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Michelin Defender2 - 215/55R17 98V Tire
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1,131 ratings1,045 reviews
  1. 5 stars85% (959)
  2. 4 stars8% (91)
  3. 3 stars3% (31)
  4. 2 stars2% (20)
  5. 1 star3% (30)

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Nov 25, 2025
Reviewer name: Paul Ward
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features

Braking is much better, smooth, good traction.

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Jan 21, 2026
Reviewer name: louginger
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent tire

Smooth ride with excellent traction in the wet and moderate snow.

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Jan 28, 2026
Reviewer name: WAYNE
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

GREAT TIRES

GREAT TIRES. SOFT ON THE ROAD,QUIET,HANDLES GREAT

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Dec 12, 2025
Reviewer name: ray
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Smooth driving

Michelin Defender 2 (Summer Tires) are great. Purchased May 2025.

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Feb 2, 2026
Reviewer name: Grey Ghost
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Explorer tires

Excellent tires. You get what you pay for

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Jan 24, 2026
Reviewer name: Chevy2
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Balanced

Very well balanced even without adding weights

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Feb 4, 2026
Reviewer name: Anthony
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great ride

So far, rides great, very smooth, and great handling

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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).

Jan 11, 2026
Reviewer name: Michelin Defender 2
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent durability

Log life and quality justified the price.

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Dec 30, 2025
Reviewer name: PAT
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

The only way to rid3

Great tires. Low noise. Stable and strong for highway driving.

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