Defender2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 1085 reviews for the Defender2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 90% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The Michelin Defender 2 tires are generally well-received, providing a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride with excellent grip and handling, especially in wet and wintry conditions. Customers appreciate the long-lasting durability and high satisfaction, though some reported decreased fuel efficiency, harsher ride quality, and susceptibility to punctures.
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1051-1060 on 1085 reviews
I’m committed to the D2 !
2003 Lexus LS430, replaced Continentals with the D2–and I am blown away at the better ride, noise, wet traction, feel… I have never felt such a difference with tires. The car sits better and has a better stance. I am a believer in Michelin Defender, the Defender2 is even better. I am very pleased with this decision 100%.
DD205, thanks so much for taking the time to write a review on the Defender2, and thanks for your commitment to Michelin!
March 8, 2023
Best tires on the market.
I've purchased several tires in the defender range, normally lt or ltx but these are my first defender 2's, I can't tell you how impressed I am. smooth, quiet, and my fuel mileage increased over the stock tires. I like michelens because of the full depth siping, the tiny cuts in the tread where all the traction really comes from.
Horrible
Tires are noisy and track to groves
Read, you gave 5 stars yet negative comments. One of our team members will be in touch to discuss.
March 8, 2023
Great tread life
I put a very used set of these on a 1992 suburban, without the 4 wd hooked up. They were almost gone, and I never slipped. I'm in Michigan, on some Michelins.
Had the tires installed in January and the car rides so much better,
excellent tires
Made a huge difference over other brand . Changing my other vehicles to Michelin .
Had them for 60,000 miles. No troubles at all. May get close to the 80000 mile mark. Smooth ride, great handling!
Have a great trip
Bought them like a months ago not sure what to make of them not an expert on rubber, travel with them across the nation road condition not that good pot holes and falling trees uneven road. Driving 12:39 am Middle of the desert rear back left tire a screw about 3/16 size got into it dash light of low air light up, luckily a service station with in a mile patch the tire and keep on driving. Not sure how much is the damage on the front tires with all the pot holes got into it. We do not need a team of experts to judge the tires. No concerns about the performance of the tires it’s great but what kills the tires is the composition what is made off more resistance to all the crazy elements on the road . I don’t care if you have to put particles of airplanes tires just do it make long lasting tire, Now I have to go the front counter of the retailer , which I hate this process. Theirs no time for star rating. No problem , I would talk to your research team and engineering and the president of tired company. Hope no other family goes to the same vacation trip, what profanity ?
We are sorry to read of your disappointment in the Defender2. Remember, as part of the Michelin Promise Plan, there is a 60 day satisfaction guarantee. Simply return to the selling retailer to have the tires swapped out.
January 23, 2023
Michelin Tires are the BEST!
Amazing handling, and my car has never driven so smooth! I did see an immediate drop in MPG approximately 4 mpg due to having more rubber on the ground which explains the go cart like handling. The overall handling and comfort is well worth the small loss in mpg.
Honda Ridgeline Tires
Had them a month and they are doing fine. This Michelin was not my first choice, but supposedly the ones I wanted are no longer available. Not enough miles to rate anything at the moment.