Tests – · none yet Owners 45 · 10 reviews
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Michelin Energy Saver A/S vs Michelin Defender LTX M/S — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 1 road tests and 10 + 10 owner reviews. How we score
Defender LTX M/S is ahead, 78–52
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 82 · 10 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 13 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires (tested tread life (miles))
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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53
Dry
Defender LTX M/S +2578Why this score
Source Energy Saver A/S Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 58 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 45 83 Energy Saver A/S: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 44.5 = 53
Defender LTX M/S: 60% × 74.5 (est.) + 40% × 83.3 = 78
No road tests of dry for Energy Saver A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for Defender LTX M/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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51
Wet
Defender LTX M/S +3081Why this score
Source Energy Saver A/S Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 56 (est.) ≈ 78 (est.) Reviews found online 44 84 Energy Saver A/S: 60% × 55.9 (est.) + 40% × 43.8 = 51
Defender LTX M/S: 60% × 78.2 (est.) + 40% × 84.2 = 81
No road tests of wet for Energy Saver A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Defender LTX M/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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54
Snow
Defender LTX M/S +2074Why this score
Source Energy Saver A/S Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online 44 76 Energy Saver A/S: 60% × 60.9 (est.) + 40% × 44.3 = 54
Defender LTX M/S: 60% × 72.7 (est.) + 40% × 76 = 74
No road tests of snow for Energy Saver A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
No road tests of snow for Defender LTX M/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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53
Comfort
Defender LTX M/S +2275Why this score
Source Energy Saver A/S Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 71 (est.) Reviews found online 46 78 Energy Saver A/S: 40% × 64.9 (est.) + 60% × 45.7 = 53
Defender LTX M/S: 40% × 70.7 (est.) + 60% × 77.6 = 75
No road tests of comfort for Energy Saver A/S or Defender LTX M/S. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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53
Treadwear
Defender LTX M/S +2679Why this score
Source Energy Saver A/S Defender LTX M/S Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 59 (est.) 75 Reviews found online 45 85 Energy Saver A/S: 60% × 58.7 (est.) + 40% × 44.9 = 53
Defender LTX M/S: 60% × 75.5 + 40% × 85.1 = 79
No road tests of treadwear for Energy Saver A/S. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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46
Handling (owners)
Defender LTX M/S +3480Why this score
Source Energy Saver A/S Defender LTX M/S Reviews found online 46 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy Saver A/S | Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 52 | 78 |
| Dry | 53 | 78 |
| Wet | 51 | 81 |
| Snow | 54 | 74 |
| Comfort | 53 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 79 |
| Handling (owners) | 46 | 80 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
52
/ 100
Energy Saver A/S
78
/ 100
Defender LTX M/S
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Energy Saver A/S
Pros
- High fuel economy and rolling efficiency
- Potential for high mileage in specific driving conditions
- Reliable dry weather traction for some users
Cons
- Significant hydroplaning tendencies in wet conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear
- Excessive road noise and audible squealing during cornering
Tire B Defender LTX M/S
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage lifespan
- Quiet and smooth ride quality at highway speeds
- Strong year-round traction across dry, wet, and light snow conditions
Cons
- High upfront purchase price
- Subpar performance in deep mud, sand, and off-road environments
- Limited ice and severe winter capability compared to dedicated winter tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy Saver A/S | B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Which one should you actually buy?
52
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver A/S
78
/ 100
Michelin Defender LTX M/S
Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Energy Saver A/S rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional. Michelin Defender LTX M/S rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 80 vs 46 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 81 vs 51 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 79 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 78 vs 53 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Energy Saver A/S
Tire B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S
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Energy Saver A/S or Defender LTX M/S?
Which is better in the wet, Energy Saver A/S or Defender LTX M/S?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 81 vs 51 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Energy Saver A/S or Defender LTX M/S?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 78 vs 53 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Energy Saver A/S or Defender LTX M/S?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 74 vs 54 on our snow score.
Which is more comfortable, Energy Saver A/S or Defender LTX M/S?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 75 vs 53 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Energy Saver A/S or Defender LTX M/S?
Michelin Defender LTX M/S, 79 vs 53 on our treadwear score.
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.
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