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Michelin Defender2 - 225/60R18 100H Tire
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Jul 4, 2025
CRV 19
1 out of 5 stars review

Low mileage

Sorry, but the Defender 2 tires have really been a disappointment for me! They are not as quiet as I expected, they are an 80000 mile tire and I'm at 30000 and need tires. The handling has been very good in rain and snow and dry, but now the wear bars are showing and I am concerned they may not be good in rain. I'm very disappointed with this set of tires. Only 2 years old and 30000 miles and need to be replaced. No more Michelin for me!

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Aug 3, 2025
NC Accord
2 out of 5 stars review

promising but not for me

Bought as a replacement for Primacy AS. The Primacy were down to 4/32 by only 33K miles. The defender 2's were louder and not nearly as good in the wet. Also not a fan of the sidewall near the tread. Probably looks good on an SUV, but no so much on a sedan. A bit rugged looking. Exchanged for the Primacy AS again... i'll deal with them not lasting as long for a smoother quieter ride and more confidence in the wet.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Your review of the Defender 2 tires is most appreciated. We are sorry to hear that these tires did not meet your expectations in regard to the ride quality. We certainly hope you will have a better experience with the replacement tires. Should you have any questions or further concerns, please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605, 8am - 7pm EST (Mon-Fri) and 9am - 1pm EST (Sat).

Aug 1, 2025
Wutfre
5 out of 5 stars review

Super Quiet

I was looking for a “quiet” tire and Michelin Defender II answered the call. Because of excessive “road noise” I was hearing AFTER I replaced my tires three year ago I thought I needed new rear wheel bearings. Due to the cost, I “road it out” with the last set of tires. Recently I decided to get new tires then replace the bearings. I drove a block on the new Michelin Defender II’s and amazingly the “road noise” was gone! I highly recommend Michelin Defender II if your looking for a quiet and dependable tire.

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Jun 30, 2025
Mike
3 out of 5 stars review

Not like the old Defender tire

I had defender tires on my old vehicle… super quiet and smooth. They made it 110,000 miles.. super happy. So I bought the new defender2 tire. Something has changed in the compound of the defender2 tire. Rides much rougher and and not nearly as quiet as the continental tires that came on my MDX. Decent … but not overwhelmed by these tires.

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Sep 3, 2025
Ben Dover
5 out of 5 stars review

My second set

My first set of these tires came with the car when I bought it new. I put 55,000 miles on them before I replaced them. Back in the day, I would have driven until I had a flat, but no more. I could have put another 5 K on them, but safety first. Also the traction was a little off.

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Jul 12, 2025
Alex
2 out of 5 stars review

Tires

Got 4 new defender 2 tires 2 days ago thinking they would be quiter than previous tires. Paid much more than previous tires, but NO NO NO, these tires are not quiter. If anything, these tires are more noisier. Guess I was suckered into paying much more for tires that are not as quite as my previous ones.

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Jul 31, 2025
Jimmy M
5 out of 5 stars review

Great riding tires recommended by the dealer

I always buy Michelin tires for my travel and performance vehicles. They are tough, dependable and long lasting. This is the second set of Michelin tires I have purchased for the Explorer. The first set had shorter stopping numbers than the Defender, but I went with these based on the dealer recommendation. Plus these are 80k mile tires. I have not driven them in the rain to test stopping distance due to the recent drought in Texas. But I can say they stand up to the 100+ heat at highway speeds. I highly recommend Michelin tires.

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Jul 30, 2025
Mike
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible Tires

The car came with Primacy Tour A/S tires. The car handled great and had a great ride - fun to drive. These tires are terrible. I made a huge mistake buying them because of my long history of purchasing only Michelin tires. They were the Michelins recommended by a tire dealer I trust. As soon as I drove away with these tires, it was like the car that was so much fun to drive had gone "numb." The dealer tried to fix the issue, but the conclusion seems to be that the Defender tires were a bad match for the car.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We appreciate the feedback that you provided regarding your experience with Defender2 tires. Keep in mind the tires come with the Promise Plan. If you are dissatisfied with the tires, bring the original sales receipt to the place of purchase within 30 days for a new set of tires. Should you need further assistance, our Consumer Care team is available at 866-866-6605 8am - 7pm EST (Mon-Fri) and 9am - 1pm EST (Sat).

Aug 16, 2025
Highway driver
2 out of 5 stars review

Concerned for safety

Had 2 incidents in one month. 1st incident tire only months old, apparently picked up a screw somewhere, no warning and tire blew. Covered under warranty and then a second incident with no nail or any apparent damage to the tire and the low pressure light came on. In seconds the tire ripped along the rim on both sides leaving about 2inches rubber and the rolled off the car. I was on a 4 lane freeway both times and it this could have been disastrous. Thankful no one was injured. I did get to the shoulder of the freeway as my tire rolled past me and rested on the concrete barrier

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Aug 21, 2025
Doc423
1 out of 5 stars review

Horrible Roaring Road Noise!!

They ride and steer Great!! But they sound HORRIBLE...."roaring" road noise from 30-70 mph, droning sound so bad that you can't even hear yourself think. If you want to buy them back or swap them, would be happy to. Very disappointed with the Defender2's, have always had good luck with your Michelin brand until now.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We're sorry that you are experiencing this issue. Please visit an authorized tire retailer for an inspection of the tires, and have the dealer contact us at 866-866-6605, 8am - 7pm EST (Mon-Fri) and 9am - 1pm EST (Sat).