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MichelinDefender 2215 /65 R16 98H SL BSW

Item #108550
$214.00 /EA

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Ratings
4.8
Features
All Season
Touring
80,000 mile warranty
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Michelin Defender 2


Shop the Michelin Defender 2 215/65R16 98H SL BSW, an all-season tire built for drivers who want long tread life, confident wet and dry braking, and a quiet, comfortable ride. This 215/65R16 Defender 2 is a popular replacement size for select Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, Nissan Rogue, Dodge Grand Caravan, Toyota Sienna models.

Why choose the Michelin Defender 2 in 215/65R16?

  • Made for sedans, minivans, and compact crossovers: The 98 load index and SL construction are tuned for comfortable everyday passenger-car and crossover driving.

  • Long-lasting tread life: Defender 2 is backed by Michelin's 80,000-mile limited treadwear warranty.

  • Quiet, comfortable daily driving: Piano Acoustic Tuning helps reduce pattern noise for a smoother commute, errand run, or road trip.

  • All-season confidence: Full-depth 3-D SipeLock technology and circumferential grooves help support traction in wet and dry conditions.

Popular vehicle fitments for 215/65R16 Michelin Defender 2

This tire size is commonly used on select trims of the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, Nissan Rogue, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Toyota Sienna, plus other vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels.

Size and rating details

  • 215/65R16: The tire size code identifies the section width, sidewall profile, and 16-inch wheel diameter.

  • 98H: The load index and H speed rating are designed for balanced highway comfort and everyday all-season touring.

  • SL BSW: Standard Load service with a black sidewall appearance.

Michelin Defender 2 FAQs

Yes, Michelin lists a 80,000-mile limited treadwear warranty for the Defender 2 when four tires are installed in size 215/65R16.

Customer Reviews

All reviews are verified customer purchases.
4.8out of 5

Ratings By Review

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Average Customer Ratings

Dry Traction
5.0
Ride Comfort
5.0
Wet Traction
5.0
Cornering/Steering
5.0
Ride Noise
5.0
Tread Life
5.0
Most Recent
5
Anonymous
Yes, I would purchase this tire again.10/31/2026
    5out of 5
    Tread Life
    5out of 5
    Wet Traction
    5out of 5
    Cornering/Steering
    5out of 5
    Ride Noise
    5out of 5
    Ride Comfort
    5out of 5
    Dry Traction

    Smooth

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    5
    david h
    Yes, I would purchase this tire again.10/30/2026
      5out of 5
      Tread Life
      5out of 5
      Wet Traction
      5out of 5
      Cornering/Steering
      5out of 5
      Ride Noise
      5out of 5
      Ride Comfort
      5out of 5
      Dry Traction

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      4
      Anonymous
      Yes, I would purchase this tire again.10/30/2026
        4out of 5
        Tread Life
        4out of 5
        Wet Traction
        4out of 5
        Cornering/Steering
        4out of 5
        Ride Noise
        4out of 5
        Ride Comfort
        4out of 5
        Dry Traction

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        5
        MICHAEL W
        Yes, I would purchase this tire again.10/30/2026
          5out of 5
          Tread Life
          5out of 5
          Wet Traction
          5out of 5
          Cornering/Steering
          5out of 5
          Ride Noise
          5out of 5
          Ride Comfort
          5out of 5
          Dry Traction

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          5
          Michael M
          Yes, I would purchase this tire again.10/30/2026
            5out of 5
            Tread Life
            5out of 5
            Wet Traction
            5out of 5
            Cornering/Steering
            5out of 5
            Ride Noise
            5out of 5
            Ride Comfort
            5out of 5
            Dry Traction

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