Michelin Defender
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This is one of Michelin's newer standard car and minivan tires. It was ranked number #1 in the Standard Touring All Season Tire class out of 22 models tested. It was rated as the best in Corning Stability, Ride Comfort, and Dry Traction categories.
The Michelin Defender gives you peace of mind on the road, even in stormy driving situations. The 3D sipes (the small grooves in the tire, which you can see in detail if you click on image to the left) give you great traction and control in all weather conditions. This 3D sipe is a new technology recently implemented in many of Michelin's tires that require traction in in snow and icy weather. Lower rolling resistance increased fuel efficiency in our test by 2 mpg which is not much, but can definitely add up over time. Michelin estimates that drivers will save around $250 at the tank over of life of the tire compared similar tires. Many low rolling resistance tires will not grip the road well as a result of less contact with the road, but this is not the case with this tire. Whether accelerating, braking, or cornering aggressively the tires provided amazing traction. Test Results When we took a set of Michelin Defenders out for a spin here is what we found out.
Conclusion:
This is one of the best Standard All Season tires you can buy in terms of value and price. The cost is slightly more than some of the other tires in its class but it is worth paying a few extra bucks for. This tire will last twice as long as many similar models, and the handling, traction, and performance are so much better. In this case you definitely get what you pay for. This tire covers about 93% of the tire market in terms of tire size, so it will most likely will fit your vehicle. Prices start at $90 per tire and go up from there, depending on size, which is a really good value for such a high performing tire. |
Michelin Defender Tire Sizes
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13"
175/70R13 82T BSW 18" 215/55R18 95T BSW 225/50R18 95T BSW |
14"
175/65R14 82T BSW 175/70R14 84T BSW 185/65R14 86T BSW 185/70R14 88T BSW 195/70R14 91T BSW P205/70R14 93T BSW |
15"
185/60R15 84T BSW 185/65R15 88T BSW 195/60R15 88T BSW 195/65R15 91T BSW 205/65R15 94T BSW 205/70R15 96T BSW 215/70R15 98T BSW |
16"
205/55R16 91H BSW 205/55R16 91T BSW 205/60R16 92T BSW 215/60R16 95T BSW 215/65R16 98T BSW 225/60R16 98T BSW 225/65R16 100T BSW 235/60R16 100T BSW 235/65R16 103T BSW |
17"
215/55R17 94V BSW 215/60R17 96T BSW 215/65R17 99T BSW 225/50R17 94T BSW 225/55R17 97T BSW 225/60R17 99T BSW 225/65R17 102T BSW |
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Michelin Defender Warranty
90,000 Mile Michelin Treadwear Limited Warranty Defender tires have a 90,000 mile limited warranty which is more mileage than most other tires Standard Limited Warranty All Michelin tires have a Standard Manufacturer's Limited Warranty which will cover flaws in for the life of the original usable tread, or for 6 years from date of purchase, whichever comes first. |
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