Tests – · none yet Owners 70 · 22 reviews
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Dunlop StreetResponse 2 vs Michelin Energy — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 22 + 42 owner reviews. How we score
StreetResponse 2 is ahead, 71–60
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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71
Dry
StreetResponse 2 +1655Why this score
Source StreetResponse 2 Energy Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 60 (est.) Reviews found online 74 48 StreetResponse 2: 60% × 70.1 (est.) + 40% × 73.6 = 71
Energy: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 48.4 = 55
No road tests of dry for StreetResponse 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for Energy. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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74
Wet
StreetResponse 2 +1361Why this score
Source StreetResponse 2 Energy Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 73 (est.) ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 75 57 StreetResponse 2: 60% × 72.7 (est.) + 40% × 75 = 74
Energy: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 57.4 = 61
No road tests of wet for StreetResponse 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for Energy. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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70
Comfort
StreetResponse 2 +565Why this score
Source StreetResponse 2 Energy Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 70 60 StreetResponse 2: 60% × 69.3 (est.) + 40% × 70.2 = 70
Energy: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 65
No road tests of comfort for StreetResponse 2 or Energy. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Treadwear
Energy +467Why this score
Source StreetResponse 2 Energy Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 61 67 StreetResponse 2: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 63
Energy: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 67.3 = 67
No road tests of treadwear for StreetResponse 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for Energy. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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74
Handling (owners)
StreetResponse 2 +2351Why this score
Source StreetResponse 2 Energy Reviews found online 74 51
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop StreetResponse 2 | Michelin Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 60 |
| Dry | 71 | 55 |
| Wet | 74 | 61 |
| Comfort | 70 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 67 |
| Handling (owners) | 74 | 51 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
StreetResponse 2
60
/ 100
Energy
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A StreetResponse 2
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet grip
- Sharp, responsive steering and handling
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
Cons
- Tread life can be shorter than expected for aggressive drivers
- Performance drop-off can be sudden once the tread reaches a certain wear point
- Occasional reports of stability issues or 'floating' sensations on specific vehicle setups
Tire B Energy
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy
- Low road noise and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Lack of steering feedback and road feel
- Inconsistent or poor grip in wet conditions
- High price point relative to competitors
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop StreetResponse 2 | B · Michelin Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 16 | — |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 15″ | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Dunlop StreetResponse 2
60
/ 100
Michelin Energy
Winner: Dunlop StreetResponse 2 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin Energy if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop StreetResponse 2 scores 74 vs 51 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop StreetResponse 2 scores 71 vs 55 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop StreetResponse 2 scores 74 vs 61 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Dunlop StreetResponse 2 scores 70 vs 65 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop StreetResponse 2
Tire B · Michelin Energy
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StreetResponse 2 or Energy?
Which is better in the wet, StreetResponse 2 or Energy?
Dunlop StreetResponse 2, 74 vs 61 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, StreetResponse 2 or Energy?
Dunlop StreetResponse 2, 71 vs 55 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, StreetResponse 2 or Energy?
Dunlop StreetResponse 2, 70 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, StreetResponse 2 or Energy?
Michelin Energy, 67 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