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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender2 - 215/55R17 98V Tire for
Michelin Defender2 - 215/55R17 98V Tire
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Oct 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Old MSU grad
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent value and all around tire for me.

I have been a huge fan of your tires for most of my driving experiences. From pickups to sedans to luxury SUV's I have always enjoyed the road feel and confidence your tires provided. A quiet and comfortable ride and the extended wear I get is hard to beat. We have to drive through all kinds of weather here in Michigan.

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Sep 15, 2026
Reviewer name: bobo5
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love my new Defender 2 tires

I love my new Michelin Defender 2 tires! I now have them installed on both of my vehicles. They are much quieter than the OEM tires put on by the car manufacturers. They handle great, grip the road confidently on both wet and dry pavement. They provide a smooth and comfortable ride and with an 80,000 mi treadwear warranty I look forward to having them for a long time. They look great on both of my vehicles. I am very pleased with this purchase and the overall quality and value these tires provide.

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Sep 5, 2026
Reviewer name: Rugman
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Replaced original equipment tirres on our Subaru Outback. These tires were recommended by our service people and I think they gave us good information. They seem to ride smoother and quieter than original tires and if the expected treadwear is as we were informed we will be extremely happy with them. I feel that they are a great tire for the price.

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Sep 8, 2026
Reviewer name: Birchie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Tires

These are the 10th set of Michelin Tires I have owned. Most of the sets were for my trucks and were awesome tires. They are more expensive than regular tires but I definitely believe that you get what you pay for. I would rather pay a little more upfront and get more than 80,000 miles than to repeat buying more sets of tires that don't last.

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Aug 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Hairpin
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Living Up to Well-earned Reputation

7000 mile history with this set of Michelin Tires - Have been impressed with low road noise something I highly value and have not always experienced in other premium tier lines. Most have been satisfactory when new and I consider these Michelins still new given only 7000 miles on them.

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Jul 13, 2026
Reviewer name: Geo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I have driven about 20 miles so far. My engine check line came on and my engine was misfiring. Presently I'm waiting for my mechanic to install a new engine coil. Right after the installation, I had to get an alignment, the steering wheel was vibrating. I can't say that I drove enough to share my subjective opinion. My mechanic recommend your brand. He said your tires last longer than Bridgestone. I think Bridgestone sound cooler and I think they are a lower purchase price. I do feel that the Bridgestone tires lasted a long time. If yours last longer, great, but I may not pay attention

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Jun 28, 2026
Reviewer name: J FM 27
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Phenomenal all around tire

I have traveled between 40 and 60,000 miles per year on the road as a Salesrep, and have had experience with Goodyear, Firestone,, hoe, Continental, and Dunlap tires, and while they've all been adequate, only even Michelin tire, specifically the defender and the defender two, have given me the performance that I was looking for. Very good in the snow on my SUVs, as well as a fabulous ride, great cornering And secure in the knowledge that if I should get a blowout, which I never have, I would likely have plenty of time to pull over and deal with it as opposed to a worst case scenario. I would have no other for my vehicles. Michelin knows how to build a tire to give its customers the best value. A little more money, but well worth it in my humble opinion.

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Jul 7, 2026
Reviewer name: Fun_Sponge
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Amazing longevity! Way past warranty!

I can't recommend these tires enough! We have them on our CRV. They have 95,000 miles on the tire themselves-maybe a bit more. Last time we had them checked @ 93,000 miles they still 4 tread depth! I'm just patiently waiting for the best sale to put new ones on. Don't skip these tires. No hydroplaning in water, great in snow- did good in ice, great on the highway! All have weared equally as well.

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Oct 1, 2026
Reviewer name: JASx
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Not so great

I replaced the OEM Hankook brand that I never did care for. I selected these because of the higher rating over the GoodYear that I've used on my last three cars. These aren't much better. The road noise is just as loud, there is too much bounce and the wet traction just isn't there.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

We're sorry to hear your Defender 2 tires haven't delivered the comfort and performance expected. Ride feel, road noise, and wet traction can be influenced by factors such as vehicle application, inflation pressure, and alignment. We recommend visiting an authorized tire dealer for an inspection to help identify the cause. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 8 AM-1 PM EST).

Jul 1, 2026
Reviewer name: steve62
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Rough ride and noisy

I'm sure the Defender 2 will last a long time. These tires seem to have a stiffer sidewall and harder rubber compound than the OEM tires my Toyota Highlander came with. The Defender 2 ride is much harsher and after about 15K miles they got noisy on smoother road surfaces. I also noticed the wet traction really got worse around 15K miles. I am dreading that I may have to drive on these tires for 3-4 more years, but tires are too expensive to replace them already. I will not buy them again.

Review from michelinman.com
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