Tests – · none yet Owners 58 · 216 reviews
“I just got the extreme at2 and they are awesome and quiet. Did go on an easy/moderate off-road in Broken Bow, OK and they did outstanding!”
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Hankook Dynapro AT2 vs Michelin Defender LTX M/S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender LTX M/S is ahead, 76–61
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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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62
Dry
Defender LTX M/S +1476Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 59 81 -
63
Wet
Defender LTX M/S +1578Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 61 81 -
61
Snow
Defender LTX M/S +1172Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 56 73 -
62
Comfort
Defender LTX M/S +1173Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 55 76 -
64
Noise
Defender LTX M/S +569Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 60 74 -
61
Treadwear
Defender LTX M/S +1576Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 58 78 -
55
Handling
Defender LTX M/S +2378Why this score
Source Dynapro AT2 Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 55 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Dynapro AT2 | Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 76 |
| Dry | 62 | 76 |
| Wet | 63 | 78 |
| Snow | 61 | 72 |
| Comfort | 62 | 73 |
| Noise | 64 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 76 |
| Handling | 55 | 78 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
Dynapro AT2
76
/ 100
Defender LTX M/S
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Dynapro AT2
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride on asphalt and highway conditions
- Good traction and stability in dry and wet weather
- Reliable performance when towing trailers and hauling heavy loads
Cons
- Poor grip and scary handling in winter conditions, including snow, ice, and slush
- Developed significant road noise or a drumming sound over time as they wore
- Concerns regarding durability, including premature casing punctures on gravel and sidewall cracking
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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Hankook Dynapro AT2
Community opinion on the Hankook Dynapro AT2 (including the Xtreme variant) is generally favorable regarding highway ride quality, low noise levels, and dry handling. However, owners draw a sharp distinction between OEM versions—which frequently receive criticism for poor wet traction and winter performance—and the aftermarket or Xtreme versions, which are often praised for better durability, value, and snow handling.
r/f150
·1 upvote ·2024-03-23
“I had the Dynapro AT2’s on my Lightning and they’re ok. I’d say they’re excellent dry, ok wet and in mud, marginal in snow. When I was looking for new tires I wanted an All Terrain that was slightly more aggressive for off-road and Three-Peak snow rated. But, with the Lightning, they couldn’t be a heavy tire as it would hurt range. Ended up settling on the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme. Essentially this is the newer version of the AT2. I’ve got about 10,000 miles on them so far and I’ll say dry handling is a little worse than the old AT2 (probably due to the more aggressive lugs), wet handling is about the same, but mud and snow handling is noticeably improved. So all in all, I probably wouldn’t get the AT2 again but I would do the AT2 Xtreme again.”
r/4x4
·498 upvotes ·2026-05-26
“New shoes for the Sunset Truck Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extremes in 30x9.5. Read more”
r/JeepLiberty
·13 upvotes ·2019-10-18
“New Shoes Friday! Hankook Dynapro AT2! Glad I was able to find a good AT tire in this size.”
Top themes
#Road noise and comfort#Wet and rain traction#Snow and winter performance#OEM vs aftermarket differences#Treadwear and longevity#Off-road and gravel capability#Price and value
Based on 38 community posts
Tire B
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Dynapro AT2 | B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 33 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Hankook Dynapro AT2
76
/ 100
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better handling, wet and treadwear. 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 55 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 62 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Dynapro AT2
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.