Michelin Defender2
72
Spec Score
Strong spec profile
Estimated from manufacturer specs (UTQG, warranty, speed rating)
Performance Profile
Estimated from manufacturer specs — not measured test data.
Technical Specifications
840Wear
Rating of tire wear rate; higher is better.
BTraction
Tire capability to stop on wet asphalt and concrete.
BTemp
Tire resistance to heat generation and dissipation.
Load / Speed
93RWeight capacity and safe top speed ratings.
Warranty
80k miMileage warranty backed by the manufacturer.
Max Load
1,433 lbsMaximum weight capacity per tire in pounds.
Max PSI
50 psiMaximum cold tire inflation pressure.
Weight
23 lbsWeight of the tire in pounds.
Type
PassengerTire category based on intended use.
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Available Sizes & Specs
| Size | Load Index | Speed Rating | UTQG | Max Load (lbs) | Max PSI | Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 205/50R17 | 93 | R | 840 B B | 1,433 | 50 | 23 |
| 205/55R16 | 91 | R | 840 B B | 1,356 | 51 | 22 |
| 205/60R16 | 92 | R | 840 B B | 1,389 | 51 | 23 |
| 205/65R16 | 95 | R | 840 B B | 1,521 | 51 | 24 |
| 215/45R17 | 91 | R | 840 B B | 1,356 | 50 | 23 |
| 215/50R17 | 95 | R | 840 B B | 1,521 | 50 | 25 |
| 215/55R16 | 97 | R | 840 B B | 1,609 | 50 | 24 |
| 215/55R17 | 94 | R | 840 B B | 1,477 | 51 | 25 |
| 215/55R18 | 95 | R | 840 B B | 1,521 | 51 | 24 |
| 215/60R16 | 95 | R | 840 B B | 1,521 | 51 | 24 |
| 215/60R17 | 96 | R | 840 B B | 1,565 | 51 | 25 |
| 215/65R16 | 98 | R | 840 B B | 1,653 | 51 | 25 |
| 215/65R17 | 103 | R | 840 B B | 1,929 | 50 | 25 |
| 225/50R17 | 98 | R | 840 B B | 1,653 | 50 | 26 |
| 225/50R18 | 99 | R | 840 B B | 1,079 | 50 | 25 |
| 225/50R18 | 95 | R | 840 B B | 1,521 | 51 | 26 |
| 225/55R17 | 101 | R | 840 B B | 1,819 | 50 | 27 |
| 225/55R18 | 98 | R | 840 B B | 1,653 | 51 | 28 |
| 225/55R19 | 103 | R | 840 B B | 1,929 | 50 | 28 |
| 225/60R16 | 98 | R | 840 B B | 1,653 | 51 | 26 |
| 225/60R17 | 99 | R | 840 B B | 1,709 | 51 | 27 |
| 225/60R18 | 100 | R | 840 B B | 1,764 | 51 | 28 |
| 225/60R18 | 104 | R | 840 B B | 1,984 | 50 | 27 |
| 225/65R16 | 100 | R | 840 B B | 1,764 | 51 | 26 |
| 225/65R17 | 102 | R | 840 B B | 1,874 | 51 | 28 |
| 235/40R19 | 96 | R | 840 B A | 1,565 | 50 | 27 |
| 235/45R18 | 98 | R | 840 B B | 1,653 | 50 | 27 |
| 235/45R19 | 99 | R | 840 B B | 1,709 | 50 | 27 |
| 235/50R17 | 96 | R | 840 B B | 1,565 | 51 | 26 |
| 235/50R18 | 97 | R | 840 B B | 1,609 | 51 | 28 |
| 235/50R18 | 101 | R | 840 B B | 1,819 | 50 | 26 |
| 235/50R19 | 103 | R | 840 B B | 1,929 | 50 | 28 |
| 235/55R17 | 99 | R | 840 B B | 1,709 | 51 | 27 |
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