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Michelin Defender2 - 235/55R18 104H Tire
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Aug 15, 2025
Reviewer name: Honda driver
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Buying Michelin Tires goes back many years starting with my family. Paying a higher price for a tire is worth every cent and the warranty on the Michelin Defender 2 goes a long way on the wear and tear on the tires. The Defender 2 is a quite and smooth tire and I am very satisfied with the performance of the tire.

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Aug 25, 2025
Reviewer name: Old fogey
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Pleased with my purchase

I bought a set of 4 to replace nearly 6 year old tires that were constantly losing air. I've using them for 3 months. At first they seemed overly responsive to the steering wheel, but I have adapted well to this, I think. I also drive an old Nissan pickup and the contrast is marked. The review I read in a national consumer journal was correct.

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Dec 30, 2024
Reviewer name: myshadow68
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Smooth Quiet Ride & Worth the Price

Absolutely love these tires, recommended by several Pali owners. Better than the Hancock Better than the Hancock tire that Palisade comes with by default if you can believe that. I'm a Realtor and I cover a large geographic area so I spend countless hours and days driving. The ability to be able to make calls to my customers without all the background noise and a comfortable ride are absolutely paramount! With these tires, trust that you can get comfy, sit back in your seat and enjoy the ride!

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Apr 12, 2024
Reviewer name: Ross
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Tires

I only use Michelin Tires on both of my vehicles, and have for many years, Michelin Defenders in the summer & Michelin X-Ice in the winter. I have always received great service, traction & ride, and highly recommend Michelin Tires to my Family & anyone who has asked.,

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Aug 27, 2024
Reviewer name: Smitty
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Top Quality Tire

Installed new Defender 2 mid April 2024. Very pleased with the handling when driving are 2015 Elantra. Notice a big difference in wet conditions. Like driving a different vehicle. Very pleased with the performance of this top notch tires. Definitely good value for the buck. Highly recommended.

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Oct 2, 2025
Reviewer name: aca2414
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible wet weather tire

Worst tires I have ever owned. I drive a 2015 Honda Odyssey and the Defender 2 makes this car almost indriveable in wet weather. In the rain or on wet pavement from a stop sign there is tire slippage and if I am turning from a stop sign the tires slip to the point that the traction light turns on (I am being very gentle on the throttle). Merging from a turn causes the van to slide and momentarily lose traction. I have had the tires store where I bought these look at them on 2 occasions and nothing visibly wrong with the tire, and I have had repair shops check out the van, and it is fine. I am going into my 3rd winter with these tires and every wet season they have been terrible. Stay away from these tires, especially if you own a 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We’re sorry to hear about the traction issues you’ve encountered in wet conditions. Safety and performance are our top priorities, and your feedback is important to us.

Mar 10, 2025
Reviewer name: Michael D
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Defender 2's are LOUD, LOUD tires

I wish I could give a "0" to the defender 2. I just purchased them last week and they are LOUD. Very, Very LOUD. They are so bad my wife does not want to drive in the Santa Fe with me. If you are smart, please stay away from the Defender 2. Thank you.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Michael D, we're sorry to read of your dissatisfaction in the Defender2 tires. We recommend to return to the selling retailer and make them aware. Give us a call if you have further questions. We can be reached at 866-866-6605 8am-5pm EST Mon-Fri.

May 8, 2024
Reviewer name: Christopher
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best tire I've ever owned

My 2014 Subaru came with Continental tires that only endured for a little over 15k miles. I immediately put on the Defender tire in 2016. I have been going strong for over eight years and close to 90k miles on them. I'm just about due for my next set and you can rest assured that I'll be getting some Defender 2's.

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Sep 2, 2025
Reviewer name: Lincoln lover
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires made my car I bought used ride and drive so much better like a new car very pleased

I has one tire replaced due to dry rot and then a couple weeks after that the rest of the set (3) I was so happy how my car drove I bought the Lincoln town car used and these new tires made the car drive so much better like driving on butter I had another Lincoln and it drove the same with Michelin tires the defender 2 are great tires

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Sep 18, 2025
Reviewer name: GXEJoe
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Mazda CX-5

Great tires that grip better than any All Season I've ever owned. Wet (rain) or dry pavement, these tires hug the road like the best of them. I'd give them 5 stars, except I find them to be a little louder past 70km/h than I'd like… they have a slight buzz depending on the speed at which you're rolling which gets higher pitched and louder the faster you go. I stalled on a 2021 Mazda CX-5.

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