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Michelin Defender 2 Tire Reviews

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Michelin Defender 2 Tire
 Michelin tires
Consumer Tire Performance Survey
based on 321 customer reviews
Consumer Tire Performance Survey
based on 321 customer reviews
overall8.7 hydroplaning resistance8.7
buy again90% cornering stability8.8
dry traction8.9 steering responsiveness8.9
wet traction8.8 ride comfort8.8
light snow traction8.5 noise level8.5
deep snow traction8.2 treadwear8.9
ice traction7.9 miles reported1,270,930
     8-10 = excellent        6-7 = good        4-5 = fair        1-3 = poor
Mavis Tires & Brakes has received 321 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 1,270,930.
"Michelin Defender 2s - So far, so good. Clearly superior to the off-brand tires that came on the car when I bought it. <br> Time will tell. Had Michelins on other cars in the past, and the only problem was sidewall deterioration from sunlight. Hope these don't develop the same problem." - ,

Customer Reviews: Michelin Defender 2

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submitted on5/12/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size215/55HR17
vehicle  
driving conditionCombined Highway/City
driving styleAverage
locationCharlotte, NC
review overall8.3 review hydroplaning resistance8.0
review buy again100% review cornering stability8.0
review dry traction8.0 review steering responsiveness9.0
review wet traction8.0 review ride comfort8.0
review light snow traction review noise level8.0
review deep snow traction review treadwear8.0
review ice traction review miles reported700
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submitted on5/12/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size215/55HR17
vehicle  
driving conditionMostly City
driving styleEasy Going
location,
review overall9.4 review hydroplaning resistance
review buy again100% review cornering stability8.0
review dry traction9.0 review steering responsiveness10.0
review wet traction9.0 review ride comfort10.0
review light snow traction review noise level10.0
review deep snow traction review treadwear
review ice traction review miles reported501
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submitted on5/11/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size255/50HR20 XL
vehicle  
driving condition
driving style
location,
review overall9.6 review hydroplaning resistance9.0
review buy again100% review cornering stability9.0
review dry traction10.0 review steering responsiveness9.0
review wet traction10.0 review ride comfort10.0
review light snow traction10.0 review noise level10.0
review deep snow traction10.0 review treadwear9.0
review ice traction9.0 review miles reported
Very satisfied with my tires.
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submitted on5/10/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size245/50HR20 XL
vehicle  
driving conditionMostly Highway
driving styleAverage
location,
review overall9.1 review hydroplaning resistance9.0
review buy again100% review cornering stability9.0
review dry traction9.0 review steering responsiveness9.0
review wet traction9.0 review ride comfort9.0
review light snow traction9.0 review noise level9.0
review deep snow traction9.0 review treadwear9.0
review ice traction9.0 review miles reported
I never knew how loud my other tires were until I changed all 4 to Michelin Defender 2
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submitted on5/9/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size215/55HR17
vehicle  
driving condition
driving style
locationMILLWOOD, NY
review overall9.3 review hydroplaning resistance
review buy again100% review cornering stability
review dry traction9.0 review steering responsiveness
review wet traction9.0 review ride comfort9.0
review light snow traction review noise level
review deep snow traction review treadwear
review ice traction review miles reported
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submitted on5/7/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size245/50HR20 XL
vehicle  
driving conditionCombined Highway/City
driving styleAverage
location,
review overall9.1 review hydroplaning resistance
review buy again100% review cornering stability9.0
review dry traction9.0 review steering responsiveness9.0
review wet traction8.0 review ride comfort10.0
review light snow traction review noise level9.0
review deep snow traction review treadwear
review ice traction review miles reported800
Michelin Defender 2s - So far, so good. Clearly superior to the off-brand tires that came on the car when I bought it. <br> Time will tell. Had Michelins on other cars in the past, and the only problem was sidewall deterioration from sunlight. Hope these don't develop the same problem.
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submitted on5/6/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size225/50HR17 XL
vehicle  
driving conditionMostly City
driving styleAverage
locationJamestown, NC
review overall9.7 review hydroplaning resistance9.0
review buy again100% review cornering stability10.0
review dry traction10.0 review steering responsiveness10.0
review wet traction10.0 review ride comfort
review light snow traction10.0 review noise level10.0
review deep snow traction review treadwear9.0
review ice traction9.0 review miles reported
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submitted on5/5/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size205/65HR16
vehicle  
driving conditionMostly City
driving styleEasy Going
locationMILLWOOD, NY
review overall10.0 review hydroplaning resistance
review buy again100% review cornering stability
review dry traction review steering responsiveness
review wet traction review ride comfort
review light snow traction review noise level
review deep snow traction review treadwear
review ice traction review miles reported
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submitted on4/29/2025
ratingExcellent
buy againDefinitely
tire size225/50HR17 XL
vehicle  
driving conditionCombined Highway/City
driving styleAverage
locationMILLWOOD, NY
review overall9.4 review hydroplaning resistance10.0
review buy again100% review cornering stability10.0
review dry traction9.0 review steering responsiveness10.0
review wet traction9.0 review ride comfort7.0
review light snow traction review noise level10.0
review deep snow traction review treadwear
review ice traction review miles reported