

Michelin Defender 2 All-Season 215/65R17/XL 103H Tire
Key item features
- Enhanced Durability: EverTread 2.0 Compound increases abrasion resistance to help drivers go even more miles.
- Optimized Tread Life: MaxTouch 2.0 Technology promotes even stress within the contact patch to maximize tread life.
- Improved Rigidity: Redesigned tread pattern increases rigidity to boost treadwear on heavy vehicles with high torque.
- Extra Grip: 3D SipeLock Technology provides extra grip in slippery conditions while also locking together on dry pavement to extend tread life.
- Quiet Drive: Piano Acoustic Tuning minimizes disturbances from each tread block to ensure a quiet drive.
- All-Season Performance: Michelin's Defender 2 is an all-season tire that outlasted three leading competitive tires by more than 25,000 miles.
- Size and Load: Size 215/65R17 with XL load range and 103H speed rating.
- Comfortable Ride: Optimized design lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers.
Specs
- Tire size215/65R17
- Tire seasonAll-Season
- Tire load rangeExtra Load
- Tire speed ratingH
- Warranty distance80000 miles
- Electric vehicle tireY
Reviews summary
- : Handles well in various weather conditions.
- : Provides traction in various weather conditions.
- : Provides a smooth experience on various road surfaces.
- : Made with durable and sturdy components.
- : Tires produce minimal road noise.
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Michelin Defender 2 215/65R17 103H XL
OVERVIEW
Michelin's Defender 2 is an all-season tire that outlasted three leading competitive tires by more than 25,000 miles for two extra years of tread life. Backed by an 80,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life, the Defender 2's tread pattern improves wet and dry braking while an optimized design lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers.
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- EverTread 2.0 Compound increases abrasion resistance to help drivers go even more miles
- MaxTouch 2.0 Technology is optimized to promote even stress within the contact patch to maximize tread life
- Redesigned tread pattern increases rigidity to boost treadwear on heavy vehicles with high torque
- 3D SipeLock Technology provides extra grip in slippery conditions while also looking together on dry pavement to extend tread life
- Piano Acoustic Tuning minimizes disturbances from each tread block to ensure a quiet drive
- Size: 215/65R17
- Load Range: XL
- Product May Vary From Picture
- Wheel/Rim Not Included
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| Brand | MichelinMichelin Defender 2 All-Season 215/65R17/XL 103H Tire | MichelinMichelin CrossClimate2 All-Season 215/65R17 99H Tire | MichelinMichelin Primacy Tour A/S All Season 215/65R17 99H Passenger Tire Fits: 2021-22 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline, 2018-19 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline | ZeetexZeetex All-Season 215/65R17 98 H Tire | TravelstarTravelstar UN99 All Season 215/65R17 99H Passenger Tire 215/65/17(Tire Only) | BridgestoneBridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus 215/65R17 99 H Tire | DoubleStarDoublestar Maximum DH10 215/65R17 99H a/s All Season Tire | ThundererThunderer Mach I Plus 215/65R17 99H a/s All Season Tire |
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| Warranty Distance | 80000 milesMichelin Defender 2 All-Season 215/65R17/XL 103H Tire | 60000 milesMichelin CrossClimate2 All-Season 215/65R17 99H Tire | 55000 milesMichelin Primacy Tour A/S All Season 215/65R17 99H Passenger Tire Fits: 2021-22 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline, 2018-19 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline | -Zeetex All-Season 215/65R17 98 H Tire | 50000 milesTravelstar UN99 All Season 215/65R17 99H Passenger Tire 215/65/17(Tire Only) | -Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus 215/65R17 99 H Tire | 0 milesDoublestar Maximum DH10 215/65R17 99H a/s All Season Tire | 70000 milesThunderer Mach I Plus 215/65R17 99H a/s All Season Tire |
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Reviews summary
- : Handles well in various weather conditions.
- : Provides traction in various weather conditions.
- : Provides a smooth experience on various road surfaces.
- : Made with durable and sturdy components.
- : Tires produce minimal road noise.
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Smooth and safe
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Great Ride
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Michelin delivers again
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