Customer reviews for Michelin Defender2 - 255/65R18 111H Tire forMichelin Defender2 - 255/65R18 111H Tire
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Replaced original equipment tirres on our Subaru Outback. These tires were recommended by our service people and I think they gave us good information. They seem to ride smoother and quieter than original tires and if the expected treadwear is as we were informed we will be extremely happy with them. I feel that they are a great tire for the price.
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Frankie lee
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- 5 out of 5 stars review9/5/2026Replaced original equipment tirres on our Subaru Outback. These tires were recommended by our service people and I think they gave us good information. They seem to ride smoother and quieter than original tires and if the expected treadwear is as we were informed we will be extremely happy with them. I feel that they are a great tire for the price.RugmanOriginally posted onmichelinman.com
- 5 out of 5 stars review7/19/2026Great tire for my Subaru Outback. Performance is as expected. Good traction and braking. Cornering is adequate, but I haven't really pushed it anywhere close to the limit. It is not as quiet as I expected, but I guss that is the price I pay for treadlife.
Excellent tire, but quite pricey
Eyedoc2020Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review8/15/20267000 mile history with this set of Michelin Tires - Have been impressed with low road noise something I highly value and have not always experienced in other premium tier lines. Most have been satisfactory when new and I consider these Michelins still new given only 7000 miles on them.
Living Up to Well-earned Reputation
HairpinOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/30/2026NEW MICHELIN DEFENDER 2 TIRES TO REPLACE THE LEAST WANTED OEM BRAND :(, THAT CAME WITH THE RAV4 BACK ON FEBRUARY 1ST, 2022. THE DEFENDER 2 TIRES HAVE AN EXCELLENT RIDE, QUIET AND GREAT HANDLING/CRUISING AND CORNERING. WE'RE READY FOR AN EAST COAST TREK FROM SOUTHERN ONTARIO TO HALIFAX AND ACCORDING TO THE DOT CODES, NOVA SCOTIA MANUFACTURING FOR OUR TIRES :)
EXCELLENT TIRE!
KRAV22Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/18/2026I used the first generation of these tires and ran these 2nd generation as well driving personal and rideshare. They are quiet and like driving on pillows. In a 2wd Genesis sedan in the 1st generation version of these tires I got 2-3 mpg increase in the city and 3-5 mpg in the long distance. My any mpg was 34-35mpg with a V6 heavy sedan. In Colorado winters I could stop and plow through the snow powder or wet sloppy snow I had used sand bags in back for weight to grip. This Defender 2 I ran driving in Utah, Park city I didn’t have any sand bags and got better traction. These Defemder 2 tires were very impressive I did get my money worth out of the Defender 1 I did hit the 80,000 miles I believe I got 87,000 miles out of them. These Defender...
Amazing tires!
TBoogieOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/30/2026I have been driving Michelin tires exclusively for more than 40 years with nothing but praise for their quality and performance. So it made this choice of tire purchase pretty simple. We now have several thousand miles on this set of tires and they are performing exactly as expected.
Nothing but Michelins
RGBOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review8/25/2026Since having our Michelin Defender tires installed we've felt a remarkable difference in handling performance, comfort on all road conditions and overall better drivability.
Excellent Tires
Happyguy88Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review5/29/2026Amazing when people clearly post stuff on review that make themselves sound ignorant. These tires are great examples of Michelin Engineering. Long tire life. Smooth ride and quiet. Choose the correct tire pressure for optimal wear I always run aprox 5-8 PSI over door sticker, so you don't wear to heavy on outside of tires. This gives you optimal tire contact and tread life. This also makes smoother turning and brings life to your steering Nice job michelin
Michelin hit home run
DEFEND THISOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review5/29/2026I have used Michelin tires on numerous vehicles since I bought my first set in 1968. Handling is superior to any other tire I’ve used. I’ve even used them without balancing them without experiencing vibrations so I think they are quite precisely constructed. If vehicle is in alignment and rotation is done these Defender 2 tires will wear longer than the 80,000 mile warranty. Michelin tires have improved the ride of every vehicle I’ve put them on. Currently I own two vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and 2024 Nissan Ariya both of which have Defender 2 tires on them and significantly add to the quietness and ride quality of both vehicles.
Michelin: If you want the best tire made!
Jim29Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review6/12/2026These tires are a great fit for our 2019 Hyundai Tuscon. Excellent Handling & smooth quiet ride. Experienced a major "cloud burst" downpour on the way home on Loop 270 and the tires channelled the water just fine. Even cornering on tight bank turns, the vehicle handled great.
Great Ride & Handling
OHDutchmanOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/9/2026I just purchased the tires on 6-30-26 and they were installed on 7-1-2026. Although I have only driven on the tires for the last 9 days, I have noticed that the tires give my car a more comfortable ride than the Ecopias that were on the car when I purchased it. And the tires have an 80k mile warranty which is a cherry on the top, I've always preferred and only purchased Michelin tires and will continue to do so.
