Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 7 reviews
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Michelin Energy X2+ vs Dunlop SP Sport LM705 — 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 7 + 39 owner reviews. How we score
Energy X2+ is ahead, 75–65
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Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 39 reviews
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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74
Dry
Energy X2+ +866Why this score
Source Energy X2+ SP Sport LM705 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 78 65 Energy X2+: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 78 = 74
SP Sport LM705: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.4 = 66
No road tests of dry for Energy X2+. 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 SP Sport LM705. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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78
Wet
Energy X2+ +1662Why this score
Source Energy X2+ SP Sport LM705 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 76 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 81 59 Energy X2+: 60% × 76.4 (est.) + 40% × 81.2 = 78
SP Sport LM705: 60% × 64.5 (est.) + 40% × 59.3 = 62
No road tests of wet for Energy X2+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.54).
No road tests of wet for SP Sport LM705. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.54).
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Snow
No comparison62Why this score
Source Energy X2+ SP Sport LM705 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 56 SP Sport LM705: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 56.1 = 62
No road tests of snow for SP Sport LM705. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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74
Comfort
Energy X2+ +470Why this score
Source Energy X2+ SP Sport LM705 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 76 71 Energy X2+: 40% × 70.3 (est.) + 60% × 76 = 74
SP Sport LM705: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 70.9 = 70
No road tests of comfort for Energy X2+ or SP Sport LM705. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison62Why this score
Source Energy X2+ SP Sport LM705 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 56 SP Sport LM705: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 55.8 = 62
No road tests of noise for SP Sport LM705. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Treadwear
Energy X2+ +468Why this score
Source Energy X2+ SP Sport LM705 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 76 68 Energy X2+: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 72
SP Sport LM705: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 68.4 = 68
No road tests of treadwear for Energy X2+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport LM705. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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80
Handling (owners)
Energy X2+ +1466Why this score
Source Energy X2+ SP Sport LM705 Reviews found online 80 66
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy X2+ | Dunlop SP Sport LM705 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 65 |
| Dry | 74 | 66 |
| Wet | 78 | 62 |
| Snow | – | 62 |
| Comfort | 74 | 70 |
| Noise | – | 62 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 68 |
| Handling (owners) | 80 | 66 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Energy X2+
65
/ 100
SP Sport LM705
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 Energy X2+
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather performance and water displacement capabilities
- High durability and long tread life due to the hard compound construction
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Slightly firmer ride quality when using lower sidewall profiles
- Potential for increased road feedback depending on vehicle suspension setup
- Wet grip ratings are occasionally perceived as slightly lower than dry grip performance
Tire B SP Sport LM705
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smooth bump/pothole absorption
- Very low road noise and quiet highway operation
- High value for money compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Significantly compromised wet grip and poor performance in heavy rain
- Soft sidewalls lead to mushy steering response and lack of high-speed handling feedback
- Faster-than-expected wear reported by some users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy X2+ | B · Dunlop SP Sport LM705 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 6 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 19″ |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Michelin Energy X2+
65
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport LM705
Winner: Michelin Energy X2+ — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score. Michelin Energy X2+ rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 7 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Energy X2+ scores 78 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Energy X2+ scores 80 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Energy X2+ scores 74 vs 66 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Energy X2+ scores 74 vs 70 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Energy X2+
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport LM705
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Energy X2+ or SP Sport LM705?
Which is better in the wet, Energy X2+ or SP Sport LM705?
Michelin Energy X2+, 78 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Energy X2+ or SP Sport LM705?
Michelin Energy X2+, 74 vs 66 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Energy X2+ or SP Sport LM705?
Michelin Energy X2+, 74 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Energy X2+ or SP Sport LM705?
Michelin Energy X2+, 72 vs 68 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