Just bought these and could immediately tell the difference in decreased road noise and increased traction/handling. I had the first version just placed on the rear wheels which I can't complain about but I think these new ones are better.

You know how when you read reviews people say "Wow what a difference these tires make" Put a set of these Defender 2 Michelins on your SUV & then you'll be saying that too! Excellent tires.....well worth the money!!!

I bought this tire a year ago. I'm so glad I did. Very long lasting, handles well, is really quiet on smooth roads. No problems. Perfect for my ev car.

I researched tires for my 2013 Mazda3 and came to the many good reviews for the Defender 2. After driving around town, I can feel the difference between my OEM tires and the Defender 2. Definitely a lot less noise!

This is the third set of these tires I have purchased. Two sets on my previous Outback and this set for my most recent Outback. Extremely satisfied with the quiet ride and wet/dry performance. Highly recommend!

Expect more during the winter as a snow tire, paid good money for these tires , disappointed, wish u still had the first original weatherwise tires on the market, drove with them in the winter for 5 yrs. they had better grip and breaking. They didn't hydroplane. I won't put Xice back on car next year.

I bought my Michelin Ice tires for Wisconsin winter driving and now would not be without them. They provide me with the security I was looking for. My commute is only about 25 miles but it can be white knuckling sometimes. With my Michelin Ice tires I travel much more comfortably than without them. I would recommend them to anyone but especially to the gals who might be uncomfortable with winter driving.

I have been buying Michelin tires for over 40- years and have never been disappointed. Just when I thought I had found the best tire for rain and snow for my Pontiac Grand Prix, a competitors tire, Michelin comes through again with a far superior tire, the Michelin X-ICE. Excellent traction on both ice and snow, which is badly needed by any vehicle driving on winter roads in Iowa.

Bought my Defender 2 tires today 11/18/2024. Have to say that on the way home on the interstate with some new asphalt and some new pavement I noticed a hum inside the car that was not there before. Was hoping these new tires would be quiet. Maybe they will break in maybe not.

I bought these tires based upon the rating they received from Consumer Reports Magazine and my own personal experience with Michelin tires. The tires give a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride on my 2006 Toyota Avalon. They are replacing a set of Michelin Premier All Season tires.