Customer reviews for Michelin Defender2 - 225/60R17 99H Tire forMichelin Defender2 - 225/60R17 99H Tire
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- 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase12/10/2025We had a great experience other than our original install date was cancelled, but they were able to get us in first thing the next morning. The gentleman that checked us in was very helpful and the installer did an excellent job! I am still waiting for the refund on the installation charge since our original appointment was cancelled and we were then charged again with the second appointment, so hopefully that will show up soon on my credit card app.
Great experience
RobinOriginally posted onwalmart.com - 5 out of 5 stars review8/15/20267000 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.
Living Up to Well-earned Reputation
HairpinOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review9/5/2026Replaced 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.RugmanOriginally posted onmichelinman.com
- 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase9/10/2026These tires ride really well
Great tires
Jb - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase5/23/2026My second pair, love them!
Super Tires
P Clark - 5 out of 5 stars review7/30/2026NEW MICHELIN DEFENDER 2 TIRES TO REPLACE THE LEAST WANTED OEM BRAND :(, THAT CAME WITH THE RAV4 BACK ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 2022. THE DEFENDER 2 TIRES HAVE AN EXCELLENT RIDE, QUIET AND GREAT HANDLING/CRUISING AND CORNERING. WE'RE READY FOR AN EAST COAST TREK FROM SOUTHERN ONTARIO TO HALIFAX AND ACCORDING TO THE DOT CODES, NOVA SCOTIA MANUFACTURING FOR OUR TIRES :)
EXCELLENT TIRE!
KRAV22Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/30/2026I 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.
Nothing but Michelins
RGBOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/18/2026I used the first generation of these tires and ran these 2nd generation as well driving personal and rideshare. They are quiet and like driving on pillows. In a 2wd Genesis sedan in the 1st generation version of these tires I got 2-3 mpg increase in the city and 3-5 mpg in the long distance. My any mpg was 34-35mpg with a V6 heavy sedan. In Colorado winters I could stop and plow through the snow powder or wet sloppy snow I had used sand bags in back for weight to grip. This Defender 2 I ran driving in Utah, Park city I didn’t have any sand bags and got better traction. These Defemder 2 tires were very impressive I did get my money worth out of the Defender 1 I did hit the 80,000 miles I believe I got 87,000 miles out of them. These Defender...
Amazing tires!
TBoogieOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/19/2026Great tire for my Subaru Outback. Performance is as expected. Good traction and braking. Cornering is adequate, but I haven't really pushed it anywhere close to the limit. It is not as quiet as I expected, but I guss that is the price I pay for treadlife.
Excellent tire, but quite pricey
Eyedoc2020Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase7/30/2026This is my second set of defenders got 70,000 miles out of my first ones
Good tires
T R - 5 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase7/23/2026nice quiet riding tire on a jeepKathleenOriginally posted onwalmart.com
- 5 out of 5 stars review8/25/2026Since having our Michelin Defender tires installed we've felt a remarkable difference in handling performance, comfort on all road conditions and overall better drivability.
Excellent Tires
Happyguy88Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/13/2026I have driven about 20 miles so far. My engine check line came on and my engine was misfiring. Presently I'm waiting for my mechanic to install a new engine coil. Right after the installation, I had to get an alignment, the steering wheel was vibrating. I can't say that I drove enough to share my subjective opinion. My mechanic recommend your brand. He said your tires last longer than Bridgestone. I think Bridgestone sound cooler and I think they are a lower purchase price. I do feel that the Bridgestone tires lasted a long time. If yours last longer, great, but I may not pay attentionGeoOriginally posted onmichelinman.com
- 5 out of 5 stars review7/7/2026I can’t recommend these tires enough! We have them on our CRV. They have 95,000 miles on the tire themselves-maybe a bit more. Last time we had them checked @ 93,000 miles they still 4 tread depth! I’m just patiently waiting for the best sale to put new ones on. Don't skip these tires. No hydroplaning in water, great in snow- did good in ice, great on the highway! All have weared equally as well.
Amazing longevity! Way past warranty!
Fun_SpongeOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review6/3/2026Just replaced the tires (Dunlop) that came on my 2025 Toyota Camry with the Michelin Defender 2 tires. These are great tires with amazing traction. Very low road noise to the point that I was hearing my hybrid making sounds that were not noticeable before due to NOISY Dunlop tires. With high milage and the dependability of Michelin, I anticipate a good ride for the next 50K miles. Well done Michelin.
Quiet, high milage, and Michelin dependability!
BrianOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review6/28/2026I have traveled between 40 and 60,000 miles per year on the road as a Salesrep, and have had experience with Goodyear, Firestone,, hoe, Continental, and Dunlap tires, and while they've all been adequate, only even Michelin tire, specifically the defender and the defender two, have given me the performance that I was looking for. Very good in the snow on my SUVs, as well as a fabulous ride, great cornering And secure in the knowledge that if I should get a blowout, which I never have, I would likely have plenty of time to pull over and deal with it as opposed to a worst case scenario. I would have no other for my vehicles. Michelin knows how to build a tire to give its customers the best value. A little more money, but well worth it in my hu...
Phenomenal all around tire
J FM 27Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 4 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase11/28/2025Tires seem quiet and car handles well. Traction rating disappointing. Trade off for high milage rating. Will see how they ride at EOL.(Rubber gets harder with age)
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Don - 3 out of 5 stars review7/29/2026Got 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.
New tires but poor Michelin service response
ShugOriginally posted onmichelinman.comConsumer Care MIC USThank you for your feedback and for choosing Michelin. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you experienced with tire reg... - 3 out of 5 stars review7/1/2026I'm sure the Defender 2 will last a long time. These tires seem to have a stiffer sidewall and harder rubber compound than the OEM tires my Toyota Highlander came with. The Defender 2 ride is much harsher and after about 15K miles they got noisy on smoother road surfaces. I also noticed the wet traction really got worse around 15K miles. I am dreading that I may have to drive on these tires for 3-4 more years, but tires are too expensive to replace them already. I will not buy them again.
Rough ride and noisy
steve62Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 2 out of 5 stars review6/6/2026Defender 2 on all 4 tires side walls are cracked badly. Never ran low on air. . 90% hwy miles bought in May of 2020 with 137,208 but on new at honeywood now 199,000km. Been a customer at honeywood 40 years the guys there said need to talk to Michelin
Side wall cracking
Old guyOriginally posted onmichelinman.com