Tests – · 1 test Owners 71 · 1 review
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires (overall ranking)
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Michelin Defender T+H vs Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Defender T+H is ahead, 72–65
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Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 61 · 1,954 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 8 in 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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 +567Why this score
Source Defender T+H Dueler H/P Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online 74 60 -
74
Wet
Defender T+H +668Why this score
Source Defender T+H Dueler H/P Sport Professional tests (TWG score) – 70 Reviews found online 75 64 -
66
Snow
Dueler H/P Sport +167Why this score
Source Defender T+H Dueler H/P Sport Reviews found online 63 65 -
70
Comfort
Defender T+H +763Why this score
Source Defender T+H Dueler H/P Sport Reviews found online 70 56 -
68
Noise
Defender T+H +266Why this score
Source Defender T+H Dueler H/P Sport Reviews found online 70 65 -
73
Treadwear
Defender T+H +1063Why this score
Source Defender T+H Dueler H/P Sport Professional tests (TWG score) 75 – Reviews found online 70 61 -
72
Handling
Defender T+H +1557Why this score
Source Defender T+H Dueler H/P Sport Reviews found online 72 57
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Defender T+H | Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 65 |
| Dry | 72 | 67 |
| Wet | 74 | 68 |
| Snow | 66 | 67 |
| Comfort | 70 | 63 |
| Noise | 68 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 63 |
| Handling | 72 | 57 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Defender T+H
65
/ 100
Dueler H/P Sport
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Defender T+H | Dueler H/P Sport | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Consumer Reports All-Season Tires | 33% #3/8 · 2010 Auto Zeitung 4x4 Tyre Test | +66.7 | Different tests |
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 Dueler H/P Sport
Pros
- Impressive treadwear and longevity, with many users reporting high mileage before replacement
- Reliable and secure grip in dry road conditions
- Stable handling and solid load-bearing capability suitable for heavier SUVs and crossovers
Cons
- High levels of road noise and drone, especially on rougher surfaces or as the tire ages
- Inconsistent or poor performance in wet conditions, with several complaints of hydroplaning or slipping
- Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality that reduces overall vehicle comfort
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Defender T+H | B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | — | 52 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Michelin Defender T+H
65
/ 100
Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
Winner: Michelin Defender T+H — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender T+H scores 72 vs 57 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender T+H scores 73 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Defender T+H scores 70 vs 63 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender T+H scores 74 vs 68 on wet.
Tire A · Michelin Defender T+H
Tire B · Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport
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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.