89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Michelin Defender T+H vs Yokohama AVID Touring — 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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90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
83 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Michelin Defender T+H and Yokohama AVID Touring are within 2 points overall. Michelin Defender T+H is stronger on handling. Yokohama AVID Touring is stronger on snow and comfort.
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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)
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
AVID Touring leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
AVID Touring leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 100 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
AVID Touring leads by 2
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
AVID Touring leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Defender T+H | Yokohama AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 90 |
| Dry | 94 | 94 |
| Wet | 91 | 90 |
| Snow | 76 | 87 |
| Comfort | 89 | 94 |
| Noise | 87 | 89 |
| Treadwear | 90 | 92 |
| Handling | 92 | 85 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
90
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Yokohama AVID Touring is widely regarded as a high-value, reliable tire that offers a comfortable and quiet ride, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious drivers. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across various weather conditions, a minority of users report issues with sidewall softness and occasional traction loss in wet conditions.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong tread life and durability
- Reliable dry and wet road traction for daily commuting
- Easy to balance during installation
Cons
- Reports of soft sidewalls leading to handling instability
- Occasional wheel spin in wet or snowy conditions
- Some users noted road noise or 'tread growl' over time
- Tendency to track or follow grooves in pavement
Observations
- Users with sedans and older passenger cars frequently report that the tire improves ride comfort, making the vehicle feel more stable and substantial.
- Owners of heavier vehicles or those with specific suspension issues noted that the soft sidewall can be more pronounced, potentially impacting steering precision.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Defender T+H | B · Yokohama AVID Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Michelin
90
/ 100
Yokohama
Too close to call: Michelin Defender T+H and Yokohama AVID Touring are within 2 points overall. Michelin Defender T+H is stronger on handling. Yokohama AVID Touring is stronger on snow and comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama AVID Touring scores 87 vs 76 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Defender T+H scores 92 vs 85 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama AVID Touring scores 94 vs 89 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Defender T+H
Tire B · Yokohama AVID Touring
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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.