Michelin Defender LTX MS vs Michelin Power 6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Michelin Defender LTX MS and Michelin Power 6 appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Michelin Defender LTX MS performs. It takes the win in snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Michelin Power 6 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Michelin Defender LTX MS and Michelin Power 6 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Michelin Defender LTX MS | Michelin Power 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #3 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | — |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Defender LTX MS
Michelin Power 6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Michelin Defender LTX MS | Michelin Power 6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | No data | Avg rank 9.0 | Michelin Power 6 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Michelin Power 6 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 1 | No data | Michelin Defender LTX MS |
💧 Wet: Michelin Defender LTX MS vs Michelin Power 6
The Michelin Power 6 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Defender LTX MS.
☀️ Dry: Michelin Defender LTX MS vs Michelin Power 6
The Michelin Power 6 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Michelin Defender LTX MS.
❄️ Snow: Michelin Defender LTX MS vs Michelin Power 6
The Michelin Defender LTX MS wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to no data for the Michelin Power 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Michelin Defender LTX MS or Michelin Power 6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Power 6 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Defender LTX MS.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Power 6 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Defender LTX MS across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Michelin Defender LTX MS appears in 1 independent tests, Michelin Power 6 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
