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Michelin Defender2 - 205/65R16 95H Tire
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1,098 ratings1,064 reviews
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  3. 3 stars3% (32)
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Oct 5, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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A little more expensive but cheaper in the long.

I ran the first set for 80,000 miles on my company Malibu before damaging one. Thread depth was still not down to the replacement ware bar. Still running the older two tires on the rear with several thousand miles left on them. We use only Michelin tires on all our truck fleet. Tried others and just didn't get the same quality result out of them. They are expensive to purchase, but in the long run they are definitely worth the money.

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Oct 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Old MSU grad
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent value and all around tire for me.

I have been a huge fan of your tires for most of my driving experiences. From pickups to sedans to luxury SUV's I have always enjoyed the road feel and confidence your tires provided. A quiet and comfortable ride and the extended wear I get is hard to beat. We have to drive through all kinds of weather here in Michigan.

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Oct 16, 2026
Reviewer name: Amanda3
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Extremely Reliable

Excellent tires, always buy Michelin. I do lots of backroad, roadtrips. NH to Rt66, Branson through southern states AR to GrandCanyon, visit family in Oregon and home again via highway. 176,000 miles on my RAV4, hoping for another 125,000 on these same kind new tires!

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Sep 8, 2026
Reviewer name: Birchie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Tires

These are the 10th set of Michelin Tires I have owned. Most of the sets were for my trucks and were awesome tires. They are more expensive than regular tires but I definitely believe that you get what you pay for. I would rather pay a little more upfront and get more than 80,000 miles than to repeat buying more sets of tires that don't last.

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Sep 15, 2026
Reviewer name: bobo5
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love my new Defender 2 tires

I love my new Michelin Defender 2 tires! I now have them installed on both of my vehicles. They are much quieter than the OEM tires put on by the car manufacturers. They handle great, grip the road confidently on both wet and dry pavement. They provide a smooth and comfortable ride and with an 80,000 mi treadwear warranty I look forward to having them for a long time. They look great on both of my vehicles. I am very pleased with this purchase and the overall quality and value these tires provide.

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Sep 5, 2026
Reviewer name: Rugman
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Replaced original equipment tirres on our Subaru Outback. These tires were recommended by our service people and I think they gave us good information. They seem to ride smoother and quieter than original tires and if the expected treadwear is as we were informed we will be extremely happy with them. I feel that they are a great tire for the price.

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Jul 30, 2026
Reviewer name: RGB
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Nothing but Michelins

I have been driving Michelin tires exclusively for more than 40 years with nothing but praise for their quality and performance. So it made this choice of tire purchase pretty simple. We now have several thousand miles on this set of tires and they are performing exactly as expected.

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Oct 1, 2026
Reviewer name: JASx
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Not so great

I replaced the OEM Hankook brand that I never did care for. I selected these because of the higher rating over the GoodYear that I've used on my last three cars. These aren't much better. The road noise is just as loud, there is too much bounce and the wet traction just isn't there.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We're sorry to hear your Defender 2 tires haven't delivered the comfort and performance expected. Ride feel, road noise, and wet traction can be influenced by factors such as vehicle application, inflation pressure, and alignment. We recommend visiting an authorized tire dealer for an inspection to help identify the cause. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 8 AM-1 PM EST).

Jul 29, 2026
Reviewer name: Shug
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

New tires but poor Michelin service response

Got new tires. Haven't driven enough to review. Difficult to complete registration process. Dealer did not put Dot numbers on any documents. No tear out wallet card provided with emergency number. Waited oh hold excessively long time to try & contact Michelin. 12+ minutes to answer. I can only imagine having a flat on dark country road & them taking even longer to answer! Wonder what the emergency roadside service time will be. So sounds like terrible warranty I hope I never have to use.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Michelin. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you experienced with tire registration and the wait time when contacting our team. We understand your concerns and appreciate you bringing them to our attention. If you need assistance with registration, warranty coverage, or roadside assistance information, please contact Michelin Consumer Care at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM-1 PM EST).

Jul 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Krish
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Refund

I purchased the tires and canceled the next day due to issues the Sam's Club customer service stated my card was not charged but it was actually charged and after the cancellation I didn't receive my refund even after 10days this is really very bad

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