Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 13 reviews
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Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra vs Michelin Defender T+H — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender T+H leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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70
Dry
Defender T+H +272Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra Defender T+H Reviews found online 71 74 -
72
Wet
Defender T+H +274Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra Defender T+H Reviews found online 73 75 -
70
Snow
Alenza AS Ultra +466Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra Defender T+H Reviews found online 71 63 -
69
Comfort
Defender T+H +170Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra Defender T+H Reviews found online 68 70 -
64
Noise
Defender T+H +468Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra Defender T+H Reviews found online 60 70 -
62
Treadwear
Defender T+H +1173Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra Defender T+H Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 59 70 -
69
Handling
Defender T+H +372Why this score
Source Alenza AS Ultra Defender T+H Reviews found online 69 72
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | Michelin Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 68 | 72 |
| Dry | 70 | 72 |
| Wet | 72 | 74 |
| Snow | 70 | 66 |
| Comfort | 69 | 70 |
| Noise | 64 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 73 |
| Handling | 69 | 72 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Alenza AS Ultra
72
/ 100
Defender T+H
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Alenza AS Ultra
Pros
- Strong traction on both wet and dry road surfaces
- Improved ride comfort and handling compared to some factory-installed alternatives
- Capable performance in varied weather conditions for some users
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and short service life
- Noticeable road noise compared to other premium tires
- Inconsistent performance in severe winter conditions, particularly on ice and deep snow
Tire B Defender T+H
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra | B · Michelin Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 46 | — |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 800 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
72
/ 100
Michelin Defender T+H
Winner: Michelin Defender T+H — better treadwear, noise and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender T+H scores 73 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra scores 70 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Defender T+H scores 68 vs 64 on noise.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender T+H scores 72 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
Tire B · Michelin Defender T+H
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.