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Michelin Defender 2 Tire Reviews
Consumer Tire Performance Survey
based on 274 customer reviewsConsumer Tire Performance Survey based on 274 customer reviews |
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 | 8.7 |  | 8.7 |
 | 90% |  | 8.8 |
 | 8.9 |  | 8.9 |
 | 8.8 |  | 8.8 |
 | 8.4 |  | 8.5 |
 | 8.2 |  | 8.8 |
 | 7.9 |  | 1,219,373 |
Mavis Tires & Brakes has received 274 tire reviews for the Michelin Defender 2. This tire has received a 4 out of 5 Star rating with 90% of the respondents saying they would buy again. Dry Traction and Steering Responsiveness received the highest marks and total mileage that as been reviewed is 1,219,373.
"In Tampa the snow questions wouldn't be applicable, but 3 days after my brakes were done I drove to north Georgia and got snowed on. The car did great. Zero issues." - Land O Lakes, FL
Customer Reviews: Michelin Defender 2
2/10/2025 Excellent |
 Probably |
 245/50HR20 XL |
 |
 Mostly Highway |
 Average |
 MILLWOOD, NY |
| 9.5 | | 10.0 |
| 75% | | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | | 9.0 |
| 10.0 | | 9.0 |
| 10.0 | | 9.0 |
| 10.0 | | 159,000 |
2/7/2025| Excellent |
| Definitely |
| 205/65HR16 |
| |
| Combined Highway/City |
| Average |
| Ocean Isle Beach, NC |
| 8.6 | | 8.0 |
| 100% | | 8.0 |
| 9.0 | | 8.0 |
| 9.0 | | 10.0 |
| 9.0 | | 9.0 |
| 7.0 | | 9.0 |
| 7.0 | |
Excellent tires. Smooth, quiet ride.
2/2/2025| Excellent |
| Definitely |
| 235/65HR18 |
| |
| All Highway |
| Easy Going |
| MILLWOOD, NY |
| 9.8 | | 10.0 |
| 100% | | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | | 9.0 |
| 10.0 | | 9.0 |
| 10.0 | | 10.0 |
| 9.0 | | 250 |
1/29/2025| Good |
| Probably |
| 215/55HR16 XL |
| |
| Combined Highway/City |
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| , |
| 7.2 | | 7.0 |
| 75% | | 8.0 |
| 10.0 | | 8.0 |
| 7.0 | | 8.0 |
| 6.0 | | 7.0 |
| 6.0 | | 6.0 |
| 6.0 | | 300 |
1/23/2025| Poor |
| 0 |
| 215/55HR17 |
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| Warrington, PA |
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Simply put, the car rides much better with these tires. The feel of the road seems more solid and the handling has improved. I would recommend these tires to anyone.
1/22/2025| Good |
| Probably |
| 215/55HR17 |
| |
| Mostly City |
| Average |
| MILLWOOD, NY |
| 7.0 | | |
| 75% | | |
| 7.0 | | |
| 7.0 | | 7.0 |
| | ||
| | ||
| | 1,000 |
1/18/2025| Excellent |
| Definitely |
| 235/50HR18 |
| |
|
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| Rochester, NY |
| 9.0 | | 9.0 |
| 100% | | 8.0 |
| | ||
| 9.0 | | 9.0 |
| 9.0 | | 9.0 |
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So nice to have road control and safety back and peace of mind!
1/16/2025| Excellent |
| Definitely |
| 215/55HR17 |
| |
|
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| , |
| 10.0 | | |
| 100% | | |
| | 10.0 | |
| 10.0 | | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | | 10.0 |
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| |
Excellent tires
1/15/2025| Excellent |
| Probably |
| 235/50HR18 |
| |
| Mostly City |
| Easy Going |
| East Meadow, NY |
| 8.3 | | |
| 75% | | 7.0 |
| 9.0 | | |
| 8.0 | | 9.0 |
| | 9.0 | |
| | 9.0 | |
| | 600 |
1/13/2025| Excellent |
| Definitely |
| 235/65HR18 |
| |
| Combined Highway/City |
| Average |
| , |
| 9.8 | | 10.0 |
| 100% | | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | | 10.0 |
| | 8.0 | |
| | 10.0 | |
| | 1,500 |
