Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 42 reviews
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Michelin Energy vs Riken Maystorm 2 B 2 — 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 42 + 22 owner reviews. How we score
Energy is ahead, 60–43
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Tests – · none yet Owners 32 · 22 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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55
Dry
Energy +946Why this score
Source Energy Maystorm 2 B 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 54 (est.) Reviews found online 48 34 Energy: 60% × 60 (est.) + 40% × 48.4 = 55
Maystorm 2 B 2: 60% × 54.2 (est.) + 40% × 34 = 46
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).
No road tests of dry for Maystorm 2 B 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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61
Wet
Energy +2239Why this score
Source Energy Maystorm 2 B 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 46 (est.) Reviews found online 57 28 Energy: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 57.4 = 61
Maystorm 2 B 2: 60% × 46.2 (est.) + 40% × 27.7 = 39
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).
No road tests of wet for Maystorm 2 B 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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65
Comfort
Energy +1352Why this score
Source Energy Maystorm 2 B 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online 60 35 Energy: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 60.2 = 65
Maystorm 2 B 2: 60% × 63.2 (est.) + 40% × 34.8 = 52
No road tests of comfort for Energy or Maystorm 2 B 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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67
Treadwear
Energy +2047Why this score
Source Energy Maystorm 2 B 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 56 (est.) Reviews found online 67 34 Energy: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 67.3 = 67
Maystorm 2 B 2: 60% × 56 (est.) + 40% × 34.4 = 47
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).
No road tests of treadwear for Maystorm 2 B 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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51
Handling (owners)
Energy +1734Why this score
Source Energy Maystorm 2 B 2 Reviews found online 51 34
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy | Riken Maystorm 2 B 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 43 |
| Dry | 55 | 46 |
| Wet | 61 | 39 |
| Comfort | 65 | 52 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 47 |
| Handling (owners) | 51 | 34 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Energy
43
/ 100
Maystorm 2 B 2
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A 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
Tire B Maystorm 2 B 2
Pros
- Low initial purchase price
- Adequate grip and handling on dry pavement
- Generally quiet operation
Cons
- Dangerous lack of traction in wet or damp conditions
- Extremely rapid tread wear and short lifespan
- Poor braking performance
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy | B · Riken Maystorm 2 B 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Michelin Energy
43
/ 100
Riken Maystorm 2 B 2
Winner: Michelin Energy — better wet, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Energy scores 61 vs 39 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy scores 67 vs 47 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Energy scores 51 vs 34 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Energy scores 65 vs 52 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Energy
Tire B · Riken Maystorm 2 B 2
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Energy or Maystorm 2 B 2?
Which is better in the wet, Energy or Maystorm 2 B 2?
Michelin Energy, 61 vs 39 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Energy or Maystorm 2 B 2?
Michelin Energy, 55 vs 46 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Energy or Maystorm 2 B 2?
Michelin Energy, 65 vs 52 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Energy or Maystorm 2 B 2?
Michelin Energy, 67 vs 47 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