Michelin Tire Reviews

4.5 out of 5 based on 49 user ratings as of 6/19/19.
The Michelin Defender is one of the best selling Passenger All-Season tires on the market. It gets good ratings for safe handling, ride comfort and fuel efficiency. It features an above-average 80,000 mile warranty, though some reviewers have said they could not reach this lofty goal on a single set of Defenders. Read all Michelin Defender T+H Reviews at TireBuyer

4.6 out of 5 based on 1,951 user ratings as of 4/2/21.

The Michelin Primacy is one of the top selling and best rated Grand Touring tires on the market. The MXM4 is a little more of performance touring tire, with slightly less on the warranty to reflect that. Either version of the Primacy is pricey compared to others in this list, though they are widely considered to be worth the money. It is a quiet, dependable tire that lasts long and performs well in both dry and rainy conditions.

Update: The Primacy slips a little in our ranking due to reviewer complaints about the tire wearing faster than expected. As one of the more expensive GT tires on the market, the tread should be able to make it to 60K miles+.

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3.7 out of 5 based on 264 user ratings as of 4/2/21.
The Michelin Premier A/S is the #2 rated Grand Touring tire in Tire Rack's survey of Grand Touring tires. It scores better in rain and hydroplaning resistance than other tires in the category, even besting the Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus in that category. It also receives good scores for low road noise.

Update: The Premier A/S has dropped in ranking recently, with reviewers reporting that the Premier tread wears out faster than expected. We would choose a higher rated tire, for peace of mind.

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4.7 out of 5 based on 30 user ratings as of 6/19/19.
We would consider this more of a 3-season tire. It has the best scores for dry and wet weather traction, but does not score as well in snow and ice. If you require high performance and 4-season performance, aside from a separate set of winter tires, we would recommend looking at Continental's ExtremeContact, or possibly Sumitomo's HTR A/S P02 as a budget option. Update: You can also take a look at the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus, below. Read all Pilot Sport A/S 3 Reviews at TireBuyer Read all Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus Reviews at TireBuyer

4.4 out of 5 based on 202 user ratings as of 4/2/21.
Michelin's Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus is on the expensive side, but reviewers overwhelmingly rate these highly for year-round weather, even for some light snow use. A few reviewers reported that the tire wore out faster than expected. Read all Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus Reviews at TireBuyer

4.7 out of 5 based on 29 user ratings as of 7/28/18.
The Pilot Sport A/S 3 has the best wet handling rating in this category, albeit with a smaller sample size than the other tires here. If you frequently drive a sports or sporty car in the rain, this may be the tire for you. Also, if you can find the Pilot Sport A/S 3+, that version has improved snow/ice performance (we think Michelin should have just called it the Pilot Sport A/S 4, to avoid confusion). Read Pilot Sport A/S 3 Reviews at TireBuyer Read Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews at Tire Rack

4.9 out of 5 based on 564 user ratings as of 8/14/21.
This is the reigning sports car tire for both dry and wet traction. The 5.0 rating says it all. It is also #1 on Tire Rack's survey for Max Performance Summer tires. Michelin gives it a UTQG treadwear rating of 300, which is impressive considering its sticky grip. Read all Pilot Super Sport Reviews at TireBuyer

4.8 out of 5 based on 4,437 user ratings as of 8/14/21.
This is one of the best selling SUV / Light Truck tires, and sits at the top of Tire Rack's survey results for the Highway All-Season category. Consumer Reports also named it their top All-Season truck tire for 2016. If you can afford them, they are the best on-road All-Season tire for your SUV or truck. Michelin has come out with the new Defender LTX M/S, but it is still relatively new (announced August 2015) and we would like to see more reviews before naming it to our list, though it should be a reliable choice if you cannot find the LTX M/S2 in your size. Read all Michelin LTX M/S2 Reviews at TireBuyer Read Michelin Defender LTX M/S Reviews at TireBuyer

4.3 out of 5 consumer rating based on 15 user ratings as of 3/4/18.

Michelin's ice and snow tire is also Consumer Reports top winter tire pick for 2016.
9.1 / 10 light snow traction and 8.6 / 10 for deep snow traction rating (Tire Rack).

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4.5 out of 5 consumer rating based on 68 user ratings as of 10/27/18.

The Alpin PA4 is a premium performance winter tire that scores at the top of Tire Rack's performance winter tire survey, ranking highest for "Would you recommend", as well as in comfort and treadwear categories.

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4.9 out of 5 consumer rating based on 10 user ratings as of 12/9/17.

The Latitude X-Ice Xi2 is a highly rated Light Truck/SUV winter tire by Michelin. Several reviewers live in mountainous areas, which is a great stamp of approval.

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