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Michelin Defender2 - 235/55R18 104H Tire
4.7 out of 5 stars
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Aug 25, 2024
Reviewer name: Anonymous
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice tires but not performance oriented enough

Tires ride smoothly and quietly. Was hoping to replace my Michelin Primacy with another set of Michelin Primacy. Old tires had plenty of tread but were getting old (summer only car with low mileage). The Defender do not corner like the Primacy. The Primacy were more performance oriented and you can tell the difference. Unfortunately the Primacy in my tire size is no longer available (225R60/16). I do not drive like a race car driver but when I made a U-turn, you could tell they didn't grip the same. Also when making a left turn with and advanced light, sometimes I can tell my tires are slipping (accelerate a little too hard for the tires). I wish the Primacy were still available in my size.

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Apr 25, 2023
Reviewer name: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Have always been a fan of the Michelin tire. Don't know how often your customers get 100,000 miles out of their tires but I am coming up on that magical number. My Honda Accord has 195,000 miles on the odometer and the tires still have 4/32nd left of tread. They were purchased with 99,000 on the odometer, have had 3 low tire pressure warnings but never had one that left me stranded. Will recommend these to my family and friends. Thank you for building a GREAT PRODUCT.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

WG, we frequently receive testimonials from consumers advising us of their excellent mileage. Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback. Our customers ROCK!

Nov 13, 2023
Reviewer name: Carl
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Don’t expect good MPG

I decided on Defender 2s for my 2017 Acura TLX V6. I live in Florida but occasionally drive north in the winter. The tires are very quiet. The handling of the car is exception. These two aspects get 5 stars. What I have found that my mileage has decreased about 20 to 25%. I need to fill up after 300 miles instead of the 400 miles on the OEM tires.

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Michelin US

Carl, thank you for providing feedback on your experience with Defender2 tires. New tires having full tread depth will have more grip and rolling resistance in comparison to worn tires.  As the new tires wear, the rolling resistance decreases.  Over the life of the tires, all things being equal, the fuel efficiency should improve.

Aug 20, 2025
Reviewer name: Vangie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I love my new tires

I love my tires. I was distressed because we had a flat tire in the high-speed lane. We were concerned about replacing it. We were blessed to find a great company that replaced all four. We got a front-end alignment. I feel like I'm driving atop of the line Cadillac. My Highlander has always been a great ride, but the tires have made it a dream, and they look great. Bravo

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Nov 10, 2023
Reviewer name: Shrewsburyan
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Defender is a quality tire for New England conditions

This is my 2nd set of Defender tires. The Defender 1 or original gave me more than 85k safe miles and performed expertly in snow and rain. The Defender 2 allowed my car to hydroplane in a CT flash flood on I-84 at 40 mph. The Defender 1 gave me about 2% better gas mileage.

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Dec 2, 2025
Reviewer name: SNM
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Feeling comfortable and safe after replacing tires.

Feeling comfortable and safe after replacing tires.

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Sep 17, 2025
Reviewer name: Diane
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Quite ride. Grip well. Feel safe.

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Dec 9, 2025
Reviewer name: brandle
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Not good in rain

Really bad traction in the rain and on wet roads.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thank you for sharing your experience with the Defender®2 tires. We’re sorry to hear about the traction on wet roads. We recommend visiting a Michelin dealer for an inspection of tires to confirm proper installation and tire condition. Please give us a call if you have any questions or would like to discuss further. We can be reached at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Oct 29, 2025
Reviewer name: Sari280
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great

Nice! New tires took away the car sound.

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Nov 27, 2025
Reviewer name: Haseeb
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Low mpg

They drop the mileage however the ride is smooth and quiet

Review from michelinman.com
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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoy the smooth, quiet ride. Fuel economy can vary based on factors like tire pressure, alignment, and driving habits. We recommend visiting an authorized tire dealer for an inspection to ensure proper installation or call our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).