Tests – · none yet Owners 33 · 10 reviews
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Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S vs Michelin Defender LTX M/S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender LTX M/S is ahead, 76–45
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 78 · 10 reviews
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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43
Dry
Defender LTX M/S +3376Why this score
Source SP Sport 7000 A/S Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 29 81 -
45
Wet
Defender LTX M/S +3378Why this score
Source SP Sport 7000 A/S Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 36 81 -
51
Snow
Defender LTX M/S +2172Why this score
Source SP Sport 7000 A/S Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 38 73 -
47
Comfort
Defender LTX M/S +2673Why this score
Source SP Sport 7000 A/S Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 26 76 -
50
Noise
Defender LTX M/S +2070Why this score
Source SP Sport 7000 A/S Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 25 74 -
47
Treadwear
Defender LTX M/S +2976Why this score
Source SP Sport 7000 A/S Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 35 78 -
32
Handling
Defender LTX M/S +4678Why this score
Source SP Sport 7000 A/S Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 32 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S | Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 45 | 76 |
| Dry | 43 | 76 |
| Wet | 45 | 78 |
| Snow | 51 | 72 |
| Comfort | 47 | 73 |
| Noise | 50 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 47 | 76 |
| Handling | 32 | 78 |
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Headline score
45
/ 100
SP Sport 7000 A/S
76
/ 100
Defender LTX M/S
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Sport 7000 A/S
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Defender LTX M/S
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage lifespan
- Quiet and smooth ride quality at highway speeds
- Strong year-round traction across dry, wet, and light snow conditions
Cons
- High upfront purchase price
- Subpar performance in deep mud, sand, and off-road environments
- Limited ice and severe winter capability compared to dedicated winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S | B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
45
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S
76
/ 100
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 32 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 43 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 45 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 47 on treadwear.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S
Tire B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S
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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.