Defender2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 1106 reviews for the Defender2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 93% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The Michelin Defender 2 tires offer a mix of positive and negative attributes. Positives include excellent grip and handling, especially in wet and snowy conditions, a smooth and quiet ride, and long tread life and durability. However, some customers have reported decreased fuel efficiency, a rough and bumpy ride quality, and premature wear not meeting the warranty. Overall, the tires provide good traction and handling, but customers should be aware of the potential impact on fuel economy and ride quality.
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Smooth ride
I love these tires hope they serve me well!
Great road handling
Great tires! I feel safer now, great traction and stability. Excellent in snowy Michigan winters, wet roads, really a good buy and gret price. Excellent warranty
Rides great!!!
Awesome tire .
I have had Michelin on everything i have owned the last 35 years. They usually Crack on the sides before they ever wear out . They are awesome . They are so smooth it's like riding on a cloud . Just put a set on my Chevy Silverado . Simply the best highway tire available.
Great Tires!!
Love this tire.
TIRES ARE OK BUT HAVE ROAD NOISE
Bought 4 replacement tires for my 2017 Rav4, tires are just as noisy as my original OEM tires. Was hoping for quieter ride, but the same. Set pressure to 32 psi, but no difference. My winter Michelins are quieter, Defenders are a harder rubber with gives them longer life, but increase road noise.
Bruce, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the road noise on your Defender 2 tires didn’t meet expectations. Noise can vary by vehicle and road conditions, so we recommend having your local dealer inspect the tires to ensure proper install. If you'd like to discuss further, feel free to give our Consumer Care team a call at 888-871-4444 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
Michelin North America, Inc.
May 7, 2026
GREAT FUTURES
Great grip
I’ve never had a full set of brand new Michelin tires before. They are great. Good grip of the road and v Ty quiet.
Poor Reliability
I am very disappointed with the Michelin Defender 2. The 4 tires are rated for 80,000 miles. However, I am experiencing uneven wear (feathering) on al 4 tires at 12,000 miles. I have documentation to prove I have been aligning my tires at Firestone since the tires were purchased new. The shocks and struts are new on my vehicle. However, I am experiencing noisy tires, and the roads feel bumpy all the time.
We are sorry to hear you are experiencing uneven wear with your Defender 2 tires. Our records indicate you have already been in contact with a member of our Consumer Care team. If you would like to discuss further, please call us at at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST) and reference your case number.
michelinman.com
May 11, 2026
Great Traction and Stability
Its a very smooth ride with these two rear tires