My beloved Michelin Defenders are no longer available

Michelin makes the Defender T&H 15" for level 1-4 and Defender-2 for the 17" level 5.

 

No shortage of many brands to choose from left out they're . They rt down street from me .

 

Try the Continental true contact touring tire. Extremely quiet, comfortable tire.

Good luck!

 

You’ve been bait-and-switched: I just plugged in your stats at tire rack:

consider an extra set of rims with snow tires? Michelin X-Ice Snow are a good option for mixed conditions, roll like quality all-seasons.

 

That's loyalty!

 

Not interested in the Cross Climate? Wonder if the people you're trusting with your cars tire info will say that's not available in your cars size too.
What is your cars size? 195 65 r15 ? xxx xx r17 ?

 

The Defender's were the king of low noise and smooth ride while providing 90-100k miles. Plus they held their balance well.

I went with Michelin Cross Climate2 when Defenders disappeared in my v's size. They are noisier but the ride is about the same. In Central Texas we have had three severe ice storms each year since 2021 (another brewing now) so the CC2 provide some severe weather benefit to offset the noise.

 

I just put on a set of Continentals. The ProContact TX 55K tire. They are very quiet and provide excellent wet weather performance. I got them from Discount Tire. It's a good company to do business with.

My Prius uses the 15" tires, probably the same size tire for your 2012 Prius.

 

If you'd have mentioned that earlier, I'd have more than likely bypassed this thread.
Hope you get the tires you want at the price you are looking to pay for them.

I had a full set of Harmony 's mounted -new stems - replacement insurance for $650 in around 2010. They lasted over their 80k mileage and I was very happy with that purchase. I got a set of Defenders which replaced the Harmony model with the hope I'd get similar results from them.
I did like their handling and grip and ease of their roll exactly like my old Harmonys ( unlike a lot of other owners that commented on them here ). But I only got 50K and I was surprised by how fast my set wore. I went with Armstrong Blu Track to replace the Defenders.
You could call me a bit envious of the Conti owners that have the tread wear lines on the new tire treads that help new owners check their alignment. Such a simple addition and easy to use, if you know how and where to look.

 

they also sell a rebadged defender, maybe $10 cheaper per tire. Seems to me discount was lying to you, maybe not the best place to deal with, no free lunch?

I’ve had mixed experience with Costco too, fwiw.

 

They were not available at Costco or anywhere else when I was looking for Defenders last year. There were a couple display tires at Pep Boys but they were 2018 dates.