Tests – · 1 test Owners 78 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 13 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires (overall ranking)
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S vs Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender LTX M/S is ahead, 76–66
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Tests 66 · 1 test Owners 67 · 97 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 7 in Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (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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76
Dry
Defender LTX M/S +571Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Dueler All-Terrain AT002 Professional tests (TWG score) – 74 Reviews found online 81 67 -
78
Wet
Defender LTX M/S +672Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Dueler All-Terrain AT002 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 81 73 -
72
Snow
Defender LTX M/S +1854Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Dueler All-Terrain AT002 Professional tests (TWG score) – 44 Reviews found online 73 68 -
73
Comfort
Defender LTX M/S +370Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Dueler All-Terrain AT002 Reviews found online 76 71 -
70
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Dueler All-Terrain AT002 Reviews found online 74 – -
76
Treadwear
Defender LTX M/S +1561Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Dueler All-Terrain AT002 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 – Reviews found online 78 58 -
78
Handling
Defender LTX M/S +1266Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Dueler All-Terrain AT002 Reviews found online 78 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Defender LTX M/S | Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 66 |
| Dry | 76 | 71 |
| Wet | 78 | 72 |
| Snow | 72 | 54 |
| Comfort | 73 | 70 |
| Noise | 70 | – |
| Treadwear | 76 | 61 |
| Handling | 78 | 66 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Defender LTX M/S
66
/ 100
Dueler All-Terrain AT002
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 | Defender LTX M/S | Dueler All-Terrain AT002 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 83% #3/13 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires | 20% #5/7 · Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | +63.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Dueler All-Terrain AT002
Pros
- Surprisingly quiet and comfortable on-road manners for an all-terrain tire
- Excellent wet and dry weather grip providing high driver confidence
- Reliable mild off-road and winter/snow performance
Cons
- Some users reported soft sidewalls causing a floating or less responsive handling feel
- Occasional reports of early front tire wear or quicker wear signs on specific applications
- Minor tread pattern rumbling noticeable at very specific low speeds
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Defender LTX M/S | B · Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 44 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
66
/ 100
Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002
Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better snow, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 72 vs 54 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 76 vs 61 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Tire B · Bridgestone Dueler All-Terrain AT002
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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.