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 + 21 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Defender LTX M/S2 77, Scorpion Weatheractive 78.
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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 83 · 21 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 Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 52 | ≈ 74 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 91 | 83 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 52 + 40% × 91.3 = 68
Scorpion Weatheractive: 60% × 74 (est.) + 40% × 82.6 = 77
No road tests of dry for Scorpion Weatheractive. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 67 | ≈ 79 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 91 | 86 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 66.8 + 40% × 91.4 = 77
Scorpion Weatheractive: 60% × 78.9 (est.) + 40% × 85.8 = 82
No road tests of wet for Scorpion Weatheractive. 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 Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests | 84 | ≈ 73 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 80 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 84 + 40% × 76.9 = 81
Scorpion Weatheractive: 60% × 73.5 (est.) + 40% × 79.7 = 76
No road tests of snow for Scorpion Weatheractive. 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 Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 72 (est.) | ≈ 71 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 88 | 79 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 40% × 72.5 (est.) + 60% × 87.6 = 82
Scorpion Weatheractive: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 78.6 = 75
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 Weatheractive. 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 Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 82 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 88.8 = 75
Scorpion Weatheractive: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 82.4 = 73
No road tests of noise for Defender LTX M/S2 or Scorpion Weatheractive. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Defender LTX M/S2 | Scorpion Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 75 (est.) | ≈ 73 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 89 | 84 |
Defender LTX M/S2: 60% × 74.6 (est.) + 40% × 89 = 80
Scorpion Weatheractive: 60% × 72.8 (est.) + 40% × 84 = 77
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 Weatheractive. 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 Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 87 | 78 |
| Category | Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 | Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 78 |
| Dry | 68 | 77 |
| Wet | 77 | 82 |
| Snow | 81 | 76 |
| Comfort | 82 | 75 |
| Noise | 75 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 77 |
| Handling (owners) | 87 | 78 |
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.
Defender LTX M/S2
Scorpion Weatheractive
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/S2 | Scorpion Weatheractive | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/30 2026 Tire Rack All Terrain Tyre Snow Test | #6/7 2025 Autobild Pirelli All-Terrain Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
“I had the crossclimate on my Avalon. They were noisy. Don't know if vehicle choice matters. Put the Defender LTX M/S2 on my GC Overland. So far I really like them.”
“Defender LTX M/S2 275/50/22 on Fuel 22’s Coming off the Allenzas the quiet smooth ride is very noticeable. A section of paved road that has roots underneath but not really washboard - on the Allenzas it was noisy and bumpy and with the Defenders it is barely noticeable. They are that good”
“Got them last month. Did road trip to Vegas and back. Astonishing tire. You almost don’t know they are there. They just provide feedback necessary to have good control. No noise, no uncomfortable transfer of impact. Excellent in rain. Went through several downpours. As expected from 12/32 depth and this design, hydroplaning resistance is excellent. But what I pay attention is braking and handling, and they are excellent there. Did by now 3,000mls no any noticeable wear.”
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 Weatheractive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Weather |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 1 | 31 |
| Rim diameters | 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 14/32″ | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 820 B A | 700 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Outline White Lettering | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 80 psi | 44 - 51 psi |
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2
Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive
Too close to call: Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 and Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive are within 2 points overall. Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 is stronger on handling, comfort and snow. Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive is stronger on dry and wet.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 scores 87 vs 78 on handling.
Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive scores 77 vs 68 on dry.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 scores 82 vs 75 on comfort.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 scores 81 vs 76 on snow.
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Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive, 82 vs 77 on our wet score.
Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive, 77 vs 68 on our dry score.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, 81 vs 76 on our snow score.
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, 82 vs 75 on our comfort score.
Michelin Defender LTX M/S2, 80 vs 77 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