Michelin Defender 2 AS
VicIAMOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review6/28/2026I have traveled between 40 and 60,000 miles per year on the road as a Salesrep, and have had experience with Goodyear, Firestone,, hoe, Continental, and Dunlap tires, and while they've all been adequate, only even Michelin tire, specifically the defender and the defender two, have given me the performance that I was looking for. Very good in the snow on my SUVs, as well as a fabulous ride, great cornering And secure in the knowledge that if I should get a blowout, which I never have, I would likely have plenty of time to pull over and deal with it as opposed to a worst case scenario. I would have no other for my vehicles. Michelin knows how to build a tire to give its customers the best value. A little more money, but well worth it in my hu...
Phenomenal all around tire
J FM 27Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review6/19/2026Compared to the OEM tires we replaced, we're enjoying greater peace of mind w/our new, Michelin, premium-quality, std. touring, all-season tires on our mid-size SUV. These tires provide exceptional tread longevity w/an 80k-mi. warranty. They also offer excellent dry, wet, & winter traction along w/responsive steering, balanced handling, stable cornering, & a quiet ride. For maximum safety, even wear, & extended mileage, we had a 4-wheel alignment performed at a reputable nearby shop immediately after the tires were installed. Just be sure your alignment shop can clearly explain the digital printout of the measurements taken with a "before & after" comparison against your specific vehicle's factory specs, incl. details re: the camber, cas...
The Industry Standard for Premium Quality, Standard Touring, All-Season Passenger Vehicle Tires
CriticalEyeOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 5 out of 5 stars review7/13/2026I have driven about 20 miles so far. My engine check line came on and my engine was misfiring. Presently I'm waiting for my mechanic to install a new engine coil. Right after the installation, I had to get an alignment, the steering wheel was vibrating. I can't say that I drove enough to share my subjective opinion. My mechanic recommend your brand. He said your tires last longer than Bridgestone. I think Bridgestone sound cooler and I think they are a lower purchase price. I do feel that the Bridgestone tires lasted a long time. If yours last longer, great, but I may not pay attentionGeoOriginally posted onmichelinman.com
- 4 out of 5 stars review7/5/2026These are the most expensive tires I have ever purchased. They are performing fine. They have normal traction and drive handling. The jury is out on how well they will last. My hope is that they are worth the expense for extended treadwear. They certainly have an excellent reputation. I expect safe driving and exceptional longevity.
The jury is still out. I have not put close to end of life wear on these tires.
eyedoc2020Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 3 out of 5 stars review7/29/2026Got new tires. Haven’t driven enough to review. Difficult to complete registration process. Dealer did not put Dot numbers on any documents. No tear out wallet card provided with emergency number. Waited oh hold excessively long time to try & contact Michelin. 12+ minutes to answer. I can only imagine having a flat on dark country road & them taking even longer to answer! Wonder what the emergency roadside service time will be. So sounds like terrible warranty I hope I never have to use.
New tires but poor Michelin service response
ShugOriginally posted onmichelinman.comConsumer Care MIC USThank you for your feedback and for choosing Michelin. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you experienced with tire reg... - 3 out of 5 stars review7/1/2026I'm sure the Defender 2 will last a long time. These tires seem to have a stiffer sidewall and harder rubber compound than the OEM tires my Toyota Highlander came with. The Defender 2 ride is much harsher and after about 15K miles they got noisy on smoother road surfaces. I also noticed the wet traction really got worse around 15K miles. I am dreading that I may have to drive on these tires for 3-4 more years, but tires are too expensive to replace them already. I will not buy them again.
Rough ride and noisy
steve62Originally posted onmichelinman.com - 2 out of 5 stars review6/6/2026Defender 2 on all 4 tires side walls are cracked badly. Never ran low on air. . 90% hwy miles bought in May of 2020 with 137,208 but on new at honeywood now 199,000km. Been a customer at honeywood 40 years the guys there said need to talk to Michelin
Side wall cracking
Old guyOriginally posted onmichelinman.com - 1 out of 5 stars reviewVerified Purchase10/2/2025New tires, drove to Florida had to drive 25miles out of way to a Sam’s to have them balanced .
New tire balance
Frankie lee - 1 out of 5 stars review5/28/2026Hello, I purchased Defender 2 tires for my 2022 Pacifica Minivan. That was the last time I purchase these tires. From day one I noticed very rough and loud driving. These tires amplify every little imperfection on the road even though Michelin claims uncompromised comfort and a quiet drive. This is very uncomfortable and upsetting. Extremely disappointed with this purchase.
Loud, noisy and rough.
Tony GOriginally posted onmichelinman.comConsumer Care MIC USThank you for providing your feedback. Tire noise and ride comfort can be influenced by several factors, including vehicle ty...