Michelin Defender 2 Premium All-Season Passenger & SUV Tire - 235/65R17 104H SL
The Michelin Defender 2 is an ultra-premium all-season touring tire engineered to deliver ultimate tread life, exceptional year-round safety, and a quiet ride for modern crossovers, SUVs, and electric vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Explorer. Optimized for heavy vehicles and high torque, this Standard Load (SL) model features advanced rubber technology that balances a plush, cushioned highway feel with dependable wet and light snow braking.
TIRE SPECIFICATIONS:
• Brand & Model: Michelin Defender 2
• Part Number / SKU: 08758
• Tire Size: 235/65R17 (235/65-17)
• Load Index & Speed Rating: 104H (Standard Load / SL / Rated for Continuous Speeds up to 210 kmh)
• Tire Season: Premium Multi-Season All-Season (Mud & Snow M+S Certified)
• Treadwear Warranty: 130,000 km (80,000 Miles) Manufacturer Limited Warranty
• Tread Depth: 10.5/32 inch
• Tread Design: Engineered Asymmetrical Silent All-Weather Touring Footprint
• Sidewall Finish: BSW (Black Sidewall)
• UTQG Rating: 840 B B
• Electric Vehicle Rated: Yes
MAXTOUCH 2.0 TECHNOLOGY & LONG-WEAR EVERTREAD COMPOUND:
Crafted to outlast leading competitors by up to two years, this tire features the state-of-the-art EverTread 2.0 compound integrated with an advanced MaxTouch 2.0 construction matrix. This specialized profile configuration evenly distributes accelerating, cornering, and braking forces across the contact patch. By mitigating uneven or premature block degradation, it safely accommodates the added weight and high instant torque generated by modern electric vehicles (EVs).
LOCKING 3-D SIPING MATRIX & WET ROAD AUTHORIZED GRIP:
To maintain strict vehicle tracking through harsh downpours or freezing slush, the tread incorporates full-depth locking 3-D sipes. These dense biting elements interlock firmly under lateral load to stabilize the tread block pattern while cutting through water film to establish a direct micro-rubber connection with the road surface. Deep hydro-grooves channel water away from the contact patch to safeguard your journey against aquaplaning.
COMPUTER-OPTIMIZED COMFORT CONTROL & WHISPER-QUIET HIGHWAYS:
Engineered with premium passenger luxury in mind, Michelin Comfort Control Technology uses a computer-optimized tread pitch sequence to disrupt air compression harmonics within the channels. This acoustic damping profile actively isolates the vehicle interior from harsh structural rolling vibrations and airborne tyre roar. The resulting whisper-quiet ride ensures premium cabin comfort on long cross-country highway stretches.
PROFESSIONAL MOBILE TIRE INSTALLATION INCLUDED:
This tire purchase includes premium on-site mounting and precision balancing at your residence, driveway, or office workplace handled by Sparky X Mobile Tire Shop. Skip the waiting room—our fully self-powered mobile service units come directly to your vehicle to mount your new touring package smoothly and accurately using advanced professional equipment.
SPARKY X SERVICE AREA:
Exclusively available for professional on-site mobile tire installation within Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville, Markham, North York, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, and Thornhill.
Michelin Defender 2 Premium All-Season Passenger & SUV Tire - 235/65R17 104H SL
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