Michelin's longest-lasting tire among leading competitive tires.(1)
Exceptional grip and control in all seasons, including wet conditions.
Designed to deliver lasting comfort while helping minimize road noise.
There are 412 reviews for the Defender T + H
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 78% of reviewers recommend this tire
Customers overwhelmingly praise these tires for their quiet, smooth ride and exceptional durability, with most reporting 75,000 to 80,000 miles of reliable performance. Many highlight confident handling in wet and snowy conditions, and several demonstrate strong repeat-purchase loyalty. A small group reports premature tread wear below 40,000 miles despite proper maintenance, and a few mention vibrations or noise issues. Overall, most customers consider these tires a dependable, long-lasting choice worth the investment.
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1-5 on 412 reviews
I have Michelin tires on all three of the cars that I own. They are the best driving and most reliable tires I have ever owned.
I replaced OEM tires with Defender T + H, it has been a very big improvement. It gives similar mpg but better handling and comfort. Noise level is almost same. Highly recommended for hybrid vehicles.
Excelente tires, good tread, good grip and smooth rolling and a nice sidewall
Bon rapport qualité prix. Roulement silencieux.
Rough riding, lots of road noise. I paid a premium for Michelin tires expecting comfort, these missed the mark.
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the Defender T+H tires have not met your expectations for ride comfort and road noise. We recommend having the tires inspected by an authorized Michelin dealer to ensure proper inflation, balance, and vehicle alignment, as these factors can affect ride quality. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please contact our Consumer Care team at 888-871-4444 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM-1 PM EST).
Michelin North America, Inc.
August 18, 2026
>> 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 accommodate 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.
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 160km/h (100 mph), load and inflation must be adjusted according to the table below.
H-Speed Rated Sizes:
| Maximum Speed (km/h) | 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 |
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