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Item 15614-09879

*Rim is not included

Tire size:

215/70R15 98H

Available Sizes

Before selecting a different size, please make sure it fits your vehicle.

Michelin Defender T + H

80,000 Mile Warranty

Benefits & Features

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Roadside Assistance

Roadside Assistance

Manufacturer provides Roadside Assistance with purchase.

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80,000 Mile Warranty

MaxTouch Construction

This tire has even contact distribution with the road which can help save up to 65 gallons of fuel (when compared to the leading competition) over the life of this tire.

Evertread Compound

Michelin's Evertread compound allows this tire to last longer through use in sever weather conditions.

IntelliSipe Technology

Multiples sipes further increase traction and acceleration.

Reduce Hydroplaning

Good water clearance between circumferential grooves.

Comfort Control Technology

This technology reduces road noise and vibration which allows for a very smooth and quiet ride.

Tire Description

The Defender T + H is Michelin's longest lasting tire. It delivers a smooth ride on dry and wet roads, year after year and mile after mile.

Technical Specifications

Speed Rating

The highest speed a tire can safely maintain under its rated load.

H
Load Index

A numerical code that indicates the maximum weight a tire can safely carry when properly inflated.

98
Sidewall

The visible part of the tire between the tread and the wheel, where design elements like lettering style or striping appear.

Blackwall
Size 215/70R15 98H
UTQG

UTQG stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading, an industry standard that is used for passenger car tires to measure their treadwear, temperature resistance and traction under standardized testing conditions.

820 A B
Treadwear

A measure of how quickly a tire wears down under standardized test conditions, shown as part of the UTQG rating.

820
Traction

A rating of the ability of a tire to stop on wet pavement (asphalt or concrete) when measured in a controlled environment.

A
Temperature

Temperature rating measures a tire’s ability to resist heat buildup at high speeds. Ratings are A, B, and C. A is the highest, and C is the minimum required for sale in the U.S. Tires that can’t meet at least a C rating can’t legally be sold for passenger use on U.S. roads.

B
Max. Load 1653 lbs
Max. Inflation Pressure 44 psi
Tread Depth 10/32"
Rim Width Range 5.5 - 7"
Sect. Width 8.7"
Overall Diameter 26.89"
Revs. Per Mile 774

Available Sizes

Before selecting a different size, please make sure it fits your vehicle.

*All Michelin tires may continue to be developed with manufacturer changes. That being said, Tire Agent and the manufacturer have the right to change these tire specifications at any time without notice or obligation.