Tests 56 · 2 tests Owners 65 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 3 in Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady (overall ranking)
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Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady vs Michelin Defender LTX M/S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender LTX M/S is ahead, 76–62
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 78 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 13 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires (overall ranking)
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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48
Dry
Defender LTX M/S +2876Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) 40 – Reviews found online 60 81 -
71
Wet
Defender LTX M/S +778Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 70 81 -
58
Snow
Defender LTX M/S +1472Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) 54 – Reviews found online 64 73 -
65
Comfort
Defender LTX M/S +873Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 61 76 -
65
Noise
Defender LTX M/S +469Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 62 74 -
67
Treadwear
Defender LTX M/S +976Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 67 78 -
67
Handling
Defender LTX M/S +1178Why this score
Source Assurance WeatherReady Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 67 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady | Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 62 | 76 |
| Dry | 48 | 76 |
| Wet | 71 | 78 |
| Snow | 58 | 72 |
| Comfort | 65 | 73 |
| Noise | 65 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 76 |
| Handling | 67 | 78 |
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Headline score
62
/ 100
Assurance WeatherReady
76
/ 100
Defender LTX M/S
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Assurance WeatherReady | Defender LTX M/S | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/3 · Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs Continental CrossContact LX25 vs Goodyear WeatherReady | 83% #3/13 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires | −50.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Assurance WeatherReady
Pros
- Excellent traction and handling in rain, snow, and winter weather conditions
- Comfortable ride quality with low road noise
- Stable and dependable braking performance
Cons
- Premature tread wear with some sets failing well under 30,000 miles
- Uneven wear issues reported by multiple users despite regular rotations
- Softer tread compound can pick up rocks, cause vibrations, and increase susceptibility to punctures
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 · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady | B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Weather | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 34 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 700 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
62
/ 100
Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
76
/ 100
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better dry, snow and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 48 on dry.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 72 vs 58 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 67 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 67 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady
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.