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Michelin Defender Tire
Michelin Defender

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Michelin Defender Tire Review
Standard Touring All Season

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. 
Pros:
  • Great Dry Traction even when pushed hard around corners and driven aggresively 
  • Great Steering Response when toggled back and forth around cones 
  • Good snow and ice traction for an all season tire 
  • Low noise level compared to other all season tires
Cons:
  • Wet traction could be just slightly improved
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. 

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Michelin Defender Tire Sizes
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


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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