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Michelin Defender2 - 215/50R17 95H Tire
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Oct 2, 2025
aca2414
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible wet weather tire

Worst tires I have ever owned. I drive a 2015 Honda Odyssey and the Defender 2 makes this car almost indriveable in wet weather. In the rain or on wet pavement from a stop sign there is tire slippage and if I am turning from a stop sign the tires slip to the point that the traction light turns on (I am being very gentle on the throttle). Merging from a turn causes the van to slide and momentarily lose traction. I have had the tires store where I bought these look at them on 2 occasions and nothing visibly wrong with the tire, and I have had repair shops check out the van, and it is fine. I am going into my 3rd winter with these tires and every wet season they have been terrible. Stay away from these tires, especially if you own a 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear about the traction issues you’ve encountered in wet conditions. Safety and performance are our top priorities, and your feedback is important to us.

Sep 19, 2025
Bib for the Win!
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Ride

I’m a retired Red Seal Mechanic and I have never in my 45 years of experience had any issues with Michelin Tires. Most notably thing about installing and balancing Michelin tires is how well they fit along with minimal weights required to balance Michelin tires. Needless to say if you require 1oz or more in weight to balance a Michelin tire, then check your Rim! Michelin tires are also one of the quietest tires on the road, as well as superb performance! We have a saying in the mechanic world around these parts! Once you drive with Michelin Tires on your vehicle, you will not want to drive on anything else!

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Dec 10, 2025
RacerX
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Tores. Well worth the money

Factory tires had worn and was time to replace. Did lots of research before buying and these seemed to fit my needs (Quit, smooth ride with a good tread life.) The Defender 2 has not disappointed. Minimal, if any road noise, smooth ride and excellent grip in rain and snow. You get what you pay for and in this case, these were a bit more than others, but well worth the money spent.

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Nov 2, 2025
TB02
5 out of 5 stars review

Incredible ride

Despite having nearly 50k miles on my truck, after my new Michelin Defender2 tires were installed, it felt like I was driving a new vehicle. I was so pleasantly surprised I had to let someone know so I texted (using CarPlay of course) my wife and a friend.

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Oct 24, 2025
Bobby
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible rain performance

These tires are absolute garbage in the rain after 3 months. Whatever changed from previous defenders they should go back to. I tried with 90+ percent treadwear to have them warrantied and the credit offered was insulting. I have used defenders for ages but Michelin has lost me as a customer for life. Bas bad as the OE Hankook tires in civics. Never again. Premium price for awful wet performance.

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Nov 5, 2025
Montana Man
5 out of 5 stars review

Defender 2 as good as the original.

After having great performance and wear from my previous Defender tires I went with the Defender 2 tires this time. The original Defender tires still had another 10,000 miles of summer driving left on them but living here in Montana I need that deep tread depth for the winter. driving conditions here. I'm sure that these Defender 2 will be as good as or better than the original Defender tires.

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May 4, 2026
Jenn
5 out of 5 stars review

Great grip

I've never had a full set of brand new Michelin tires before. They are great. Good grip of the road and v Ty quiet.

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Apr 28, 2026
Bill2
5 out of 5 stars review

I HAVE USED MICHELIN TIRES FOR A LONG TIME BECAUSE I THINK THEY ARE THE BEST TIRE ON THE MARKET+++I HAVE RESEARCHED TO MY COMFORT.

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Feb 19, 2026
Mike
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Tire Ever

This is the second set of these ties I have bought , now I have 2 cars with them ,, great tire , if I had known how awesome they were years ago I'd have been riding on them sooner , quality , value , and great ride.

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Feb 15, 2026
John
5 out of 5 stars review

New Tires

Cannot comment on wear or durability because the tires are brand new. So far the the grip and traction are great. I will need to give a review later for wet and snow in my area.so far only dry roads.

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