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 + 0 road tests and 3,699 + 25 owner reviews. How we score
Defender LTX M/S2 leads, 76–73 Narrow edge
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Tests 65 · 1 test Owners 88 · 3,699 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 30 in 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test (snow braking)
“The tires are over inflated for transport. The dealership should set them to the proper PSI during PDI but that's not always the case. I had 55 PSI in mine which explained the rough ride.”
Tests – · none yet Owners 75 · 25 reviews
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 52 | ≈ 71 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 92 | 76 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 52 + 40% × 91.5 = 68
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II: 60% × 71.1 (est.) + 40% × 75.6 = 73
No road tests of dry for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 67 | ≈ 76 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 92 | 80 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 66.8 + 40% × 91.8 = 77
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II: 60% × 75.8 (est.) + 40% × 80 = 78
No road tests of wet for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 84 | ≈ 70 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 68 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 84 + 40% × 77.1 = 81
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 68.3 = 69
No road tests of snow for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 73 (est.) | ≈ 70 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 88 | 74 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 40% × 72.6 (est.) + 60% × 87.6 = 82
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 74.4 = 73
No road tests of comfort for Defender LTX M/S2. 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 Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 73 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 88.7 = 75
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 72.8 = 69
No road tests of noise for Defender LTX M/S2 or Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 75 (est.) | ≈ 69 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 73 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 74.6 (est.) + 40% × 89 = 80
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II: 60% × 68.9 (est.) + 40% × 73 = 71
No road tests of treadwear for Defender LTX M/S2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 87 | – |
| Category | Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 | Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 73 |
| Dry | 68 | 73 |
| Wet | 77 | 78 |
| Snow | 81 | 69 |
| Comfort | 82 | 73 |
| Noise | 75 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 87 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Defender LTX M/S2
Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The community widely views the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 as an outstanding highway and daily driving tire, praising its smooth ride, low road noise, and reliable wet traction. While considered an ideal replacement for noisy all-terrain or OEM tires, some users question its performance in severe winter or deep mud conditions compared to dedicated off-road tires. A few owners also raised minor concerns regarding warranty differences, balancing, and tread life compared to prior generations.
“The Defender LTX M/S2s are the best tires I've ever run. They last forever. Great dry and wet traction. Quiet. Had them on a LR Disco and a fwd RX350z. Got around easily in ten inches of snow with the Lexus. I used to like Bridgestone but I've had better experiences with Michelins.”
“I have the same truck. I love my Defender LTX M/S2 tires. Very good on the rroadand in rain and snow. I haven't towed with them but have had no issues on forest service roads in Washington state. I would definitely get them again.”
“275/50R22 Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 At about 15k miles the front 2 Pirelli Scorpions were pretty much worn out/down to the wear bar. I wanted to try something different and always liked Michelin tires so I went with the Defender LTX M/S2. Replaced the front two. If I like them I'll get another 2 next year and shuffle these to the rears. It seems the truck has had to relearn how to drive after putting new tires on. It's been 5 days and it seems that it's almost back to normal. The steering felt a little too loose is how I'd describe it. Otherwise they feel great and I like how they look. A little more meatier than the Pirellis. I'll be measuring the wear to see how it compares and will post some data in the future.”
Based on 83 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 | B · Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All-Season tire |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | 11 - 14/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 820 B A | 740 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 65,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 80 psi | 44 psi |
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II
Narrow edge: Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 — better snow, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II if dry matters most to you.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 scores 81 vs 69 on snow.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 scores 82 vs 73 on comfort.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 scores 80 vs 71 on treadwear.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 scores 75 vs 69 on noise.
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Neither, by our numbers: 77 vs 78 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Plus II, 73 vs 68 on our dry score.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, 81 vs 69 on our snow score.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, 75 vs 69 on our noise score.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, 82 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, 80 vs 71 on our treadwear score.
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
