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Bridgestone B 390 vs Michelin Energy XM2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 10 + 56 owner reviews. How we score

Energy XM2 leads, 68–64 Narrow edge

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Bridgestone B 390
Tire ABridgestone

B 390

All Season

± 8Provisional

Tests – · none yet Owners 58 · 10 reviews

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 63

    Dry

    Energy XM2 +3
    66
    Why this score
    SourceB 390Energy XM2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6165

    B 390: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 60.9 = 63

    Energy XM2: 60% × 66.7 (est.) + 40% × 65 = 66

    No road tests of dry for B 390. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

    No road tests of dry for Energy XM2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 66

    Wet

    Energy XM2 +4
    70
    Why this score
    SourceB 390Energy XM2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6469

    B 390: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 63.8 = 66

    Energy XM2: 60% × 69.8 (est.) + 40% × 69.1 = 70

    No road tests of wet for B 390. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

    No road tests of wet for Energy XM2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 50

    Snow

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceB 390Energy XM2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 59 (est.)–
    Reviews found online36–

    B 390: 60% × 59.5 (est.) + 40% × 35.8 = 50

    No road tests of snow for B 390. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 62

    Comfort

    Energy XM2 +2
    64
    Why this score
    SourceB 390Energy XM2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online5962

    B 390: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 58.6 = 62

    Energy XM2: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 61.6 = 64

    No road tests of comfort for B 390. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Energy XM2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 63

    Treadwear

    Energy XM2 +9
    72
    Why this score
    SourceB 390Energy XM2
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online6175

    B 390: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 60.9 = 63

    Energy XM2: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 74.8 = 72

    No road tests of treadwear for B 390. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

    No road tests of treadwear for Energy XM2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  6. 60

    Handling (owners)

    Energy XM2 +6
    66
    Why this score
    SourceB 390Energy XM2
    Reviews found online6066
Scores at a glance
CategoryBridgestone B 390Michelin Energy XM2
Relative Score 64 68
Dry 63 66
Wet 66 70
Snow 50 –
Comfort 62 64
Treadwear 63 72
Handling (owners) 60 66

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score
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B 390

± 8

Energy XM2

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A B 390

Pros

  • Reliable dry-weather traction and handling
  • Solid performance as an original equipment factory fitment
  • Good durability when used in low-mileage or climate-controlled conditions

Cons

  • Short tread life reported by many users
  • Noticeable road noise, particularly from the rear axle
  • Tendency for the vehicle to wander or track poorly at highway speeds
All owner themes in the B 390 review

Tire B Energy XM2

Pros

  • Exceptional tread longevity and durability
  • Strong puncture resistance
  • Reliable dry and wet grip for daily driving

Cons

  • Increased road noise as the tire wears
  • Soft sidewalls can feel less responsive during spirited driving
  • Premium price point compared to competitors
All owner themes in the Energy XM2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone B 390 B · Michelin Energy XM2
CategoryAll SeasonSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—3
Rim diameters—15″ – 16″
UTQG200 A A - B—

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone B 390

Michelin Energy XM2

Narrow edge: Michelin Energy XM2 — better treadwear, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score. Bridgestone B 390 rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Energy XM2 scores 72 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Energy XM2 scores 66 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Energy XM2 scores 70 vs 66 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Energy XM2 scores 66 vs 63 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone B 390
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Tire B · Michelin Energy XM2
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B 390 or Energy XM2?

Which is better in the wet, B 390 or Energy XM2?

Michelin Energy XM2, 70 vs 66 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, B 390 or Energy XM2?

Michelin Energy XM2, 66 vs 63 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, B 390 or Energy XM2?

Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 64 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, B 390 or Energy XM2?

Michelin Energy XM2, 72 vs 63 on our treadwear score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

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