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Michelin Defender2 - 225/55R18 98V Tire
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Jan 8, 2026
Reviewer name: LF226
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love my Defenders!

I love these tires! Had Defender XLTs on my 2012 Rav 4 and couldn't wait to put them on my new car. I like the thick tread and way the drive through water. My car just feels more safe, as crazy as that sounds. I now have Defender LTX on my 2022 Rav 4 and still enjoy the ride!

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Nov 2, 2025
Reviewer name: TB02
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Incredible ride

Despite having nearly 50k miles on my truck, after my new Michelin Defender2 tires were installed, it felt like I was driving a new vehicle. I was so pleasantly surprised I had to let someone know so I texted (using CarPlay of course) my wife and a friend.

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Oct 2, 2025
Reviewer name: aca2414
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible wet weather tire

Worst tires I have ever owned. I drive a 2015 Honda Odyssey and the Defender 2 makes this car almost indriveable in wet weather. In the rain or on wet pavement from a stop sign there is tire slippage and if I am turning from a stop sign the tires slip to the point that the traction light turns on (I am being very gentle on the throttle). Merging from a turn causes the van to slide and momentarily lose traction. I have had the tires store where I bought these look at them on 2 occasions and nothing visibly wrong with the tire, and I have had repair shops check out the van, and it is fine. I am going into my 3rd winter with these tires and every wet season they have been terrible. Stay away from these tires, especially if you own a 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear about the traction issues you’ve encountered in wet conditions. Safety and performance are our top priorities, and your feedback is important to us.

Dec 11, 2025
Reviewer name: Tire guy
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Road noise and cold tire violating

The Defender LTX M/S 2 is a good tire,not a great tire. They are a noisy tire. They are not much less quiet than a AT tire. This new design is not as quiet as the lower design. When cold they vibrate alot. I'm not very impressed with them. I think Michelin needs the rethink the design for road noise.

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Sep 30, 2025
Reviewer name: mb
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Performance for the Price

Great tires for both winter and all-season. I have been buying this brand for my 2 cars and every time the performance is great. My gas consumption has been good compared to when I was using the heavier Bridgestone brand. Tip: buy when they have a promo on to save even more (that is if the need is not urgent).

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Dec 5, 2025
Reviewer name: rgbsax
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Not recommended for Toyota Avalon Limited 2005

Nice at first, but every time I rotate they handle poorly. They seem to overinflate after driving on the highway and are atrocious, worse after about 30000 miles. I would throw these on a minivan, not an Avalon. If you don't care about ride quality or handling these are your tires.

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Jan 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Lorenzo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tire!

Prior to purchasing my Defender2 tires I had the Firestone Destination tires on my vehicle and they were the worse tires I have every had on a vehicle. The traction and grip on these Michelin Defender2 tires are excellent! I would definitely recommend the Defender2 to others looking for a great set of all season tires.

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Sep 27, 2025
Reviewer name: car369
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

great durability

I love the performance of my tires. Have been buying michelin for years and will not change. Matter of fact I put these on my 2017 honda in April and got a new honda in june. I insisted they switch the tires off the new vehicle and put my michelins on it which they did

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Sep 3, 2026
Reviewer name: Short Stroke
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

We have always bee Michelin buyers.

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Aug 27, 2026
Reviewer name: steve53
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Disappointing tire purchase

Tires are under the 80K mile warranty. Tires are leaving black tread material on driveway.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We're sorry to hear you're disappointed with your Defender2 tires and that you're experiencing black tread material being left on your driveway. We recommend having the tires inspected by an authorized tire retailer. The inspection can help determine the cause and whether warranty assistance may be available. Please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST), and we'd be happy to discuss the inspection results with you.