Tests – · none yet Owners 78 · 7 reviews
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Michelin Energy X2+ vs Yokohama E70D db — 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 + 10 owner reviews. How we score
Energy X2+ is ahead, 75–60
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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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74
Dry
Energy X2+ +1559Why this score
Source Energy X2+ E70D db Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 72 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 78 54 Energy X2+: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 78 = 74
E70D db: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 53.5 = 59
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 E70D db. 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+ +1563Why this score
Source Energy X2+ E70D db Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 76 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 81 60 Energy X2+: 60% × 76.4 (est.) + 40% × 81.1 = 78
E70D db: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 59.5 = 63
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 0.55).
No road tests of wet for E70D db. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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73
Comfort
Energy X2+ +1459Why this score
Source Energy X2+ E70D db Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 76 54 Energy X2+: 40% × 70.1 (est.) + 60% × 75.7 = 73
E70D db: 40% × 65.7 (est.) + 60% × 54 = 59
No road tests of comfort for Energy X2+. 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 E70D db. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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72
Treadwear
Energy X2+ +1260Why this score
Source Energy X2+ E70D db Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 76 56 Energy X2+: 60% × 70 (est.) + 40% × 76.2 = 72
E70D db: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 56.4 = 60
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 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for E70D db. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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80
Handling (owners)
Energy X2+ +2159Why this score
Source Energy X2+ E70D db Reviews found online 80 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy X2+ | Yokohama E70D db |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 60 |
| Dry | 74 | 59 |
| Wet | 78 | 63 |
| Comfort | 73 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 60 |
| Handling (owners) | 80 | 59 |
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+
60
/ 100
E70D db
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 E70D db
Pros
- High levels of cabin comfort and ride smoothness
- Effective noise reduction compared to many competing touring tires
- Suitable for daily commuting and long-distance touring
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and rapid balding
- Concerns regarding stopping distances and safety in emergency situations
- Inconsistent noise performance, with some users reporting high road noise on rough surfaces
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy X2+ | B · Yokohama E70D db |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Michelin Energy X2+
60
/ 100
Yokohama E70D db
Winner: Michelin Energy X2+ — better handling, dry and wet. 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. Yokohama E70D db rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 10 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Energy X2+ scores 80 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Energy X2+ scores 74 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Energy X2+ scores 78 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Energy X2+ scores 73 vs 59 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Energy X2+
Tire B · Yokohama E70D db
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Energy X2+ or E70D db?
Which is better in the wet, Energy X2+ or E70D db?
Michelin Energy X2+, 78 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Energy X2+ or E70D db?
Michelin Energy X2+, 74 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Energy X2+ or E70D db?
Michelin Energy X2+, 73 vs 59 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Energy X2+ or E70D db?
Michelin Energy X2+, 72 vs 60 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