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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender2 - 225/55R19 103V Tire for
Michelin Defender2 - 225/55R19 103V Tire
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  2. 4 stars13% (192)
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Jun 20, 2018
Reviewer name: RockyMountainHigh
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Worked great, but wore out really fast.

My 2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road came with Rugged Trail T/A 265/70R16 tires. They worked really well for the first two years or so, but then started to wear down really fast. I'm at 36,000 miles and they are completely smoked. They're pretty close to the wear bar already. To be fair, I put 'em through their paces with a mixture of long highway trips and off-road fun (mostly on rocky terrain in Colorado and rock/sand in Utah).

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reply from Consumer Care

We understand the Rugged Trail T/A tires on your 2015 Toyota Tacoma did not meet your expectation in terms of mileage. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact with you. You may also reach our office at 1-866-866-6605.

Aug 1, 2024
Reviewer name: Dennis55
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Tire Squirm

I bought these tires a month ago and I am not happy with them. They have constant tire squirm at highway speeds. I constantly have to make microadjustments in my steering wheel to keep straight. I dont believe its an alignment issue as it wasnt there before the new tires.

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Mar 29, 2024
Reviewer name: Fox
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not What I expected

These are not like the Defender LTX. Disappointed in the ride and look. The side walls look like something you would put on a SUV or Truck that would be trail riding. The side wall is not a smooth design like the LTX. The Defender 2 seem like they are pushing my crossover. In fact I looked at the tire wondering was it one directional. It is not. I would not recommend for small Crossovers. Note: I have Defender LTX on our 4 Runner and FJ Cruiser. The Defender LTX is a 5 Star. The Defender 2 definitely not a 5 Star.

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reply from Michelin US

Fox, we're sorry to read of your disappointment in the Defender2. Remember, as part of the Michelin Promise Plan, there is a 60 day satisfaction guarantee of this tire. Simply return to the selling retailer for the tires to be swapped out. Give us a call at 866-866-6605 with any questions.

Dec 9, 2024
Reviewer name: Daddio
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Smooth ride and long lifetime make for an exceptional value.

The Michelin Defender2 provides a nice quiet ride. They're very responsive yet stable. The 80,000 mile warranty is nice, and did impact my decision, and so far I'm happy with them. Probably the last tires I'll be buying for this vehicle (MB ML350).

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Jul 8, 2011
Reviewer name: Spike Lee
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent tire...on my second set!

Excellent all around tire for highway, road, trail, snow/ice, etc.! In my location, the tires are constantly exposed to extreme sunlight so my first set succumbed to sun damage after 6 years - well before the tread life was up. They have handled and held up so well I bought the same tires again.

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Dec 18, 2011
Reviewer name: Fireman
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great

In 2004 I purchased a 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4 with a diesel engine. This truck came equipped with BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A in LT265/75R16. This vehicle in itself is heavy and I also pull a 30' fifth wheel when vacationing. I drive 60 miles a day to and from work and much of it is in 4 wheel drive. As of today I have 105,338 miles on these tires and believe they still have 25% of the tread left. I will be replacing them soon because I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where the winters are hard and long, old saying is 9 months of winter and 3 months of poor sledding. Thank you for a great product, I will be looking for another BF Goodrich product for a replacement.

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May 17, 2013
Reviewer name: Kaz.
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Weather cracks on sidewall

I bought my 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Mega Cab Turbo Diesel truck in November 2012. I like the tires but they seem to be weathering a lot on the sidewalls. They still have plenty of tread left but I am not sure they will last anouther 10,000 miles. I have put about 25000 miles on them (highway mostly). I am taking anouther trip to Arizona next month. The tire is a great tire but I just wonder if this was a bad batch... I am probably going to have to get a new set before my trip.

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Oct 9, 2013
Reviewer name: randyo
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Two Sets Down, Probably Go w/ Third Set

I am closing out my second set of these tires on a 2007 Toyota Tundra. Am seriously considering a third set because I have had good luck thus far. Have averaged 55K/set so far. I could run this second set a little further, but I think it makes sense to not push things from a safety perspective, particularly where wet road traction is concerned. I am a little concerned with some of the comments on this site regarding sidewall cracking, but I am pretty sure that I will once again choose this tire for my third set. I will definitely post an updated review if things don't work out well!

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May 23, 2016
Reviewer name: Industrial Guy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome Tire

I drive a 2009 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2500 4x4 with 6.7L Diesel Engine. I have 265,000+ miles on this truck and the only tire run after OEM tire in the BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A. I am averaging 66,000 miles per set of tires. This truck runs 60% highway, 25% city, 10% off-road, 5% heavy towing 12,000 lbs. 70% have a 1,000 payload in bed of truck.

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Dec 22, 2013
Reviewer name: HoosierFan
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

38,000 miles and wore out

I have a set of BFG Rugged Trail T/As that came factory on my 2008 Ford F150 Fx4. They are a really great looking set of tires. They've been rotated at 6,000mi intervals during normal service and used for highway/city driving, but at 38,000 miles they are completely shot and all have significant weather cracking. I've had BFG tires before (for both truck and SUV) and have always gotten good wear and tread life, but not with these. Wasn't expecting to get 80,000+mi out of them, but certainly expected more than what I've gotten. Maybe I got a bad batch, but I'm highly disappointed to have to replace with so few miles given the care and use.

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