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Michelin Defender2 - 225/65R16 100H Tire
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Jan 20, 2026
Lorenzo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tire!

Prior to purchasing my Defender2 tires I had the Firestone Destination tires on my vehicle and they were the worse tires I have every had on a vehicle. The traction and grip on these Michelin Defender2 tires are excellent! I would definitely recommend the Defender2 to others looking for a great set of all season tires.

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Feb 7, 2026
AnthemBassMan
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Tires.

I had to get new tires for my Wife’s Elantra. The Cooper CS5 tires that I had put on the car 4/5 years ago had finally gone past the point of no return. The Michelin Defender 2’s have been a great addition. So far the traction has been great considering the snow we’ve had lately. The road noise on dry pavement isn’t too bad. I’ve had other tires a little quieter, but overall not bad. Time will tell how long they will last though. It will take a few years to get the mileage racked up.

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Dec 22, 2025
LaLaJewel
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Michelin Defender 2's - Worst tires I've had

I switched the Yokohama YK-GTX for Michelin Defender 2 tires. The Yokos were stiff, jolted over road holes/bumps, responsive steering, but were nice & quiet. Wanted a smooth, quiet ride, that handled curves smoothly and that absorbed holes and bumps on roads and the freeway like my previous Michelins did. The Defender 2 tires are horrible. My car feels like a Tilt-a-Whirl, unstable, squirrely, and they are not quiet, mostly smooth, but the steering needs second-to-second monitoring and concentration. My last Michelins were outstanding and outlasted their warranty, just stated cracking in the Arizona summer heat. They were smooth, quiet, absorbing and steered wonderfully. So disappointed, paid much more for the Michelins and now I feel stuck...

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry these tires haven't met expectations. We recommend having an authorized dealer inspect the tires. Handling concerns can sometimes be caused by alignment, installation or vehicle related conditions. If your within 60 days of purchase, the Michelin Promise Plan includes a 60 day satisfaction guarantee. Feel free to discuss with your dealer or give us a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Feb 3, 2026
Happy In Maine
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Make Mine Michelin

I have been a user of Michelin tires in my primary vehicles for at least 25 years. I have tried other popular and "best-selling" tires in my secondary cars but never achieved the satisfaction with wear, overall handling and traction as I did with the Michelin tires. Since moving north to a climate with more snow three years ago, I now use Michelin Tires exclusively and am very pleased with my decision.

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Feb 24, 2026
James Gray
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Capability In Bad Weather

Michelin Primacy MXV4s were the tires replaced by these. The biggest difference between the two is that the Defender 2s are much better in rain, snow, and slush, which is the reason I got them. My biggest concern was that they would be louder on the highway and they are not. The MXV4 is a fine tire, but these make my car more capable in bad weather.

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Jul 22, 2026
yogi26
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great looking tires.

Tires look good. Road noise is noticeable. First time getting these tires. I like that the mileage is 80,000. Good reviews from Tire Rack.

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Jul 24, 2026
Silvermitch
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Smith ride and Durable!

Well built well designed tires that provide traction and a smooth ride to boot. We are pleased with the quality and durability of the Michelin tires!

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Jul 23, 2026
Tom2
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Always have found them to be great tires

Feel tires are great thus far. No road noise. Have had Michelins before and find this make are one of the best!

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Jul 19, 2026
JOE
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Ideal Replacement tire

I always use Michlen's for replacement tires on my family car. They balance all the qualities needed and provide piece of mind on long drives.

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May 24, 2026
Saltydog
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Defender 2 as these tires are the best

2024 Honda CRV Hybrid sporty L, Tires grip the road are whisper quiet and make the ride feel taller, very comfortable and smooth ride. 100 times better than the original factory set. zero road noise I highly recomend these tires for any Small suv.

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