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Michelin Defender2 - 235/50R18 101V Tire
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Nov 27, 2024
Up North
3 out of 5 stars review

Traction B???

I bought a set of four of the Defender 2 model earlier this month expecting them to be an improved version of my previous Michelin Defender tires. What I didn't know until I got home and had a chance to look them over more closely was that the traction rating is “B,” unlike the previous model of tires which were rated “A” for traction. What a disappointment! Why would you have this mediocre traction design to the Defender 2, Michelin? My only other Michelin option for the size I need was the snow tire model, but I wanted year round, all season tires and that left the Defender 2 as the remaining choice. While it's great to buy tires made in the USA, this traction B rating seems rather bush league coming from such a renowned manufacturer.

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Up North, The UTQG traction grade is a 40-year-old, locked-wheel wet braking test and is, in our estimation and in the estimation of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, a method that is outdated and inconsistent because all modern vehicles have anti-lock brakes. A braking test based on anti-lock brakes measuring peak adherence rather than slide adherence, which is better suited for today’s vehicle. Michelin has chosen to design tires based on anti-lock braking, not locked-wheel braking. This sometimes produces a lower locked-wheel result, even though our testing and independent testing used in claims show the MICHELIN® Defender®2 tire to have superior wet braking over leading competitors. This question is an excellent one and highlights why regulation needs to be updated and/or eliminated as technology changes and improves. Our testing and independent testing show that consumers will be very pleased with the wet braking performance of the MICHELIN® Defender®2 tire, not only in when the tire is new, but even as it wears.

May 6, 2025
BillTrekker
5 out of 5 stars review

Smooth and quiet

These tires have changed the way my 25 Crosstrek drives. I love how smooth and quiet my ride is now. Have not had a chance to test on wet roads yet. But I would certainly recommend these tires. I have always gone with Michelin on all of my vehicles and the Defender 2 did not disappoint.

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Apr 12, 2025
M from Puyallup
5 out of 5 stars review

Quite ride

I bought these tires because a friend of mine recently got some. I am extremely pleased with the quiet ride that these tires provide. I'm looking forward to seeing how they perform during next winter season to see how they handle the snow and icy roads.

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May 15, 2025
Old, older guy
5 out of 5 stars review

Now what?

I've used Michelin tires for many years and never had a problem. I have a vibration problem with my Kia (1007 Sportage) and every thing, and I mean everything, has been checked and the last resort was to put 4 new tires on. I put on the same tire that were on the car, Michelins of course. The current tires were near aging out even though they were only about half worn out. So new tires—but the same vibration. Now what do I do. The car has been gone over twice by two different tech, both fully certified and both are stumped. Now what. The tires are great though.

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Aug 1, 2025
cj
5 out of 5 stars review

As Far so good. Really bought them for the winter we will know then. Still waiting.......

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Sep 18, 2025
George
5 out of 5 stars review

Really good all weather tire

I think they are the best tire for me. I get 100000 KLMs on a set

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Sep 18, 2025
Maple
4 out of 5 stars review

Tires are working fine Rebate program is regressing -poor to say the least

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Jul 30, 2025
Jj13
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect replacement tires

Perfect replacement tires for our vehicle

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Jul 22, 2025
MamaBean
4 out of 5 stars review

These are okay.

Noisy, hard ride. Leaves thick tracks on concrete driveway.

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Sep 20, 2025
Michelin fan
5 out of 5 stars review

Good value for the quality

Smooth ride from these tires!

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