I have over 85,000 miles on a set and just found out the A/S version of the Defender is no longer available yet still on everyones website. The H+T version is more than 10% aditional cost with more than 10% less treadwear life. The H+T does have a higher speed rating than the A/S, but the 118mph speed rating of the original is more than enough for my Prius.

The tires are outstanding in tread wear and sound reduction on my travels from home to work distance of 35 miles. They absorb those nasty pot holes with ease without bouncing the car to new verticle heights! Price was reasonable with numerous outlets around our area. Keep up the great product work and research.

I use these tires on a Ford Taurus and find them to be the perfect combination of smooth ride and secure traction. They really grab the road and are superb when braking on wet roads. My mileage showed noticeable improvement. I couldn't be happier with the quality. These were recommended to me my tire dealer who I have dealt with for 25 years.

This a a great tire for a great car. I live in Illinois where extreme weather is the norm. I replaced the tires on my 09 Fit with Michelin Defenders and notice an immediate improvement in my car's already superb handling on virtually all of Illinois' road conditions -- rough, wet, snow and ice. This is a year-round vehicle, and the combination of car and tires gets us where we need to go. This was the right tire, at the right price, to complement an already fun-to-drive car in both urban and highway environments.

Buying tires is a stressful task for a senior citizen. I reviewed the types of tires recommended for my SUV and then zeroed in on 2 or 3 tire models. Read the reviews on all, and the Michelin Defender came out on top. Have been extremely pleased with the performance, ride, wearability so far! This was a great purchase! Thank you.

I was looking for a long wearing tire that had a comfortable ride. Of course a reasonable price was a goal as well. The Michelin Defender met those needs in an outstanding manner. I installed 4 of them on both of our cars and we couldn't be happier with them.

Of all the tires I purchased in the past, my first choice is always Michelin because I found the tires to be very reliable, tread wear that matches its warranty claims, and helps provide a smoother ride. After the initial tires from my new cars wear out, I always switch to Michelin.

I've had many cars and trucks over the years and a variety of tires. People would recommend a specific brand and I'd give it a try. Some were quite good. But a very good friend of mine recommended the Michelin Defenders. He went on and on about how the ride was improved. He drives in heavy stop and go traffic in all kinds of weather and said he could stop safely in rain, snow, whatever. Well, I took the leap and lo and behold he was not kidding. A few days after I bought them it was raining quite hard and a vehicle in front of me stopped suddenly. I thought for sure I'd slide into him but no I didn't. I am so impressed with the way my car handles. It seems like it's a much smoother ride and going over bumps or rough roads is much nicer. I think all new cars should have this tire as the standard!! Thanks for making me feel safe driving! Excellent tire. Will definitely be my tire of choice in the future.

I have always opted for low-end budget tires in the past. Due to performance issues, I decided to purchase the Michelin Defenders this time around. I immediately noticed a significant difference in handling, ride smoothness and noise levels. Haven't experienced snow yet (coming soon!), but up to this point I couldn't be happier.

My Honda CR-V had tires which wore well - but were noisy even after consistent rotations. When I was ready for replacement - after speaking with others I researched and compared and identified the Michelin Defender as the replacement set of tires. I have been more than pleasantly surprised at the improvement in handling, quiet ride and feel in both wet and dry conditions. (almost back to the new car feel). The Michelin Defender is a great product and I feel safe and confident in driving conditions whether daily or on a leisure ride. Thank you Michelin!