Defender2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 1157 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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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.
Feel confident driving in winter roads so far Purchased another set for my new/ used car Neesan Jule 2011
Smooth, quiet ride
Wow! I love these tires! My previous tires were Michelin's and were excellent also.
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.
205/55R16 91H Michelin Defender 2 BW tires
I bought these tires about a month ago and am really pleased with them so far. They ride good & do not have much road noise.
big O
I'm not a tire person, so I'm really not noticing anything different. It's more mental for me. So yes, I love that I feel safer with new tires.
Good store, nice people, fast service, good product.
Quality? Radial runout.
We purchased a set and have had a horrible time with balance. We’ve had three replaced under warranty due to radial runout, had them force balanced as well as regular spin balance, and they still are bouncy. It seems now that they are so hard they amplify any slight defect I. The road. On a perfectly smooth road they are almost ok, but 98% of the time they are bouncy as in out of balance. Recommended only if you plan on going 55 mph or less!
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January 3, 2023
New Tires !
I recently had Big O Tires in Las Cruces, NM install Michelin Defender 2 tires on my wife's Lexus RX350. Although we always use Michelin tires, these Defenders are much better than the previous Michelins, which I believe were labeled "Economy" or something similar. The Defenders are quieter and also provide a smoother ride. Although these tires are rated to 75,000 miles, we will not wear them out in the foreseeable future
Great durability
Happy with my purchase. An upgrade from what I originally intended buying (out of stock), but I’m glad to know o got a great tire and feel very safe driving, knowing they should last a long time.