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Michelin Defender2 - 235/40R19 96V Tire
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Jun 28, 2026
Reviewer name: richard
5 out of 5 stars
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Great tires

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 80k Mile tires if you balance and rotate them regularly. Makes the ride smooth and will add to your MPG

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Mar 18, 2026
Reviewer name: Deb
5 out of 5 stars
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Defender 2

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have only had the tires for a week but am pleased with the purchase and hope I won't need tires for many years to come.

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Sep 15, 2026
Reviewer name: bobo5
5 out of 5 stars
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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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Oct 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Old MSU grad
5 out of 5 stars
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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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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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Sep 8, 2026
Reviewer name: Birchie
5 out of 5 stars
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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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Aug 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Hairpin
5 out of 5 stars
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Living Up to Well-earned Reputation

7000 mile history with this set of Michelin Tires - Have been impressed with low road noise something I highly value and have not always experienced in other premium tier lines. Most have been satisfactory when new and I consider these Michelins still new given only 7000 miles on them.

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Aug 19, 2026
Reviewer name: Land
5 out of 5 stars
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Great tires and great install services

Very impressed with these new tires

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Mar 2, 2026
Reviewer name: Akshay
4 out of 5 stars
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Traction or Road Noise

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] 235/40R19/XL(Extra Load): I recently switched to the Michelin Defender 2 tires from the Primacy MXM4s (~5 years, 45k miles). While I've only driven a single, nearly 200-mile trip, the difference in performance is quite noticeable. The most positive aspect is the improved traction and control. The torque transfer feels much better, leading to a more responsive acceleration compared to the Primacy tires. The trade-off, however, is the noticeable increase in road noise, particularly at speeds around 80. It's a significant difference compared to the quieter Primacy experience. I am hopeful that the enhanced durability and potential tread life (80k miles company warranty) will ultimately make the Defender 2 a worthwhile change.

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