This is one Michelin’s newest standard car and minivan tires. This tire was ranked #1 in the Standard Touring All Season Tire category out of 22 models. It was rated the best in Corning Stability and Ride Comfort as well as Dry Traction.

The Michelin Defender provides you with peace of mind, even in difficult driving conditions. The 3D sipes, the small grooves on the tire that you can see in more detail by clicking the image to the right, give you excellent traction and control in any weather condition. The 3D sipe technology is new and has been used in many Michelin tires. It allows for traction in snow and icy conditions.

Our test showed that lower rolling resistance resulted in a 2 mpg increase in fuel efficiency. This isn’t much but it can add up over time. Michelin estimates that the tire will last for 250 miles and save drivers around $250. This tire is much more resilient than low rolling resistance tires, which have less contact with the road. The tires were able to withstand acceleration, braking and cornering with great traction.

Test Results
Here’s what we discovered when we took a set Michelin Defenders for a spin.

Pros:Even when driven aggressively and pushed around corners, there is great dry tractionExcellent Steering Response when turned back and forth around conesAll season tires require good snow and ice tractionLow noise level when compared to all-season tires

Cons: Just a slight improvement could be made to wet traction

Conclusion:
These are the most affordable Standard All Season tires available. Although the price is slightly higher than other tires in its category, it’s well worth the extra money. The tire will last twice as long than similar models and it has superior handling, traction and performance. You get what you pay in this instance.

The tire is compatible with 93% of the market for tire sizes. The price of a tire starts at $90 and goes up depending on its size. This is a great value for such high-performing tires.

Michelin Defender Tire Sizes

13″ 175/70R13 + 82T BSW 18″ 215/55R18 95T T BSW 225/50R18 95T T BSW

14″ 175/65R14/82T BSW 175/70R14/84T BSW 185/65R14, 86T BSW 185/70R1488T BSW 195/70R14 91%T BSW P205/70R14 BSW

15″ 185/60R15 84% T SW 185/65R15 BSW 195/60R1588T BSW 195/65R15 205/65R15/94T BSW 205/70R15. 96T BSW 215/70R15 BSW

16″ 205/55R16 9H BSW 205/55R16 BSW 205/60R16 BSW 215/60R16 95T T BSW 215/65R16.98T BSW 225/60R16 BSW 225/65R16 100T – BSW 235/60R16 100T BBSW 235/65R16103T BSW

17″ 215/55R17 95V BSW 215/60R17.96T BSW 215/65R17 99T T BSW 225/50R17/94T BSW 225/55R17 BSW 225/60R17 99T T BSW 225/65R17 BSW 102T

Michelin Defender Warranty 90,000 Mile Michelin Treadwear Limited Warranty Defender tires come with a limited warranty of 90,000 miles which is longer than most tires. Standard Limited Warranty All Michelin tires come with a Standard Manufacturer’s Limited warranty that covers flaws for the lifetime of the original tread or 6 years after purchase.