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Michelin Energy Saver+ - Test Results

Test Statistics

14

Tests Completed

9th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

15th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Michelin Energy Saver Plus shows mixed summer performance with standout results in earlier, smaller sizes and clear weaknesses as tests move to broader, more demanding comparisons. It peaks with a win in 2013 (1/19) and strong braking/top-18 placements in large shootouts (8/54 in 2013; 3/18 in 2015), and is frequently praised for wear. However, across the full dataset it trends mid-pack to below average, with several bottom-third finishes in 205/55 R16 and 195/65 R15 sizes and recurring penalties for wet performance, pulling its average rank to 9.1/14 tests.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Braking and General Braking Performance Moderate
    • 8/54 in 2013 54 Tire Braking Test (195/65 R15)
    • 12/52 in 2015 Market Overview Braking Test (185/60 R15) qualifying for full test
    • 3/18 in 2015 Auto Bild Top 18 (185/60 R15) following braking qualification
  • Wear/Longevity Strong
    • 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15: 'Michelin having the best wear on test'
    • Consistent ADAC commentary penalizing wet but highlighting wear advantage
  • Efficiency/Rolling Resistance (touring focus) Moderate
    • 1/19 in 2013 European Summer Touring Tire Test (185/60 R15)
    • Positioning as an Energy Saver with multiple mid/high finishes in touring-focused tests (8/16 in 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14; 8/16 in 2016 ADAC 185/65 R15)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wet Performance (braking/handling/aquaplaning) Strong
    • 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15: penalised for wet performance despite best wear
    • 11/16 in 2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 with note 'worst of the premium brands'
    • 15/19 in 2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16 (wet-weighted test set)
  • Larger Size Performance Consistency (205/55 R16, 195/65 R15) Strong
    • 8/8 in 2012 Auto Express 205/55 R16
    • 7/11 in 2014 AMS 205/55 R16
    • 11/17 in 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15
    • 11/16 in 2013 ACE 195/65 R15
    • 11/16 in 2017 ADAC 195/65 R15
  • Overall Competitiveness vs. Premium Peers Moderate
    • Average overall position 9.1 across 14 tests
    • Multiple mid-to-lower placements: 10/16 (2016 ADAC 185/65 R15), 11/16 (2013 ACE 195/65 R15), 15/19 (2015 European 205/55 R16)
Performance Over Time

Test History

15
of 47
2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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11
of 16
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test

2017
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

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10
of 16
2016 ADAC Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2016
Winner: Vredestein Sportrac 5

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3
of 18
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tire Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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12
of 52
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test

2015
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

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8
of 16
2015 European Tire Test 185/60R14

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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15
of 19
2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16

2015
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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8
of 16
2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Continental Eco Contact 5

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7
of 11
2014 AMS Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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11
of 17
2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test

2014
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

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8
of 54
2013 54 Tire Braking Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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of 19
2013 European Summer Touring Tire Test

2013

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11
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2013 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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8
of 8
2012 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip

The new Michelin Energy Saver+ had the best rolling resistance, but was the weakest tire in wet handling, proving the balance between fuel economy and wet grip is still difficult to master. Only be...
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