Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 4 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2016 All Terrain and Off Road MT Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Goodyear Wrangler MT/R vs Michelin Defender LTX M/S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender LTX M/S is ahead, 76–60
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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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57
Dry
Defender LTX M/S +1976Why this score
Source Wrangler MT/R Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 51 81 -
57
Wet
Defender LTX M/S +2178Why this score
Source Wrangler MT/R Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 53 81 -
74
Snow
Wrangler MT/R +272Why this score
Source Wrangler MT/R Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 76 73 -
60
Comfort
Defender LTX M/S +1373Why this score
Source Wrangler MT/R Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 51 76 -
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Noise
No comparison70Why this score
Source Wrangler MT/R Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online – 74 -
62
Treadwear
Defender LTX M/S +1476Why this score
Source Wrangler MT/R Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 60 78 -
53
Handling
Defender LTX M/S +2578Why this score
Source Wrangler MT/R Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 53 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Wrangler MT/R | Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 76 |
| Dry | 57 | 76 |
| Wet | 57 | 78 |
| Snow | 74 | 72 |
| Comfort | 60 | 73 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 62 | 76 |
| Handling | 53 | 78 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Wrangler MT/R
76
/ 100
Defender LTX M/S
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | Wrangler MT/R | Defender LTX M/S | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/10 · 2016 All Terrain and Off Road MT Tyre Test | 83% #3/13 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires | +16.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Wrangler MT/R
Pros
- Exceptional tread life, with some users reporting over 40,000 miles of service.
- Strong performance in diverse off-road environments, including mud, clay, snow, and rocky terrain.
- Reliable durability for heavy-duty farm and utility work.
Cons
- Reported lack of grip on both wet and dry bitumen.
- Inconsistent performance in specialized off-road scenarios for some users.
- Potential for premature failure or puncture issues in specific use cases.
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 Wrangler MT/R | B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season All Terrain and Off Road tires | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | 18/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Outlined White Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 65 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
76
/ 100
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better handling, wet and dry. 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 53 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 57 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 57 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 62 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
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.