- Vehicle type: Sport Utility Vehicle
- Tire size: 215/55R17 98V XL
- Construction type: Radial
- Electric vehicle tire: N
- Automotive parts division: Direct Replacement, OEM Replacement
- Wheel diameter: 17 in
- Flotation tire: N
- Maximum vehicle rim width: 7.5 in
- Mud & snow rated: Y
- Uniform tire quality grade (utqg): 840BB
- Features: All-Weather, Compatible With Multiple Cars, DOT Approved
- Items included: Tire Only, Rim Not Included
- Minimum vehicle rim width: 6 in
- Count: 1
- Vehicle class designator: PSUV
- Tire location: Front and Rear Tires
- Tire sidewall style: Black Sidewall
- Tire terrain: All-Terrain
- Tire diameter: 17 in
- Tire type: Light Truck & SUV Tires
- Model: MICH-13757
- Tread depth: 10.5/32
- Maximum inflation pressure: 50 psi
- Net content statement: 1 Each
- Tire aspect ratio: 55
- Tire treadwear rating: 840