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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender2 - 235/50R18 97H Tire for
Michelin Defender2 - 235/50R18 97H Tire
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Jan 25, 2025
The Rings
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Simply the best! Thanks

Excellent tires and excellent service. First time I bought tires from Sam’s and had them installed by Sam’s service. Extremely happy with price, quality, additional free tire rotation, tire repair, and free balancing. I would highly recommend buying tires from Sam’s. No one could beat price and service.

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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.

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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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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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Mar 12, 2026
Tripp
5 out of 5 stars review

The Best

I only buy Michelin tires from an authorized Michelin dealer. The Defender 2 and th Defender LTX are my goto tires. Smooth riding, quiet, traction, and durability are second to none in my book. Also, my local dealer has a lot to do with it as well. Good people, helpful, and I've been dealing with them for a long time.

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Feb 3, 2026
Kilnmaint
5 out of 5 stars review

So quiet!

I replaced the original tires on my Honda CRV with Michelins. Cannot be happier. My dealer had a sale price on the set , plus I got an eighty dollar rebate! The old tires were loud on all surfaces. The Michelins are quiet and ride so much better. Plus I expect double the tire wear.

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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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Aug 23, 2024
IG
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Bad Tire installation at Samsclub, Sunrise, FL

I replaced 3 tires two weeks ago, Samsclub did a poor job in installation, recommended tire pressure for a Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV is 44 pounds per square inch (PSI) for both the front and rear tires. I left the Samsclub with 4 different tire pressures, Left front 36 psi, right front 38 psi (was installed in April) Left rear 36 psi and right rear 33 psi.

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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.