Michelin Defender 2 All-Season 235/45R18/XL 98V Tire

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]

[1] Based on U.S. Department of Transportation Average Annual Miles per driver (13,500 miles) and Desrosiers Automotive Consultants’ estimate of annual average kilometers driven in Canada (23,000 km), and on a treadwear test using tires in size 225/65R17 on 2021 Toyota RAV4s. Actual on-road results may vary.
[2] Based on internal wet braking tests from 50 MPH and internal dry braking tests from 60 MPH using tires in size 225/65R17 on a 2021 Toyota RAV4, versus the following competitors. Actual on-road results may vary.
[3] Excludes DOT-approved competition tires (e.g., MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup tires) and Original Equipment tires starting with the 2018 model year. Mileage warranties vary by tire line.
[4] All MICHELIN tires have a Standard Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty which covers defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or for 6 years from the date of purchase, whichever occurs first.

More details

Tire size

235/45R18

Tire season

All-Season

Tire load index

98

Tire speed rating

V

Tire treadwear rating

840

Warranty distance

80000 miles

Brand

Michelin

Tire type

Passenger Car Tires

Compatible cars

Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Equinox, Honda Accord, Toyota Sienna, Honda CR-V

Tire width

235 mm

Tire aspect ratio

45

Tire diameter

26.34 in

Tire load range

Extra Load

Tread depth

10.5/32

Features

Wet or Dry, All-Weather, Is Made From Sustainable Materials, Durable Construction, Replacement

Mud & snow rated

Y

Vehicle type

Light Truck, Sport Utility Vehicle

Product line

Defender 2, Michelin

Construction type

Radial

Maximum inflation pressure

50 psi

Assembled product weight

26.43 lb

Wheel diameter

18 in

Overall diameter

26.34 in

Uniform tire quality grade (utqg)

840 B B

Electric vehicle tire

N

Is run flat

N

Items included

Tire Only, Rim Not Included

Maximum vehicle rim width

9 in

Minimum vehicle rim width

7.5 in

Tire terrain

Highway Terrain