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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season vs Michelin Defender LTX M/S — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

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Tire B Michelin

Michelin Defender LTX M/S

Premium Touring All Season tire

Michelin Defender LTX M/S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
95/100
109 owner reviews
Dry
98
Wet
96
Snow
82
Comfort
96
Noise
95
Treadwear
97
Handling
97

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Defender LTX M/S leads by 16
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
82
B — Michelin Defender LTX M/S
98
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric All-SeasonDefender LTX M/S
Tire Rack owners 90 92
Tyre Reviews owners 75 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Defender LTX M/S leads by 27
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
69
B — Michelin Defender LTX M/S
96
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric All-SeasonDefender LTX M/S
Tire Rack owners 87 83
Tyre Reviews owners 45 91

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Defender LTX M/S leads by 2
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
80
B — Michelin Defender LTX M/S
82
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric All-SeasonDefender LTX M/S
Tire Rack owners 61 94
Tyre Reviews owners – 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Defender LTX M/S leads by 29
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
67
B — Michelin Defender LTX M/S
96
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric All-SeasonDefender LTX M/S
Tire Rack owners 82 84
Tyre Reviews owners 50 87

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Defender LTX M/S leads by 15
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
80
B — Michelin Defender LTX M/S
95

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Defender LTX M/S leads by 33
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
64
B — Michelin Defender LTX M/S
97
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric All-SeasonDefender LTX M/S
Tire Rack owners 80 92
Tyre Reviews owners 35 97

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Defender LTX M/S leads by 42
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
55
B — Michelin Defender LTX M/S
97
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric All-SeasonDefender LTX M/S
Tyre Reviews owners 55 85

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season vs Michelin Defender LTX M/S: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-SeasonMichelin Defender LTX M/S
Relative Score 70 95
Dry 82 98
Wet 69 96
Snow 80 82
Comfort 67 96
Noise 80 95
Treadwear 64 97
Handling 55 97

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All Season receives mixed feedback, with users praising its reliable traction and safety in adverse weather conditions. However, significant concerns regarding tread longevity and premature wear patterns frequently temper the overall ownership experience.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in snow and winter conditions
  • High level of driver reassurance and safety for family-oriented driving
  • Consistent performance across various driving styles

Cons

  • Disappointing tread life compared to previous Goodyear models
  • Rapid wear, particularly on the tire shoulders
  • Lower than expected mileage before requiring replacement

Observations

  • Users driving heavier sedans like the Volvo S80 reported high satisfaction with winter capability.
  • Some owners noted that the tire failed to meet the longevity benchmarks set by original equipment Goodyear Excellence tires.
Tire B Michelin Defender LTX M/S

The Michelin Defender LTX M/S is widely regarded as a premier all-season tire for trucks and SUVs, consistently praised for its exceptional tread longevity and balanced performance across various weather conditions. While the vast majority of users report superior ride comfort, stability, and fuel efficiency, a small minority of owners have noted issues with increased road noise as the tires age or inconsistent traction in specific wet-weather scenarios.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life often exceeding 60,000–80,000 miles
  • Strong all-weather traction, particularly in dry and light snow conditions
  • Improved fuel efficiency due to low rolling resistance
  • High level of ride comfort and stability for heavy vehicles
  • Reliable performance that often outperforms original equipment (OE) tires

Cons

  • Increased road noise reported by some users as the tire tread wears down
  • Higher price point compared to competitors
  • Occasional reports of reduced wet-weather grip or traction loss during turns
  • Limited off-road capability in mud or deep sand

Observations

  • Heavy-duty truck owners (RAM 2500/3500) report high satisfaction with durability, even under heavy usage or towing conditions.
  • SUV owners (Expedition, Highlander) frequently cite the tire as a significant upgrade over factory-installed rubber, specifically noting improvements in cabin quietness and fuel economy.
  • Users recommend running higher tire pressures (40-45 psi) to optimize performance and handling on certain truck platforms.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S
CategoryUltra High Performance All Season tirePremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Michelin

Winner: Michelin Defender LTX M/S — better handling, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 97 vs 55 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 97 vs 64 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 96 vs 67 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Defender LTX M/S scores 96 vs 69 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
Tire B · Michelin Defender LTX M/S

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.