Tires MICHELIN or Kumho

After reviewing the comments out here, I went with Michelin Defender 2’s and couldn’t be more pleased so far (2000 miles). I picked up about 3mpg (36.9!) in town and up to 6 more (granted following my friends in their RV at 60 mph - I got over 40 mpg then). They handle well in rain or dry, are relatively quiet.

After reviewing the comments out here, I went with Michelin Defender 2’s and couldn’t be more pleased so far (2000 miles). I picked up about 3mpg (36.9!) in town and up to 6 more. They handle well in rain or dry, are relatively quiet.

I've had the Michelin Crossclimate 2 for the last few years. Great tires. I've driven them in -55 fahrenheit with snow and ice to 110 fahrenheit, rain storms and so on with no issues. The only con is that they are a bit loud on the highway.

I am on my second pair of Cross Climates and love them. Great traction on gravel, wet pavement and even is snow. Great mileage at highway speed of 30mph in my 2015 Forester. Only downside is they are a bit noisy.

We have the Michelin CC2s. They are great in dry weather and snow. I love that I don't have to swap snow tires on the car anymore.

Very happy with my Michelin Crossclimate 2s. Quiet, fuel efficient and very durable.

V730, Conti ECF, hankook RS4 is the way to go for endurance 200 and or less $$ per lap

Inner rear tires were down to the cords so I needed new tires. Had an alignment done with the adjustable arms and wanted to go wider to fill out the rim and provide some curb protection.

No efficiency data yet but it's so smooth and quiet compared to the stock tires.

There are a lot of excellent tires in that size. And honestly, the Defender is a mediocre tire anyway.

Cross climate 2s. Got tired of hydroplaning in my defenders.