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Michelin Defender2 - 215/55R16 97H Tire
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Aug 18, 2025
Reviewer name: odyssey56
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Same Tire, Why Change?

I replaced the factory Michelon's on my 2015 HONDA Odyssey with a new set of the same tire. Why change what has worked so well for the last 10 years! I couldn't be more pleased. They improved the handling of the vehicle...I had 65K on the last set...and the new set is smooth and quiet. I definitely will buy again.

Review from michelinman.com
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Apr 10, 2025
Reviewer name: angelcat07
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Defender 2 is overall good tire

bought defender 2 tires 2 years ago to replace primacy tires and just replaced tires on another vehicle with with defender 2 tires. Have had no trouble with first set although they are a little rougher tire on ride quality. On ice and wet roads they have provided good traction. Quality of tires seems very good Only downside is smoothness of ride is not as comfortable as the primacy tires were. Overall are a strong preforming tire

Review from michelinman.com
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Nov 10, 2023
Reviewer name: Shrewsburyan
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Defender is a quality tire for New England conditions

This is my 2nd set of Defender tires. The Defender 1 or original gave me more than 85k safe miles and performed expertly in snow and rain. The Defender 2 allowed my car to hydroplane in a CT flash flood on I-84 at 40 mph. The Defender 1 gave me about 2% better gas mileage.

Review from michelinman.com
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Nov 13, 2023
Reviewer name: Carl
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Don’t expect good MPG

I decided on Defender 2s for my 2017 Acura TLX V6. I live in Florida but occasionally drive north in the winter. The tires are very quiet. The handling of the car is exception. These two aspects get 5 stars. What I have found that my mileage has decreased about 20 to 25%. I need to fill up after 300 miles instead of the 400 miles on the OEM tires.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Michelin US

Carl, thank you for providing feedback on your experience with Defender2 tires. New tires having full tread depth will have more grip and rolling resistance in comparison to worn tires.  As the new tires wear, the rolling resistance decreases.  Over the life of the tires, all things being equal, the fuel efficiency should improve.

Aug 20, 2025
Reviewer name: Vangie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I love my new tires

I love my tires. I was distressed because we had a flat tire in the high-speed lane. We were concerned about replacing it. We were blessed to find a great company that replaced all four. We got a front-end alignment. I feel like I'm driving atop of the line Cadillac. My Highlander has always been a great ride, but the tires have made it a dream, and they look great. Bravo

Review from michelinman.com
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Oct 29, 2025
Reviewer name: Sari280
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great

Nice! New tires took away the car sound.

Review from michelinman.com
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Nov 27, 2025
Reviewer name: Haseeb
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Low mpg

They drop the mileage however the ride is smooth and quiet

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoy the smooth, quiet ride. Fuel economy can vary based on factors like tire pressure, alignment, and driving habits. We recommend visiting an authorized tire dealer for an inspection to ensure proper installation or call our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Sep 26, 2025
Reviewer name: Onassis
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Michelin is the best!

Its like riding on a CLOUD! OMG the BEST!

Review from michelinman.com
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Oct 10, 2025
Reviewer name: Para
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Value

This is my 4 th set. Love the quality and performance. Excellent value for the money.

Review from michelinman.com
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Dec 7, 2025
Reviewer name: Moe
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome Tired

All-round the best tires I have ever owned. Exceed expectation in every category.

Review from michelinman.com
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