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Michelin Defender2 - 215/55R17 98V Tire
4.7 out of 5 stars
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Mar 16, 2026
Annie20
5 out of 5 stars review

Great traction and quiet, smooth ride

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Mar 28, 2026
PooglieJ
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet Ride

Very quiet ride!

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May 4, 2023
Bob T
5 out of 5 stars review

Quit procrastinating...just buy them!

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!!!

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Dec 24, 2023
Dd
5 out of 5 stars review

Defender 2 is a great tire.

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.

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Jan 6, 2023
Brian340
5 out of 5 stars review

Less noise, more traction.

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.

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Mar 18, 2024
BillyBuff
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Noiseless Tires

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!

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Mar 21, 2023
Marvinm38
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome quiet ride. Excellent handling.

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!

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Aug 31, 2024
Impressed
5 out of 5 stars review

Smooth ride

I just bought all four tires, (as I had expired dry almost cracking tires around the rim - didn't know tires did this - I was experiencing a rough ride on the freeways, bouncy/shaky like I was out of alignment, but the steering will didn't shake/move) so I was afraid of a blowout. I drove off, and drove the 405/5 freeways and it made such a big smooth difference!

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Nov 28, 2024
Vietnam Combat Veteran KJ
5 out of 5 stars review

Wow, what a great set of Defender2 tires for snow and ice!

3 weeks before our first Colorado major winter storm, i had a set of Defender2 tires put on. Our first storm, over 5 days, was over 40" of snow, which then turned into several inches of ice. I have a very steep driveway and with my previous tires, I slid at every inch of snow we received (I have a 2023 KIA Sorento 4WD). Not only was I able to drive up my driveway without any trouble, but when I came back, I easily drove down the driveway without the ABS kicking in. These tires are amazing. Please thank the engineers. I have been driving for 64 years and have never had an experience so spectacular. Thank you all!

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Apr 29, 2025
MICH QUEEN
5 out of 5 stars review

I HAD MICHELIN DEFENDER 2 FOR NINE YEARS WITH NO PROBLEMS SO I REPLACED THEM WITH THE SAME BRAND. I was pleased with the longevity and the ride. I live where there's lots of snow, but it doesn't stop me from driving. THE DEFENDER 2 tires plowed through without slipping or spinning I'm pleased with my purchase.

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