Michelin Defender Tires - Any reviews?

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Sep 14, 2012 | 06:42 PM
  #1  
I want to buy these tires for my 2004 G35 Sedan. Any feedback or comments?

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...14185&sw=false
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Sep 15, 2012 | 07:36 PM
  #2  
They're ok for around town going from a to b but they are a economy tire. The primacy would be better if you want ride quality, and the pilots would be better for performance.
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Sep 15, 2012 | 09:05 PM
  #3  
hmmm... temperature rating of B? i haven't seen a decent/major-brand tire with a B-rating in awhile...
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Sep 17, 2012 | 03:22 PM
  #4  
I'm not after performance tires this time around as they wear very quickly. My driving style is not as aggressive and I'm looking for a tire that will last a long time... I've read many reviews on these tires on other cars in different sizes but I'm looking to see if anyone is using them on their G Sedan.
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Sep 18, 2012 | 02:35 PM
  #5  
If you're looking for a tire that will last you for a really long time, those will definitely do the trick! I think most people on Driver though go for tires with a bit higher performance, at least when comparing to those.
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Sep 18, 2012 | 06:12 PM
  #6  
Longer life, better ride, quiet, and good a/s traction is their strong suit. They have been out about 6 mo now and doing really well. Better tire than the Hydroedge it replaced.
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Sep 18, 2012 | 08:32 PM
  #7  
Thanks for all the help guys!
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Sep 23, 2012 | 04:20 PM
  #8  
Consider the Primacy MXV4 (V rating)
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Sep 23, 2012 | 05:21 PM
  #9  
Michelin tires are great but your life may depend on what's between you and the road!
Gary
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Sep 23, 2012 | 05:49 PM
  #10  
As long as you get the correct speed rating you are fine. Which they do make the 215/55R17 in a V rating which is what you need to run.
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Nov 5, 2012 | 08:38 PM
  #11  
I wanted to give an update on this thread. I got the Michelin Defender tires and they run great. So far I have seen 10-15% increase in gas mileage. I will report more updates as time goes. Thanks!
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Nov 5, 2012 | 08:48 PM
  #12  
They are great tires, but on a G I'd go with the primacy mxv4. But as long as your happy is all that matters, michellin makes great tires which is why I have them on my G!
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