Michelin Energy Saver review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 66 · 137 reviews analysed Road tests 71 · 6 tests
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The Michelin Energy Saver receives polarizing feedback from users, balancing exceptional tread longevity and fuel efficiency against criticisms regarding wet-weather traction and a tendency for the rubber compound to crack as it ages. While many drivers appreciate the low rolling resistance, quiet ride, and impressive mileage—often exceeding 30,000 to 50,000 miles—others report slipping on wet surfaces and poor performance in cold weather due to the hard compound.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
66/100From 137 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
71/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Michelin Energy Saver specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 175/65 R15 | Amazon |
| 195/55 R16 | Amazon |
| 205/55 R16 | Amazon |
| 205/60 R16 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 137 owner reviews found online.
The Michelin Energy Saver receives polarizing feedback from users, balancing exceptional tread longevity and fuel efficiency against criticisms regarding wet-weather traction and a tendency for the rubber compound to crack as it ages. While many drivers appreciate the low rolling resistance, quiet ride, and impressive mileage—often exceeding 30,000 to 50,000 miles—others report slipping on wet surfaces and poor performance in cold weather due to the hard compound.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Low road noise and high levels of driving comfort
- Good dry grip and stable highway handling
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather grip and traction, especially as the tires age
- Prone to dry rotting, cracking, and hardening after a few years
- Poor performance and sliding in cold or winter conditions
- Soft sidewalls susceptible to damage from potholes or rough roads
Worth knowing
- Drivers of smaller hatchbacks and commuter cars (like VW Polos, Peugeot 208s, and Ford Fiestas) frequently praise the fuel efficiency and high mileage for daily driving.
- Heavier vehicles and sedans driven on rougher road surfaces occasionally report faster sidewall vulnerability or noticeable loss of wet grip under heavier loads.
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6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
5th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 20 | |
| Noise | 5th of 20 | |
| Value | 11th of 20 | |
| Price | 20th of 20 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2012 European Summer tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14
2nd of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 Finnish ECO Touring tire Test · 205/55 r16
13th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 European Summer tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
3rd of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 European Summer tire Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15
8th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2010 Auto Bild Eco tire Test · 205/55 r16
5th of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
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