Michelin MIC-58723 Defender2 235/45R18 XL 98V All-Season Touring Tire

The Michelin Defender2 235/45R18 XL 98V (Part #58723) is a premium all-season touring tire engineered for passenger cars, CUVs, minivans, and electric vehicles. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the Defender2 delivers class-leading tread life, dependable wet and dry braking performance, and a quiet, comfortable ride — mile after mile.

Key Features:

• Exceptional Tread Life: Backed by an 80,000-mile tread life warranty, the Defender2 is engineered to outlast leading competitors by more than 25,000 miles — delivering approximately 2 extra years of treadlife.
• MaxTouch Construction: Michelin's proprietary MaxTouch Construction promotes even contact with the road surface, maximizing tread wear and improving wet and dry braking performance.
• All-Season Traction: Wide circumferential grooves efficiently channel water away from the contact patch, supporting reliable grip and stable traction on both wet and dry roads throughout all four seasons.
• Symmetric Tread Design: Allows tire rotation in any direction, helping manage tread block wear and extending overall tire life.
• EV-Compatible: Designed to handle the increased weight and torque demands of modern electric vehicles while delivering low rolling resistance to help maximize driving range.
• Quiet, Comfortable Ride: Smooth, even tread wear ensures a consistently quiet and comfortable driving experience from the first mile to the last.
• Extra Load (XL) Rated: Rated XL for increased load-carrying capacity, suitable for heavier passenger vehicles and CUVs.

Tire Specifications:

• Size: 235/45R18
• Load Index / Speed Rating: 98V
• Load Range: XL (Extra Load)
• Sidewall: Black Sidewall (BSW)
• Season: All-Season
• Tread Depth: 10.5/32"
• Overall Diameter: 26.3"
• Max Load: 1,653 lbs
• Max Inflation Pressure: 50 PSI
• Approved Rim Width: 7.5" – 9"
• Run-Flat: No
• Mileage Warranty: 80,000 miles

The Michelin Defender2 is the ideal choice for drivers who demand long-lasting, all-season reliability without sacrificing ride comfort or wet-weather safety. Manufacturer Part Number: 58723.