MICHELIN Defender2
Tires engineered to last longer without any compromise, for your Sedan, SUV, and Truck. Whether planning for the next family road trip, going about your daily routine, or using your vehicle to support your professional activities, Michelin offers excellent mileage while delivering uncompromised comfort and a quiet drive.
Engineered to outlast no matter the distance.
Our longest lasting tire now lasts even longer. Michelin Defender2 is completely redesigned to meet the needs of modern vehicles. It offers the increased tread life that today's families expect on their passenger cars and CUVs.
- Michelin sedan, CUV, SUV all-season on-road tire
- Long-lasting tread life
- Secure handling in all weather conditions
- Quiet and comfortable ride
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Key benefits for MICHELIN Defender2 tire
Engineered to Outlast
The Michelin Defender2 tire outlasted three leading competitive tires by more than 25,000 miles on a treadwear test, delivering 2 extra years of treadlife. (1)
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MICHELIN Defender2 Warranties
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We want you to be 100% satisfied with your Michelin replacement passenger or light truck tires so they are backed by the Michelin Promise Plan™.
The Michelin Promise Plan™ includes the following benefits: 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, Roadside Assistance, Manufacturer's Limited Warranty & Treadwear Warranty.
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Defender2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 1156 reviews for the Defender2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 90% of reviewers recommend this tire
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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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Posted on April 14, 2026 by JDD
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OUCH
I have a 2019 Subaru Outback (AWD) . It’s going to be 7 years old shortly and has 61,000 miles on it as I average <8,000 a year. I have limited knowledge of cars and tires. 2022 I went to the East Lansing Costco and bought all new tires. 2024 I had a tire repair of the valve as it was leaking. This last week the repair failed and they repaired it again. The very nice tire manager I need ALL new tires because there will be too much difference in the traction because of the miles now on the other tires. (I understand this) BUT in 2022, instead of giving me a new tire or tires they repaired that tire. The tires only had about 16,000 miles on them. My question is: Could they have just REPLACED ONLY that tire in 2022? ? WARANTY DOESNT HELP YOU OUT THAT MUCH AS I HAD TO TO REPLACE 4 TIRES INSTEAD OF JUST ONE COSTCO DID GIVE ME SOME DISCOUNTS BUT STILL
Vehicle Make: SUBARU OUTBACK
Purchase date: 04/14/26
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Moose62
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Great Tires!
Very smooth riding on these tires!
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Vehicle Make: Toyota Highlander Limited
Purchase date: 04/14/26
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Bart B
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Top Notch Tires Out there
Defender & Defender 2 by Michelin are simply one of the best choices you can make out there. The comfort, the stability and traction are always great with those tires. I had Defender put on my Honda CRV back in 2022 and it still performs exceptionally well after four years of driving and bout 38K Miles. Few months ago I had new Micheli Defender 2 put on my wife's Nissan Altima and the tires do not dissapoint and are honestly the best & safest option out there on the market. I got both sets installed at Costco and we are very happy with them A++
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Vehicle Make: Nissan Altima
Purchase date: 10/15/25
Posted on April 13, 2026 by Cpac
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Rides smoothly
The ride is smooth thus far, will give a better review in time
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Vehicle Make: Honda Odyssey
Purchase date: 02/25/26
Posted on April 11, 2026 by NumbEars
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Very loud tires don’t buy
I changed to defender 2 hoping for a quieter ride than the budget tires that came with my used Toyota Camry. However it is terribly noisy. Meaning about 72 decibels consistently on the highway. Starting at 35mph makes a wah wah sound at lower frequency and starts building up s as speed increases. Costco said there is nothing wrong with the tires and they are well balanced. Still a very noisy tire. Don’t get us noise is a concern.
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Vehicle Make: Camry Xle
Purchase date: 02/10/26
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1 Based on U.S. Department of Transportation Average Annual Miles per driver (13,500 miles) and Desrosiers Automotive Consultants estimate of annual average kilometers driven in Canada (23,000 km), and on a treadwear test using tires in size 225/65R17 on 2021 Toyota RAV4s where the MICHELIN® Defender®2 showed an estimated life (based on calculating the most-worn groove of a rotated set) of 94,400 miles versus the Bridgestone® Alenza® AS Ultra at 47,700 miles and the Continental® TrueContact™ Tour at 59,400 miles and the Goodyear® Assurance® MaxLife™ at 51,900 miles. Actual on-road results may vary.2 Based on internal wet braking tests from 50 MPH and internal dry braking tests from 60 MPH using tires in size 225/65R17 on a 2021 Toyota RAV4, where the MICHELIN® Defender®2 tire had an average stopping distance of 130.0 ft wet and 120.9 ft dry versus the Bridgestone® Alenza® AS Ultra with an average stopping distance of 127.8 ft wet and 125.8 ft dry and the Continental® TrueContact™ Tour with an average stopping distance of 145.2 ft wet and 129.2 ft dry and the Goodyear® Assurance® MaxLife™ with an average stopping distance of 134.0 ft wet and 125.0 ft dry. Actual on-road results may vary.
>> The sizes shown are average design values for tires measured on specified measuring rim widths. Some tires may vary from this value by +/-3% of the section height (affecting overall diameter), and +/-4% of the section width.
>> Section width varies approximately 0.2" (5mm) for every 0.5" change in rim width.
>> Tread patterns are often tuned to accomodate different tire widths. Tires for a particular dimension of a given tireline may vary in appearance from the tire shown in the photograph.
WARNING: Serious or fatal injury may result from tire failure due to underinflation or overloading. To ensure correct air pressure and vehicle load, refer to vehicle owner's manual or tire information placard on the vehicle. Serious injury or death may result from explosion of tire/rim assembly due to improper mounting. Only tire professionals should mount tires and they should never inflate beyond 40 psi to seat the beads. Before mixing types of tires in any configuration on any vehicle, be sure to check the vehicle owner's manual for its recommendations
DANGER: Never mount a 16" diameter tire on a 16.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 17" diameter tire on a 17.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 19" diameter tire on a 19.5" rim.
DANGER: Never mount a 20" diameter tire on a 20.5" rim.
Inflation pressure increase must not exceed the maximum pressure branded on the tire sidewall. When a customer requests a replacement tire with a lower speed rating than the original equipment tire, you must clearly communicate to him or her that the handling of the vehicle may be different, and that its maximum speed capability is limited to that of the lowest speed-rated tire on the vehicle. Exceeding the lawful speed limit is neither recommended nor endorsed.
For high-speed driving, additional inflation pressure and possibly reduced tire loading and/or upsizing is required. In the absence of specific recommendations by the vehicle manufacturer, use the following guidelines based on those in the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization Standards Manual.
For speeds over 160mph (100 mph), load and inflation must be adjusted according to the table below.
H-Speed Rated Sizes:
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 124 | 130 |
| Inflation Increase (psi) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Load Capacity (% of max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |