I bought four for my 1997 Toyota Camry four years ago. After 22,000 miles. tire shop told me the interior walls were disintegrating, exposing steel cords, and would not let me drive away with the tire because of liability fears if tire collapsed/exploded. Also, tread was down to 4/32 (should be 7/32 to 9/32 after 22,000 miles), and inner and outer surfaces of tire were without tread. Both front tires were in this state. Not what I expected with a 90,000 -miles-warranty tire. Always keep tires inflated 32-35 psi. Tire shop thought these results were due to manufacturing defect. I see tires were made in Mexico. Purchased them in July 2016. Warranty offer was for 49% coverage, but Defender is no longer available in 14" diameter, so only warranty option was an inferior Uni-Royal tire, a company owned by Michelin. Pretty disappointing. Looking for non-Michelin alternatives for two front tires, maybe General Altimax RT 43, recommended by Consumer Reports.

High performance car tires are designed for drivers who demand superior handling, speed, and traction. They offer exceptional grip in dry conditions, sharp cornering, and precise steering response, making them ideal for sporty driving or performance vehicles. These tires enhance braking performance and deliver a more connected, responsive feel on the road. However, they tend to wear faster than standard all-season tires and may not perform as well in cold or wet weather. If you prioritize driving performance and control over longevity, high performance tires are a smart choice.

My husband purchased 5 of these for our honda odyssey exl mini van which he has out of town ,Michelin Defender tires are the Perfect choice for our mini van 80,000 mile warranty, noise level is so low you don't hear at all .Handling on the road is amazing. priced just right . I would recommend these anyday.

Bought four Defender T+H tires for our 2006 Honda Odyssey LX which we drive in the Midwest. The tires have very good grip in normal, dry, paved-road conditions and are very quiet. The ride has been silky smooth at all speeds. We haven't had a chance to drive with the tires in rain or snow yet. We are very happy with their performance and would purchase them again, or for another vehicle. We first found out about the Defender Tire from Consumer Reports magazine's reviews. Michelin made them affordable with their 70 dollar rebate which you can fill out online. When comparison shopping, always ask for the "out-the-door price".

The worst. Purchased the 225/65R17 for my Honda CRV on 04/18/2022 with 134,223 miles on it and only 27,530 later at 161,753 miles they are worn. This is just back and forth to work here in Southern California and I have always had them dealer rotated and I am a stickler of keeping the correct cold tire pressure suggested by Honda at 30psi ( And I always check as cold pressure which the vehicle has not been in operation for several hours not at a gas station when vehicle has been driving which most people have no clue that's not when you check your tire pressure). I have routine alignment checks etc. etc. The tires are not worn unevenly from any alignment issues at all. The tread is just evenly worn down and these are supposed to be 80,000 mile rated? Give me a break! Not even close and I should have just spent my money on cheaper tires and I would have gotten the same mileage from them.

I own a 2016 Honda Odyssey Elite and have disliked the Primacy MXV4 tires that came with the van. The traction and handling were always terrible, and the tread wore down much too quickly. I wanted to purchase the Defender LTX M/S that we have on our Honda Ridgeline pickup, but they don't make them in the size that we need for the Odyssey. So I decided to try the Defender T+H and am happy that I did. The ride is firm, solid, and stable. Although these tires are a bit noisier than the Primacy tires, I'd much rather have the traction and handling. If you own an Odyssey minivan, I highly recommend this tire!

I bought Michelin Defenders almost 5 years ago. Just bought my 2nd set today. My first ones took me 90k miles. No question they are worth the money. I wish I had bought them years ago. They would have saved me so much money in the end. They last and they are a smooth ride. I plan to keep my car another 5 years so these are perfect and will carry me to retirement. Thank you Michelin for making a GREAT tire!!!

I was told the T&H was better than the new 2's. So I was glad my local tire dealer still had sets of the older Defenders. Car is now extremely quiet and smooth compared to the set of Difinity tires our car came with. The old tires still had plenty of tread with only 20k of use, but were dangerously squirrelly in the wet. These Michelins are awesome in the wet!

I original purchased this tire for a 2008 Corolla, no traction control or anti lock brakes, and found that winter traction was surprisingly good for an all season tire. I had approximately 50 000 kms on the tires when the car was written off January 2019, (I stopped but the guy behind me did not). The tires were wearing evenly and still looked new. I currently have the Michelin T & H tires on my Mazda CX-5 and could not be happier. They perform even better with skid control and antilock brakes. I have 7000 mms on them now and I look forward to many more years of trouble free service.

Just had a set of four put on my 2018 Malibu and they feel great going down the road. I was a little hesitant to buy these because of the few reviews about noise. “NOT true”. I was very relieved to find the tires are very quiet. Especially compared to the original stock tires I had on the car. I would bet that the negative reviews about noise is a result of incorrect installation of the tires. Yep. These tires are designed with an inner & outside. Meaning the tires “have to” be installed on the rim with the side wall of the tire that has a print “INSIDE” towards the car. I made sure to remind the mechanic of this and double check before installing the sets onto the car. I also underlined the print INSIDE with white-out marker. Do this and you'll be as happy as I was.