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Customer reviews for Michelin Defender2 - 215/55R17 98V Tire for
Michelin Defender2 - 215/55R17 98V Tire
4.7 out of 5 stars
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  3. 3 stars3% (28)
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Feb 22, 2026
Ron 800
5 out of 5 stars review

I love the tires. It snowed about 6 inches and didn’t have any trouble at all. The tires are very quiet and the ride is very smooth. I’m getting ready to purchase another set for my other vehicle.

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Mar 6, 2026
Florida girl
5 out of 5 stars review

Long life tires

I had these on my 1998 Grand Marquis, and my 2006 Buick Lucerne, best tires ever. Now I am getting ready to purchase them for my 2023 GMC Acadia. There is not a better tire made in my opinion than Michelan

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Feb 28, 2026
Wild Willie 538
5 out of 5 stars review

Best tire and long lasting.

The durability of the is everything I expected. Grip going around corners have no slip. Stability at high speeds are great. Traction is great on slippery and snowy roads in Michigan. Long last wear is what I wanted in a tire.

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Feb 19, 2026
Mike
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Tire Ever

This is the second set of these ties I have bought , now I have 2 cars with them ,, great tire , if I had known how awesome they were years ago I'd have been riding on them sooner , quality , value , and great ride.

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Feb 17, 2026
S P
3 out of 5 stars review

Maybe I am missing something

Not sure where the outstanding ride quality reviews come from. Placed these on a Kia Telluride and the ride quality is noticeably rougher. The vehicle always appears to sway back and forth and you feel every bump.

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reply from Consumer Care MIC US

Stephen, thank you for sharing your experience with the Defender 2 tires. Ride comfort can be influenced by factors such as inflation, alignment, and installation, which may affect how the vehicle feels. We recommend having these checked by an authorized tire dealer. If you’d like additional support, Michelin’s Consumer Care team is happy to help. Our number is 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).

Feb 21, 2026
Steve468
4 out of 5 stars review

Good ride. Surprisingly my gas mileage went down 2 miles per gallon from the Michelin Privacy tires I had on from the factory. My vehicle is a 2022 Ford Maverick hybrid.

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Feb 15, 2026
John
5 out of 5 stars review

New Tires

Cannot comment on wear or durability because the tires are brand new. So far the the grip and traction are great. I will need to give a review later for wet and snow in my area.so far only dry roads.

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Feb 17, 2026
Stephen TF
5 out of 5 stars review

Good in snow.

It's too soon to comment on durability however with the recent heavy snow falls in Toronto, the Defender 2 tires were the best performing all season tires we have had to date.

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Feb 10, 2026
mary123
5 out of 5 stars review

Great tires

I bought these tires in November, just in time for winter. They handle very well in the snow, have had no issues navigating snowy roads. When the roads have been dry (no snow on them), they grip the road well. Happy with my purchase.

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May 4, 2026
Jenn
5 out of 5 stars review

Great grip

I’ve never had a full set of brand new Michelin tires before. They are great. Good grip of the road and v Ty quiet.

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