| Model | Defender LTX M/S | X-Ice Xi3 |
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| Price range | Check on Amazon Check on DiscountTire | Check on Amazon Check on DiscountTire |
| Brand | Michelin | Michelin |
| Car type | SUV and 4x4 | |
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | |
| Tires scores compare | ||
| Overall | 84% | 85%  |
| Overall Dry | 92% | 85% |
| Corner Stability | 91% | 83% |
| Dry Traction | 94% | 87% |
| Steering Response | 91% | 84% |
| Overall Wet | 92% | 88% |
| Hydroplaning resistance | 92% | 88% |
| Wet Traction | 92% | 88% |
| Snow performance | 83% | 88% |
| Light Snow | 89% | 92% |
| Heavy Snow | 82% | 86% |
| Ice | 77% | 87% |
| Overall Comfort | 90% | 89% |
| Ride Comfort | 92% | 91% |
| Overall Noise | 89% | 87% |
| Wear (tread life) | 88% | 90% |
| Overall Off-road | 81% | No data |
| On Dirt | 85% | No data |
| On Sand | 81% | No data |
| On Mud | 75% | No data |
| On Rock | 81% | No data |
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