Defender2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 1009 reviews for the Defender2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 90% of reviewers recommend this tire
21-30 on 1009 reviews
Great Stability
The tires are great. Also, I got an alignment. Now my vehicle ride so much better. My salesman informed me that if I have a flat tire he would fixed it for free. I would tell everyone to go to Belle Tire for service.
The only way to rid3
Great tires. Low noise. Stable and strong for highway driving.
Great tires - but rebate process pain.
Tires are great but the rebate process is a nightmare. Could you possibly make it any more difficult to attach the receipt image? Really? Why not give an instant rebate at time of purchase? Only one reason I can think of, Michelin is hoping for leakage. Not a great customer experience.
Great Performance
I have purchased Defender tires for 20+ years and these Defender2 tires are outstanding for performance and the ride and control are excellent. Best tire in snow and they give you confidence because they hold the road so well. The only tire I will put on my cars.
Great tires!
Michelin makes a good tire. We have complete confidence in the set we bought.
Michelin Defender 2's - Worst tires I've had
I switched the Yokohama YK-GTX for Michelin Defender 2 tires. The Yokos were stiff, jolted over road holes/bumps, responsive steering, but were nice & quiet. Wanted a smooth, quiet ride, that handled curves smoothly and that absorbed holes and bumps on roads and the freeway like my previous Michelins did. The Defender 2 tires are horrible. My car feels like a Tilt-a-Whirl, unstable, squirrely, and they are not quiet, mostly smooth, but the steering needs second-to-second monitoring and concentration. My last Michelins were outstanding and outlasted their warranty, just stated cracking in the Arizona summer heat. They were smooth, quiet, absorbing and steered wonderfully. So disappointed, paid much more for the Michelins and now I feel stuck...
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry these tires haven't met expectations. We recommend having an authorized dealer inspect the tires. Handling concerns can sometimes be caused by alignment, installation or vehicle related conditions. If your within 60 days of purchase, the Michelin Promise Plan includes a 60 day satisfaction guarantee. Feel free to discuss with your dealer or give us a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin US
January 7, 2026
I will buy again and recommend to friends.
These are the fifth or sixth set of Defenders I have purchased and love them. Quite durable, great tread life, great handling and very good in wet and snow conditions. I will buy again and recommend to friends.
Disappointed
Tires do not work well on wet or slippery roads as indicated by the sales person. Nearly had An accident recently. Car slid and rock sideways on a hill I’ve driven before without a problem with my old tires. I don’t feel safe using these tires on slippery and icy roads now.
Thank you for letting us know about your experience on slippery and icy roads. We are sorry to hear you experienced this. Our records show a member of our Consumer Care team has been in contact with you. If you'd like to discuss your case further, please give us a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin US
January 6, 2026
amazing tires
amazing tires
Great durability
At 86,000 miles these tires are just starting to get noisy but plenty of tread left to make it safely to 90,000. I'm impressed!!