Michelin Energy Saver Owner Reviews

What owners say summarised from 109 reviews

Across 109 reviews, the Michelin Energy Saver is praised for exceptional tread life, low rolling resistance/fuel economy, and generally low noise/comfort, making it a strong choice for calm, high-mileage driving. However, many users report weak wet/cold grip especially as the tire ages or nears 3mm tread, and frequent age-related cracking/hardening, with some noting soft/fragile sidewalls. Dry grip and predictability are typically adequate but not sporty. Overall sentiment is positive, with durability and efficiency as standout strengths and wet-weather/ageing performance the main drawbacks.

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Owner ratings averaged from 137 ratings

Owner score 76%
Wear 85%
Dry Grip 83%
Comfort 80%
Road Feedback 74%
Wet Grip 71%
Handling 71%

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97%

Member November 29, 2011

Volkswagen Polo 1.4 8v
185/55 R15 H
30,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

Good performance last 3 years with my Polo.Highly recommended.

91%

Member November 13, 2011

Vauxhall Vectra V6
205/55 R16 V
2,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

Got a pair of these for my really old Vectra sri. It's the much more expensive than its rivals but i know its wear rate is brilliant and it's one of the best tires for this class. Makes the car much more confident at wet braking.

Got sold a pair of Firehawk by the Vauxhall dealer for almost the same price as the Michelins. Gutted.

87%

Member November 9, 2011

Peugeot 308
195/65 R15
A Combination of Roads
Average

Really impressed with these tires, road noise quieter, and the wear is superb, I changed these tires after 33,000 miles and they were still legal! Worth paying that bit extra.

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94%

Member October 1, 2011

Mercedes Benz A
195/65 R15 V
2,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Superb. I changed a to full set of these tires on my A Class and its like I'm driving a different car. They are so much more comfortable, grippy and quieter than my previous Kumho/Semperit combination.

As for the energy saving characteristics - I would estimate that I'm getting c.3% better fuel consumption and as evidence, the car will rolls from stationary on even the slightest incline that it did not do before.

You will pay more for these tires by Michelin claim that between the fuel saving and the extra road life they will cost in. I have no doubt that this is true.

79%

Member September 23, 2011

Toyota Corolla
205/55 R16 S
67,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Easy Going

Here in South Africa the roads aren't always well maintained and you might find yourself needing to replace tires more often than you would expect elsewhere, due to potholes. I have driven through some nasty potholes and was impressed with the Michelin Energy Saver's durability. I have never ended up with any damage to the sidewall. What impressed me even more was the wear. I have been driving with these tires for just over 100,000km (66,600 miles), mostly on motorways and at relatively low speed (approximately 110km/h or 73mph). I would suggest these tires to anyone. Only negative in my books is the cost. In South Africa the cost of the Michelin Energy Savers is in the region of R1,400 per tire, where you would expect to pay around R900 per tire for Goodyear EfficientGrip.

94%

Member August 15, 2011

Skoda Suberb MkII
205/55 R16
10,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

An excellent tire from Michelin on all surfaces. Only complaint is that its bit slippery on zebra crossings but almost every single tire i have been used had the same problem . I highly recommend this tire for Skoda Superb 2 with 2.0 TDI CR engine.

100%

Member June 24, 2011

Citroën C4
225/45 R17
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going

This is a first time ever I've made a review but thought the Michelin Energy savers were worth telling everyone about. My wife drives our car on a daily 45 mile round trip inc Dual carriageway, Welsh hills and around town, I was astonished to find that the mpg has increased from 54.6 mpg to 61.3 mpg. Had the tires fitted by ATS at Â£345 inc vat + Â£4 for nitrogen fill. I recently drove on the motorway and achieved 70+ mpg. I cannot comment on road handling etc as I'm not a professional driver but I found the car to be smoother & exeptionally quieter than the cheap tires. This is my findings & comments, I'm not a salesman or working for Michelin !!!

90%

Member June 21, 2011

Vauxhall Combo 1.7
225/45 R17
6,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

Bought four new Michelin Energy Savers to replace terrible Bridgestones that only lasted 10k and slipped at every opportunity. These tires are a world apart - exceptionally quiet but very efficient when braking and cornering. The only downside is that there isn't as much feedback from the road as I had from my old tires, but they feel very controlled even when tested through corners so it's a price I'm prepared to pay. Very negligible wear even after being driven hard for 6k miles.

79%

Member June 19, 2011

Peugeot 308
205/55 R16 V
38,000 miles
Track
Easy Going

My tires have 55,000 miles and there is still 1 mm before the witness at the front and 2 mm at the rear. Good tire wear and rolling resistance. No particular problem on wet roads.

93%

Member June 15, 2011

Peugeot 206 1.4 90hp
175/65 R14 T
1,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

I have always had budget tires, BUT when i did a review on them i was really shocked!,As soon as i drove off with the new tires you can notice how much grip you have and how quite they are, i spent a long time reviewing tires on here and the michelins are the best you can get for safety and price. i will be putting them on my other car soon (picasso),

83%

Member April 13, 2011

Vauxhall Astra
185/60 R14 H
60,000 miles
Mostly Motorways
Spirited

Even though the car was a heap of rubbish, i replaced the budgets that were on it with these as i do alot of miles. The handling changed dramatically, especially in the wet where i could throw it round corners and it would not lose grip. Fronts last about 22000. Rears around 38000.

96%

Member January 26, 2011

Peugeot Partner combi
185/65 R15 H
36,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

I bought these to replace the Continental 4x4s on the front of my car that died after 12000 miles. The old tires had very poor grip and would often spin when climbing wet/muddy/snow-covered steepish roads resulting in the tread rapidly wearing out. The old tires also seemed to produce a lot of tourque steer.

The Michelins almost never lost grip even in packed snow! The car felt much more in control with very little if any torque steer. The car's fuel economy improved but also the tires lasted for 37000 miles!!!

I replaced the michelins with a set of Pirellis which have behaved just like the Continentals and also resulting in an accident due to loss of grip on snow.

I now need a new set of tires and will definately be purchasing another set of the Michelins. The fact that they lasted 3 times as long is worth 6 tanks of fuel!!!

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