The Defender tire is installed on a Subaru which is used as a pleasure driving car. The tire has been driven nearly 2000 miles, mainly on highways but also on several dirt and gravel roads, and performed nicely. The tire does not create excess road noise on the highway. So far it has only been driven under dry conditions, so can not comment on its handling in snow or rain.

I purchased a set of Michelin Defender tires for my 2008 Subaru Outback. After 7000 miles, the tread wear isn't even noticeable. The performance on snow, slush and water is phenomenal. These tires are extremely quiet at highway speeds and handle well on both twisty mountain roads and interstate driving. While they are not a dedicated snow tire, I use them year round in Wyoming winters with the only complaint of moderate ice traction. These tires will be purchased by me again.

The Defender tires where installed on my wifes Subaru Outback. Within minutes of leaving the tire shop I was impressed. We have had these tires for about 10,000 miles and I have no complaints. We have seen improvements in handling and traction. I will buy another set of these next time. They are a little costly but you get what you pay for.

I use Defender tires daily to commute to the Bronx, NY from a suburban area. They are durable, reliable and require little to no maintainance.Roughly every six weeks to two months I check the air and add as needed. which is usually not much. A couple of times I have gotten glass stuck in the tires. The good thing is they are so tough that it becomes noticable, but not completely flat. So I am able to get the tire repaired before I have a flat on the road. As a female, this makes my life easy as I do not have to worry about changing flats. In all honest, I do not have any negatives with these tires. I get 50,000 mileage out of new Michelin tires and always buy this brand.

On the road, on a long family trip, I can trust my Michelin Defender tires to keep our family safe from mishaps of the road and weather conditions. I feel confident as I am cruising down the open highway. This is my second time around I have purchased Michelin tires for my two new vehicles. I feel confident in the Michelin tires performance and I would highly recommend it, especially for families with children.

My new set of 4 Defender tires that I put on my Sienna is my first experience with Michelin. I just bought them this winter, 2012. Overall, my Sienna runs smoothly with these tires and it is quiet. So far, I only have one thousand mile on them. I don't encounter any problem with the tires. I still believe that these tires are fine quality, so they would last up to at least 70K miles. Factory tread warranty is 90k miles. I am willing to pay for the price and expect to receive its quality that Michelin promises.

I did my research before purchasing these tires! I am so glad I did... I have been driving them for about a year now and I rotate and balance them with every other oil change. They are wonderful and have made a difference in my gas mileage! Right now I plan to continue to use this brand and style on all my future vehicles!

I own an all-wheel-drive Honda CRV. It's a great suv, but it's not easy on tires. I've always used Michelin. They've always been dependable, but this new Defender is the best ever. It has excellent road grip, wet or dry, quiet on all types of pavement, and it is as smooth as riding on a velvet carpet. This tire is the best one yet. Give it a 5+.

I purchased these tires based upon the "Michelin" name, thinking I was getting a superior tire for paying more money than other brands I was considering. I was way wrong. These tires do not perform or last any longer than lower priced tires made by other brands I used in the past, so I feel I paid more money than I needed to. Never again.

I love Michelin tires, they stop shorter and actually keep me from slipping on slippery roads. They handle well at all different speeds, city streets as well as turnpikes. I drove in a couple inches of slush and had no trouble moving or stopping. I would recommend them to everyone.