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Michelin Defender T+H vs Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender T+H leads, 72–68 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 13 reviews
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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72
Dry
Defender T+H +270Why this score
Source Defender T+H Alenza AS Ultra Reviews found online 74 71 -
74
Wet
Defender T+H +272Why this score
Source Defender T+H Alenza AS Ultra Reviews found online 75 73 -
66
Snow
Alenza AS Ultra +470Why this score
Source Defender T+H Alenza AS Ultra Reviews found online 63 71 -
70
Comfort
Defender T+H +169Why this score
Source Defender T+H Alenza AS Ultra Reviews found online 70 68 -
68
Noise
Defender T+H +464Why this score
Source Defender T+H Alenza AS Ultra Reviews found online 70 60 -
73
Treadwear
Defender T+H +1162Why this score
Source Defender T+H Alenza AS Ultra Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 70 59 -
72
Handling
Defender T+H +369Why this score
Source Defender T+H Alenza AS Ultra Reviews found online 72 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Defender T+H | Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 68 |
| Dry | 72 | 70 |
| Wet | 74 | 72 |
| Snow | 66 | 70 |
| Comfort | 70 | 69 |
| Noise | 68 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 62 |
| Handling | 72 | 69 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Defender T+H
68
/ 100
Alenza AS Ultra
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Defender T+H
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Alenza AS Ultra
Pros
- Strong traction on both wet and dry road surfaces
- Improved ride comfort and handling compared to some factory-installed alternatives
- Capable performance in varied weather conditions for some users
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and short service life
- Noticeable road noise compared to other premium tires
- Inconsistent performance in severe winter conditions, particularly on ice and deep snow
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Defender T+H | B · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 46 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 800 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin Defender T+H
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
Winner: Michelin Defender T+H — better treadwear, noise and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender T+H scores 73 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Defender T+H scores 68 vs 64 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra scores 70 vs 66 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender T+H scores 72 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Defender T+H
Tire B · Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra
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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.