Michelin 40689 Defender 2 225/55R19 103V XL All-Season Tire

The Michelin Defender 2 is a Standard Touring All-Season tire engineered for drivers of coupes, sedans, crossovers, SUVs and minivans seeking dependable performance with reliable year-round traction. This tire outlasted three leading competitive tires by more than 25,000 miles on treadwear testing, delivering two extra years of treadlife.

Advanced Technology for Superior Performance:

• MICHELIN Full-Depth 3-D SipeLock Technology provides extra grip in slippery conditions for confidence in wet and dry driving.
• PIANO acoustic tuning reduces vibrations caused by the road, resulting in a significant reduction of interior noise.
• MaxTouch 2.0 technology and EverTread 2.0 compound deliver excellent durability and long tread life.
• Symmetric tread design allows for flexible rotation patterns, helping manage block wear and maintain a smooth, quiet ride.

All-Season Capability:

• Combines long, durable tread life with capable all-season performance in dry, wet and wintry conditions, even in light snow.
• Wide circumferential grooves provide ample pass-through volume and channel water from generous lateral notches for enhanced hydroplaning resistance.
• Carefully integrated lateral and longitudinal sipes help provide biting edges and grip on slippery pavement for confidence in inclement weather.
• M+S rated for reliable on and off-road performance

Construction:

• Single-ply casing with high turn-up ply design maintains durability while preserving ride comfort.
• Twin steel belts provide a robust foundation for the tread and are reinforced by a polyamide cap ply for stability at high speeds.
• Extra Load (XL) construction for increased load capacity

This tire comes with an 80,000 Mile Limited Treadlife Warranty and is backed by the Michelin Promise Plan. Designed for smooth, even wear, the last mile is as comfortably quiet as the first mile.