How many miles do Michelin Defender tires last?
90,000 miles
Michelin rates the Defender for tire wear at 90,000 miles. They say the tire delivers this type of mileage because of the way their trademarked MaxTouch Construction combines with the interlocking action of their Breakthrough IntelliSipe technology to provide “exceptional tread block rigidity” and extra-long life.
Did Michelin stop making defender tires?
GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 8, 2017) — Michelin North America Inc. is relaunching its Defender line of passenger tires — on the market since 2012 — with an H speed rating and a new tread compound designed to deliver more consistent treadwear.
What does the T and H stand for on Michelin Defender tires?
Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it’s 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; and V , 149 mph.
Are Michelin Defender tires snow rated?
Michelin Defender tires are rated as all-season, but some reviews find the tread to be more similar to that of summer tires. That means that while Michelin Defenders will perform fairly well in mild winter conditions, you might need actual winter or snow tires to handle snow, ice, or extreme cold.
What replaced the Michelin Defender?
The Defender LTX is a light truck product that comes from melding the long-lasting traits of Michelin’s successful three-year-old Defender passenger line with its most popular light truck tire, the LTX M/S2.
Are Michelin Defender tires loud?
They are very quiet, it is a great ride and the handling is almost too soft.
Are Michelin Defender T H tires quiet?
Noise and Comfort Even before this tire hit the shelves, Michelin was at pains to tell anyone who would listen that the Defender T+H was going to be one of the quietest tires of the tire manufacturer.
When should I replace my Michelin Defender?
After five years or more in use, your tires should be thoroughly inspected at least once per year by a professional. If the tires haven’t been replaced 10 years after their date of manufacture, as a precaution, Michelin recommends replacing them with new tires.