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Michelin Defender2 - 225/55R17 101H Tire
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Nov 1, 2025
Thomas
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great tire

I have never had a bad tire from Michelin. This set replaces another set with 88,000 miles on them. They were advertised with a 70,000 miles warranty when I bought them in 2021...!

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Sep 2, 2025
OhReally
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great buy!

Great tire for my Crosstrek. They are quiet, and hug the road in the rain. I just traveled 1500 miles and their performance was put to the test on rainy roads.

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May 10, 2026
CC
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome tire .

I have had Michelin on everything i have owned the last 35 years. They usually Crack on the sides before they ever wear out . They are awesome . They are so smooth it's like riding on a cloud . Just put a set on my Chevy Silverado . Simply the best highway tire available.

Review from michelinman.com
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May 11, 2026
Lake girl
5 out of 5 stars review

Great road handling

Great tires! I feel safer now, great traction and stability. Excellent in snowy Michigan winters, wet roads, really a good buy and gret price. Excellent warranty

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Feb 24, 2026
James Gray
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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Mar 1, 2026
Big0veralls
5 out of 5 stars review

Meaty Michelin.

We just got these so we’ve only put a few miles on them tires but they are much quieter than the continental tires we had been buying. They seem to ride nicely as well and look much meatier too. I’m sure I’ll be kicking myself for not paying the extra price for Michelins years ago.

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Dec 27, 2024
Buster
4 out of 5 stars review

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Installation great; Communication not great.

1. Can’t talk about the tires yet haven’t driven them enough. 2. Tires came in but was never contacted, had to come in person to check. 3. Your foreign call center s-cks. 4. Tire installation was quick, the employees friendly and professional.

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May 5, 2026
Horseman34
3 out of 5 stars review

TIRES ARE OK BUT HAVE ROAD NOISE

Bought 4 replacement tires for my 2017 Rav4, tires are just as noisy as my original OEM tires. Was hoping for quieter ride, but the same. Set pressure to 32 psi, but no difference. My winter Michelins are quieter, Defenders are a harder rubber with gives them longer life, but increase road noise.

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May 15, 2026
Stephan
3 out of 5 stars review

Plush and soft

Those tires are not supporting the character of a BMW. They feel very plush, no feedback from the road, and just way too soft. Will not buy them again. I drove over 4000 miles in long distance rides. When arrived we feel still swimming. I had the suspicion checked, which according to BMW is good.

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May 1, 2026
Unhappy
1 out of 5 stars review

Poor Reliability

I am very disappointed with the Michelin Defender 2. The 4 tires are rated for 80,000 miles. However, I am experiencing uneven wear (feathering) on al 4 tires at 12,000 miles. I have documentation to prove I have been aligning my tires at Firestone since the tires were purchased new. The shocks and struts are new on my vehicle. However, I am experiencing noisy tires, and the roads feel bumpy all the time.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We are sorry to hear you are experiencing uneven wear with your Defender 2 tires. Our records indicate you have already been in contact with a member of our Consumer Care team. If you would like to discuss further, please call us at at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST) and reference your case number.