Pirelli AS plus 3 vs Michelin Defenders LTX M/S

[91RS]

Almost anything is better than a Bridgestone. I had the Dueler Alenza on my 08 for exactly 24 hours to see if I liked some used wheels I bought, and I literally thought the truck was going to roll over when I hit the interstate on ramp like I do every day on my Michelins. Absolute trash. They ride like crap, too. The Michelin is still the best (the new Defender LTX 2 is even better) but the Continental TerrainContact H/T or even the Pirellis (and I do not like Pirelli) would be a big upgrade over the stock Bridgestones.

 

[Stbentoak]

I'm within a few months of getting rid of these terrible Alenza's and still on the fence about Defenders or AS plus 3's. But either one would be a big improvement!

 

[Polo08816]

I'm within a few months of getting rid of these terrible Alenza's and still on the fence about Defenders or AS plus 3's. But either one would be a big improvement!

Defender LTX M/S2 if it's available in your size.

 

[JayceeP]

I'm within a few months of getting rid of these terrible Alenza's and still on the fence about Defenders or AS plus 3's. But either one would be a big improvement!

I’m kinda leaning toward the AS plus 3’s. I’m getting the 22” black OEM wheels put on my XL SLT…. Concerned the Defenders will ruin the look.

I also hear the Defenders can hurt fuel economy a bit… and also that the Pirelli AS plus 3’s ride great, they are quiet, and handle well. They’re also like $100 cheaper per tire (in Canada anyway).

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

I’m kinda leaning toward the AS plus 3’s. I’m getting the 22” black OEM wheels put on my XL SLT…. Concerned the Defenders will ruin the look.

I also hear the Defenders can hurt fuel economy a bit… and also that the Pirelli AS plus 3’s ride great, they are quiet, and handle well. They’re also like $100 cheaper per tire (in Canada anyway).

Can't say I've ever bought a black sidewall tire for the "look". Not like the stock Bridgestones are hot looking or anything.
What is wrong w/ the Defender "look?" (Not being critical of your thoughts, just curious why you have look concerns?)

 

[91RS]

I’m kinda leaning toward the AS plus 3’s. I’m getting the 22” black OEM wheels put on my XL SLT…. Concerned the Defenders will ruin the look.

I also hear the Defenders can hurt fuel economy a bit… and also that the Pirelli AS plus 3’s ride great, they are quiet, and handle well. They’re also like $100 cheaper per tire (in Canada anyway).

The new Defender looks very different from the old one.

 

[JayceeP]

Can't say I've ever bought a black sidewall tire for the "look". Not like the stock Bridgestones are hot looking or anything.
What is wrong w/ the Defender "look?" (Not being critical of your thoughts, just curious why you have look concerns?)

No all good. I was actually rocking the Defenders on my 4Runner Limited that I just traded in for the Yukon.

I’ve just seen some comments that the defenders look a bit truck like and maybe don’t suit the 22” wheel look. Having said that, I still haven’t been able to get a picture of what the defenders look like on the Yukon on 22” wheels or even the 20’s.

I think they’re an awesome tire overall.

 

[JayceeP]

The new Defender looks very different from the old one.

In general, or you mean the new Defender 2 tire?

 

[91RS]

In general, or you mean the new Defender 2 tire?

The Defender 2. I thought I had a picture of mine after I put the 2 on but I guess I don’t.

 

[JayceeP]

The Defender 2. I thought I had a picture of mine after I put the 2 on but I guess I don’t.

Would love to see what they look like on your truck if you get a chance to snap a pic.