I installed these tires on Mazda CX 9 2021, less than a month ago, after reading positive reviews about these tires. Disappointed, brand new tires, thumping noise at 100km/hr plus speed .Tire shop recheked it, balance it again, its better, but not the same smoothness as OEM tires Falken Ziex Ct 50. ires, balanced it again. I won't buy or recommend. Wish, could replace it with continental extreme contact.

I purchased Defender 2 tires in April 2024 and had my Michelin X-Ice removed from vehicle for the summer months. When I picked up my vehicle from the garage I immediately noticed the ride with my New Defender tires was not as smooth and I had more road noise than with the X-Ice tires. I was surprised by this as I expected the opposite . Aside from the above observations I will say the Defender tires are very responsive to handling & braking

Michelin Defender 2 (Summer Tires) are great. Purchased May 2025.

Nice smooth ride without vibration

Excellent ride and handling

Excellent tires have purchase both summer and winter Michelin tires and have been very happy with product.

Excellent tires , very quiet and dependable , haven't put a lot of k's on but very confident they will go the distance ! Pete

My Defender 2 tires provide excellent grip on the road and are much quieter than my previous three-season tires.

Purchased to replace Bridgestone Ecopias on a 21 Venza that still had ample tread but became very noisy .