80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
14 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
10 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 vs Michelin Defender T+H — Compared (September 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.
VS
89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
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VerdictWinner: Michelin Defender T+H — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 if snow matters most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 69 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 92 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
MultiSeason Gen 02 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 45 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | MultiSeason Gen 02 | Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 | Michelin Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 89 |
| Dry | 76 | 94 |
| Wet | 80 | 91 |
| Snow | 80 | 76 |
| Comfort | 60 | 89 |
| Noise | 84 | 87 |
| Treadwear | 87 | 90 |
| Handling | 88 | 92 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
Tire A
89
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is widely regarded as a high-value all-season tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across varied climates, some report concerns regarding increased road noise and significant performance degradation in extreme summer heat.
Pros
- Excellent traction and stability in wet, snowy, and icy conditions
- Strong tread longevity and durability over high mileage
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Reliable dry handling and braking performance in moderate temperatures
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, particularly at higher speeds
- Poor braking performance and safety concerns in high-temperature summer conditions
- Potential for premature dry rotting or tread degradation in specific climates
Observations
- Users across various compact vehicle platforms, including the Dacia Logan and Suzuki Splash, report consistent satisfaction with the tire's multi-season versatility.
- The tire demonstrates reliable performance for high-mileage drivers, with several users reporting over 20,000 miles of use while maintaining adequate tread depth.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 | B · Michelin Defender T+H |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Firestone
89
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Defender T+H — better comfort, dry and wet. Pick the Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Defender T+H scores 89 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Defender T+H scores 94 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender T+H scores 91 vs 80 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 80 vs 76 on snow.
Tire A · Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
Tire B · Michelin Defender T+H
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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) 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.