Tests – · 1 test Owners 83 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 13 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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Michelin Defender LTX M/S vs Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 1 road tests and 11 + 244 owner reviews. How we score
Defender LTX M/S is ahead, 79–55
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Tests 32 · 1 test Owners 67 · 244 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 7 in Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] (noise)
“What tires are a good alternative to Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure With Kevlar? I need to be replace mine after 35k.”
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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79
Dry
Defender LTX M/S +3445Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 75 (est.) 29 Reviews found online 84 69 Defender LTX M/S: 60% × 74.8 (est.) + 40% × 84.4 = 79
Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure: 60% × 29.2 + 40% × 69.4 = 45
No road tests of dry for Defender LTX M/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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82
Wet
Defender LTX M/S +3646Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 79 (est.) 30 Reviews found online 86 69 Defender LTX M/S: 60% × 79 (est.) + 40% × 85.7 = 82
Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure: 60% × 30 + 40% × 69.4 = 46
No road tests of wet for Defender LTX M/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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74
Snow
Defender LTX M/S +866Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 77 63 Defender LTX M/S: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.6 = 74
Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure: 60% × 68.3 (est.) + 40% × 63.4 = 66
No road tests of snow for Defender LTX M/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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75
Comfort
Defender LTX M/S +867Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 78 66 Defender LTX M/S: 40% × 70.6 (est.) + 60% × 77.7 = 75
Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure: 40% × 68.3 (est.) + 60% × 66.3 = 67
No road tests of comfort for Defender LTX M/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison55Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 48 Reviews found online – ≈ 66 (est.) Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure: 60% × 47.9 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 55
No owner ratings of noise for Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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80
Treadwear
Defender LTX M/S +1565Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests 75 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 86 64 Defender LTX M/S: 60% × 75.4 + 40% × 86.3 = 80
Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure: 60% × 65.6 (est.) + 40% × 63.8 = 65
No road tests of treadwear for Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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82
Handling (owners)
Defender LTX M/S +1468Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure Reviews found online 82 68 -
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Efficiency
No comparison27Why this score
Source Defender LTX M/S Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests – 27
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Defender LTX M/S | Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure |
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| Relative Score | 79 | 55 |
| Dry | 79 | 45 |
| Wet | 82 | 46 |
| Snow | 74 | 66 |
| Comfort | 75 | 67 |
| Noise | – | 55 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 82 | 68 |
| Efficiency | – | 27 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
79
/ 100
Defender LTX M/S
55
/ 100
Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Defender LTX M/S | Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/13 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires | #4/7 Best All Terrain Tyres Tested On Road, Off Road and Snow [2024] | – | 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 life and long-term durability, often exceeding 60,000 miles
- Smooth, quiet, and comfortable highway ride quality
- Strong traction and secure handling in wet, dry, and moderate snow conditions
Cons
- High initial purchase price compared to competitors
- Subpar off-road performance, specifically struggling in mud, sand, and loose gravel
- Limited ice performance compared to dedicated winter tires
Tire B Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
Pros
- Exceptionally low road noise for an all-terrain tire
- Strong dry and wet grip with reliable handling on tarmac
- Capable off-road performance on gravel, dirt, grass, and mud
Cons
- Decreased wet traction and hydroplaning tendencies as the tread wears down
- Stiffer ride quality due to load range and reinforced sidewalls
- Premature wear or chipping reported by a subset of high-mileage users
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
Community sentiment toward the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar is predominantly positive, with owners highlighting its smooth and quiet highway ride, capable mild-to-moderate off-road traction, and solid tread life. Many appreciate its durability and value over competitors, though several users note minor drawbacks such as decreased fuel economy and mixed feedback regarding wet and winter braking performance, particularly between LT and P-metric versions.
silveradosierra.com
·2015-08-16
“I have pictures in my gallery, they are lame. They look nice, nothing fancy, ok for me as I kept the stock size. My gas mileage dropped, they are heavier than my previous tires (wrangler ATS) and have a deeper, more aggressive tread. I spoke with goodyear tech support before purchasing and they told me to expect a 5-10% increase in fuel consumption right away which is holding true. It will improve with time. As for performance, after several long haul trips up north into Northern Ontario, smooth and quiet on the highway, and really handling the trails nicely. I've gone done some pretty knarly trails(I'm talking deep forest unmaintained trails with no cell phone service) the last few weeks and have little fear of punctures from the sharp rocks and stuff or getting stuck. I do recommend road force balance, highway ride went from OK to smooth as glass after that. I drove for a couple of weeks before the balance issues really got on my nerves and had to try something.”
r/ToyotaTacoma
·1 upvote ·2023-07-06
“What tires are a good alternative to Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure With Kevlar? I need to be replace mine after 35k.”
f150forum.com
“Just put a set on my 2012 platinum and they are great. I replaced the stock pirellis which were still in good shape but were terrible in the snow. I've only had the tires on for about a week so I don't have a long term review although we have gotten a lot of snow where I am the past week and I can say they work great in snow also on wet roads and remain quiet on dry roads. I have no off road review tho. Very happy with the purchase”
Top themes
#quiet highway ride#snow and rain traction#off-road capability#tread life and wear#fuel economy impact#LT vs P-metric specs#pricing and value
Based on 40 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Defender LTX M/S | B · Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All-Terrain tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | — | 14 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 720 - 800 B A | 640 A B |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
55
/ 100
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better wet, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Defender LTX M/S rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 11 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 82 vs 46 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 79 vs 45 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 80 vs 65 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 82 vs 68 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Tire B · Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure
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Defender LTX M/S or Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure?
Which is better in the wet, Defender LTX M/S or Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 82 vs 46 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Defender LTX M/S or Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 79 vs 45 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Defender LTX M/S or Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 74 vs 66 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Defender LTX M/S or Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 75 vs 67 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Defender LTX M/S or Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 80 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology