Bought 4 Defender 2's in April. Very quiet, excellent handling and no drop in mpg as some have claimed. Only issue (not just with Michelin)....I hate low-profile tires. '21 Avalon came with 235/40R19, and after queries to Toyota and other reputable sources, there's no way to move away from that size without possibly causing mechanical harm and incorrect instrument readings.
@badmandontdanceАй бұрын
Have these tires as summer tires on my 15 honda odyssey 18 inch. Second summer and these tires perform better than the other brands I used. Due to my job I do a lot of driving and within the second season those tires will wear out fast. The defender 2 tires in my second season for summer looks as if it was never used. First winter before swapping out for my winter tires these defender 2 do well with light snow. Not recommended for all seasons if you live in a climate with significant snow. Thank God last winter was extremely light then other years.
@rainsong732715 күн бұрын
Is it safe to go from 275 55 20 to 275 60 20?
@michaelorenstein916515 күн бұрын
I believe the answer is generally yes. But ask your dealer or mechanic because it may be a problem with some suspension systems.
@kyledorsty9062 ай бұрын
Still waiting for the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
@Bernalter2 ай бұрын
Same here
@damon32322 күн бұрын
Why? That’s the tire I’m looking at, but was just curious
@Ramiel772 ай бұрын
Love this style of reviews
@christopherkidd340116 күн бұрын
Absolutely. No crap, no music. Get it done dammit
@dww09026 күн бұрын
Can we get a look at the new Cooper Stronghold AT? Also, in a past video you pressed down in the middle of the tires to show their strength. That is a good visual I think you should bring back.
@AnonYmous-kf7uu5 күн бұрын
My Defender 1’s are just about to hit 100k miles. I hope the D2’s can hold up.
@maximaalskiАй бұрын
This guy knows his stuff. Great video and very informative analysis of what makes up a good (Michelin) tire
@LocoD8292 ай бұрын
Michelin’s are well worth the price if you are piling on the miles on your vehicle. How about some reviews on some Bridgestone truck tires. Keep the videos coming!
@mgv002 ай бұрын
I have these as my first replacement set on my 2021 Subaru Forester. Installed at 57000 miles. The OEM tires were Falken Ziex
@marktepper34402 ай бұрын
Are they quieter
@mgv002 ай бұрын
@@marktepper3440 I haven’t heard much road noise.
@SRPGshop6 күн бұрын
Trying to decide between these and the continental crosscontact lx25 for my forester
@jasoncornell1481Ай бұрын
I love my defender 2 tires very quiet
@aarone945425 күн бұрын
Will you please review the new tires below: Cooper Discoverer Stronghold AT Yokohama Geolandar AT/4 Thank you! You are awesome at reviewing tires!
@jel51728 күн бұрын
Thank you, I learned a few things
@thomasfarley60522 ай бұрын
Can't wait to use these tires. Michelin does an outstanding job and the longevity is isane!!
@bardigan1Ай бұрын
Many thanks for the comment regarding less than best in class for rain performance, I live in Oregon. Regarding symmetrical vs non symmetrical groove patterns and their rotation issues, I've never heard anything about that. Any chance you think the issue might be worth a video of it's own? Many thanks for all the great work you're putting into the channel.
@amacd0814 күн бұрын
Put these on my Honda Accord last May. Great tires!
@eriksalgadoalvarez82098 күн бұрын
Should I put them on my 2012 honda accord? Debating whether I should get these.
@amacd084 күн бұрын
@@eriksalgadoalvarez8209I’m really pleased with them!
@colinschmitz829715 күн бұрын
What is going to be softer riding between this, General Altimax RT45, Cooper Endeavor? I need an all season that is going to absorb as imperfections of the road to help with my back pain.
@richardsanborn54034 минут бұрын
It would be nice for you to review the Patagonia AT Pro
@brettmiller79842 ай бұрын
Why would Michelin make a tire with a “B” traction rating? Seems like a step backward from the prior version.
@dannyfloyd136820 күн бұрын
Have these on my truck now they aren't as great as people are saying they're alright. But overpriced and over hyped but decent
@84751431172 ай бұрын
THANKS
@MF-rw3rb2 ай бұрын
The first model was very reliable and performed well but my my size was expensive. These are probably more expensive.
@user-id8ng9eq9h11 күн бұрын
Do you have a review compared to the Defender Platinum and comparison against the MS?
@danielthornton2120Ай бұрын
I would like to see a comparison between Yokohama geolander A/T GO15 vs Michigan Defender 2 for my 2wd F150. Highway dry and rain conditions. Thank you
@two-wheels73972 ай бұрын
Guess I am old school, but the tread depth on these and other tires like this is not what I want for my money. Just seems so shallow. Thank you for the review.
@MrZandher20 күн бұрын
Good day Can Toyota Camry SE 2019 fit the Michelin defender 2? Thank you
@rickjames59982 күн бұрын
these are rated 80k miles, wow. The compound must not be that grippy compared to a summer performance tire that lasts 20k miles.
@raygowan19682 ай бұрын
I am about a year away from new tires. I currently have the GY Assurance Comfordrive. They have been ok but not much road feel. I am weighing my options between the Defender and Cross Climate 2 for my CRV.
@ScoobyDrewskiАй бұрын
I've had the defenders on a 97 lincoln town car, and they where awesome. I had no complaints. I live in the snow belt 😊
@drivewayhero18 күн бұрын
Get the crosscontact ltx25
@raygowan196818 күн бұрын
@@drivewayhero I had the Crosscontact LX Sport on 2 separate CRV's (factory tires) and hated them. Possibly an unfair across the board judgement on my part but they turned me off on Continental as a future purchase.
@drivewayhero18 күн бұрын
@@raygowan1968 oh yeah shoot that would turn me from a brand too but just know that a lot of stock oem tires are garbage. Continental does make some better models like the extremecontact dws06+ or the crosscontact ltx25. People rave about those extremecontacts...
@SRPGshop6 күн бұрын
Trying to decide between this or the Continental CrossContact LX25. Any thoughts?
@robertmullennix95344 күн бұрын
Me too. Cross contact LX25 is $50 cheaper per tire right now.
@SRPGshop4 күн бұрын
@@robertmullennix9534 ended up going with the crosscontact. Little cheaper and better rated for rainy conditions from what I’ve seen.
@somedayzo6Ай бұрын
Where are they manufactured?
@contrariangrin27 күн бұрын
Would this work well with the GX550?
@K9malinois_dog_love21 күн бұрын
If a tire can save your life on a rainy day but gives you less tire tread wear vs one that gives you double tread wear but doesn’t save your life from an accident then which one is a better tire.
@ourhome2b6592 ай бұрын
Good day what tire would you recommend for a 2014 Nissan armada 265/70/18 daily driver CA weather.. thanks
@ishkaranbrar31324 күн бұрын
Defender LTX M/S
@ahmedmahamed872926 күн бұрын
Can you do the new Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 GO18
@radiohead22066 күн бұрын
Really? Compared to Defender 1 most people hate 2.