About 10 months ago, I started researching replacement tires for the car I bought new in 2009. I read glowing reviews for the Michelin Defender tires, and how well they performed. I also read the info about how it is an "Eco" tire that rolls with less resistance, thus saving money with fuel economy, and that they should last many many thousands of miles. I ended up getting a good deal at a local retailer. Almost immediately, as I drove out from the tire dealer after the installatiion, I noticed that it did indeed feel like my car was rolling easier. When I checked, my fuel economy seemed to conservatively be at least 1 MPG better (if not more). I've driven through a snowy winter with great traction, and in hot weather. The tires are holding up great, and corner great too.

Purchased the Defender tires for my wife's minivan. Ride is excellent, and according to the overhead info center in the van the fuel mileage has gone up 2-3mpg. These tires are pricey, but I believe you get what you pay for with them. Would reccomend them highly. Only have about 10,000miles on them so far, so can't really speak about the 90k mile treadlife warranty yet.

I purchased my first set of Michelin tires in 1975. These tires won my confidence with their durability, craftsmanship, and safety. To this day, Michelin has been and remains my tire of choice. I buy them, I recommend them, and I plan to remain a Michelin man!

I've been a loyal customer for over 20 now, had a set of Michelin tires on every car I've owned. the defender line is another great product from a reliable company. I had a quieter ride, fuel economy and handling in different types of weather. for price is a great value and I a piece of mind of having a quality product from great company. I would recommend theses tires to anyone in the market for tires.

After reading countless reviews online I had decided to purchase the defender tires. I had used the hydro edge before and I was very pleased with the results. This was certainly and improvement and in more than one time of momentary distraction helped my car to come to a safe and quick stop even under the torrential downpours we get here in south Florida from time to time. Very happy with Michelin and its products and can recommend to anyone

The requirements I have for tires on my Lincoln Town Car Designer are few - soft and quiet and the man who takes care of my car said Defender. He took my car and had them put on about a month ago and so far I am very pleased with these tires. They are soft and quiet.

At first, I didn't understand why some people said these tires were noisy. I thought maybe they had lemons. After almost a year of use - with regular tire service and rotations, I came to understand. It is almost impossible to hear the radio or hold a conversation while driving on highways or interstates, which is the mainstay of my driving. In city, below 45 mph, they aren't bad, other than that, the noise is ear numbing! I still have plenty of wear of them, but I can't take the noise any longer. Tomorrow, I'm getting them off my van and getting something else.

I had purchased the Michelin Defender in October of 2013 and only got just under 15,000 miles and had a blowout. I took it back to the retailer that I purchased it from to get it replaced because of the 90,000 mile warranty and they informed me there was no warranty and I had to purchase another new tire. Needless to say I feel that I have just been scammed and personally I don't know Michelin would do business with someone that doesn't uphold their own company warranties. I deserve my money back for the second tire so what are you going to do?

When our daughter was born 33 years ago my wife insisted on michelin tires for her car and they were so smooth riding and long lasting that we have them on all our cars and trucks inculding our F350 truck that is used to pull the camper with Michelins. It sold me on them and will not buy anything else. There is really nothing bad I can say about the service we've gotten from Michelin tires. I'm a firm believer you get what you pay for and Michelin delivers!!

During the life of the original Michelin tires one had to be replaced due to our wonderful Michigan roads. The particular dealer didn't have Michelin's, so it had to be replaced by what they indicated was "identical". For the next 15k miles any highway speed travel caused the car to vibrate to the point even the passenger seat would shake if no one was sitting in it! After taking it to the dealer and finding the issue was the tire, I had enough and purchased the Defender. Great wear life warranty was what swayed me, but have to say my original ride is back. Car is again comfortable to drive at highway speeds and the traction is outstanding. Obviously the only downfall is the excessive price vs. other brands, but that's life!