I installed these tires on a S80 2006 Volvo that came with Michelin tires when I purchased it pre-owned. The car now has 130,000 miles on it and only two sets of Michelin tires for those miles. The Defender tires are guaranteed for 90,000 miles before needing replacement???? So far I'm very happy with the tires. Handling is great and road noise is minimal.

I have had such excellent wear and drivability with Michelin tires. I bought a performance car and needed to have something that would compliment the car and the expectations of being safe in the extreme changes in the North East weather. Michelin Defender has met all my expectations! I have always had the Michelin Energy Plus but decided to try the Defender. I am so psyched! Not only do they handle well, they are very quiet-and that great warantee leaves me confident and happy! We have had downpours here out of the blue and puddles that can't be avoided and my car handled very well. Thanks to Michelin. GREAT RELIABLE TIRES!

As a daily driver and weekend short road trip taker my old 99 Honda Accord has better road feel and control, it tracks straight down the highway. When your driving in the hills of southern Indiana you want all the road grip you can get for those tight corners and wild life that tend to run out in front of you at any time of day. My daughter now drives this car and I know she is safer on the defenders and the long tread wear is a bonus.

I paid for a performance car, but it drifted on accelerated corners much too soon. When the road was wet the car never felt like it was stabile. At the price paid for this I gave wet stops so much latitude that I must have made the folks behind me nuts. I just felt unsafe. Dearler could do nothing and said that it had performance tires...albeit not top of the line tires. After substantial research I returned to the Michelin brand I had used on my truck prior to this purchase; "Defenders" specifically. Not only was cost of the original tires a waste, the price of the car is a waste if the tires won't let it perform to the engineer's design. It was great to finally get my money's worth! I have since put these on my son's car and recommended them to friends. Note: these are much more quiet than the older Michelins I've owned. Also, the older Michelins were rated for 65K miles. I logged over 200K and on a truck, no less.With an expected 90,000 mile life, I can't wait to see if these outlast the car.

Used on Honda Odyssey regular family in town driving predominantly but also highway trips. Tires ride great - NO Noise. Have held pressure well and wear seems good after 1 year (20K miles). I am well pleased - would purchase again and recommend. I trust my family on them.

This year, I decided to invest in these highly rated tires for the sake of my son, who would be using the car frequently for his college classes and for the mileage required on his job. I wanted a durable, long-lasting tire with great handling on dry, wet, and snowy roads, mainly with my son's safety in mind. As a relatively new driver, my son has remarked that the difference in handling between these Michelin Defenders and our old tires is like night and day, and as a seasoned driver, who enjoys pleasure trips on a variety of road surfaces, I can only agree. I really enjoy the sporty, yet smooth, quiet ride. Although we have not yet experienced winter conditions on these tires, we are both confident that their winter performance will also impress us beyond all expectations. This particular tire purchase has been a wise one indeed.

My local tire dealer recommended the Michelin Defender tire for my needs as I commute 70 miles to work every day. It rains a lot up here and I was tired of 'hydroplaning' to work on my previous brand of tires. The Defender surpassed my expectations in the rain. They are also very smooth driving on dry pavement. I will definitely buy this tire again when my 90,000 miles are up! Thank you!

Just love my Michelin Defender tires. Have always had Michelin's on my '03 Jetta TDI. I have 160k on her and this is the 3rd set of Michelins on the car. Have gotten almost 80k on oem tires, if it wasn't for winter and the snow I bet I could have gotten 90k on them. second set I only got 70k due to an alignment issue' I'm expecting these defenders to be my last set of tires on my Jetta before I trade her in. The ride is smooth, handle well in the rain, and I'm expecting the same if I ever get into snowy situations, being in Phoenix now..........doesn't snow here but if I make a road trip back to Jersey, we'll be testing them out. Oh and the fuel mileage, keep them properly inflated and my Jetta got almost 53 mpg on a recent road trip. Love my Michelin's............keep making a quality product and that's all I will buy!! Thank you Michelin!!

Purchased these tires based on reviews...Seem much more quiet than prior tires (Not Michelin) One noticeable issue is very stiff sidewall. Tires ride hard and do not absorb small road imperfections well. Other than the noticeable harsher ride I am hoping to see improved mileage.

Purchased these tires based on a leading consumer groups review and have not been disappointed. The tires have been performing and handling great regardless of the Texas weather I am driving in from 105 degree days to driving in a down pour with standing water on the road to driving on sleet covered roadways.