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Decent, but it's tough on the environment.
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Prices may varyThis product ranks #10 of 31 in Tires.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed June 2, 2026
TL;DR Touring all-season built around exceptional tread life: UTQG Treadwear 840 and owner-odometer data confirming life past class norms. UTQG Traction B caps wet grip; Tire Rack's 2025 test confirms mediocre wet performance. Best for high-mileage daily driving where longevity and comfort take priority.
The Defender2 covers sedans, crossovers, and minivans in a wide passenger size range, roughly 16- to 20-inch rims. UTQG: Treadwear 840, Traction B, Temperature B; M+S marked, no 3PMSF. Tire Rack's 2025 test and Consumer Reports both rate treadwear Excellent; owner data confirms life at or past typical class mileage. Comfort and noise score above average in two independent sources. Traction B caps wet-grip; Tire Rack's 2025 test found vague wet steering and below-average snow braking.
Right pick for high-mileage commuters wanting long tread life and a quiet ride. Skip it for hard winters or wet climates; a 3PMSF-rated all-weather tire is the right class.
Cured-rubber-and-steel; no chemical-exposure pathway in normal mounting or use. All tires shed tire-wear particles and 6PPD-quinone in road runoff, an aquatic toxicity concern shared across the category.
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