“In past 4 years, I had a two sets of Michelin Energy Saver+ First one I had from april to november of 2021, I bought a used set of 4 for only 30 Eur, three tyres were manufactured in 2017 and one in 2018. They were...”
Michelin Energy Saver+
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The Michelin Energy Saver Plus is a premium summer touring tyre built around efficiency and longevity, and it largely delivers: drivers consistently report very high mileage, a comfortable ride and low noise alongside secure motorway stability. In dry conditions it feels dependable, with strong grip and braking for everyday use. The main compromise is wet performance, where both user feedback and independent testing highlight reduced confidence versus leading premium rivals, especially in heavy rain, cooler damp conditions, or as the tyre wears.
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
- 66owner reviews
- 1,721,266miles driven
- 14professional tests
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View Test ResultsTested 14 times by independent publications, the Michelin Energy Saver+ has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 9th.
Finishing position in each test
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15 | P15 / 51 | |
| 2017 | 2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre TestADAC · 195/65 R15 | P11 / 16 | |
| 2016 | 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15 | P10 / 16 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 185/60 R15 | P3 / 18 | |
| 2015 | 2015 Market Overview - Braking TestAuto Bild · 185/60 R15 | P12 / 54 | |
| 2015 | 2015 European Tyre Test 185/60R14ADAC · 185/60 R14 | P8 / 16 | |
| 2015 | 2015 European Tyre Test 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16 | P15 / 19 | |
| 2014 | 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tyre TestADAC · 175/65 R14 | P8 / 16 | |
| 2014 | 2014 AMS Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16Auto Motor Und Sport · 205/55 R16 | P7 / 11 | |
| 2014 | 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre TestADAC · 195/65 R15 | P11 / 17 | |
| 2013 | 2013 54 Tyre Braking TestAutobild · 195/65 R15 | P8 / 54 | |
| 2013 | 2013 European Summer Touring Tyre TestADAC · 185/60 R15 | P1 / 19 | |
| 2013 | 2013 ACE Summer Touring Tyre TestACE · 195/65 R15 | P11 / 16 | |
| 2012 | 2012 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16 | P8 / 8 |
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Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range24 sizes available
165-215Width50-70Profile14-16Rim79-96 T-VLoad/
EU LabelAcross 24 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
68-70dB A/B
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The energy saver plus are tires aimed for excellent fuel efficiency but their fuel efficiency rating is C!?! Show more
The energy saver plus are tires aimed for excellent fuel efficiency but their fuel efficiency rating is C!?!
I have bridgestone t005's and their fuel efficiency is poor compared to the toyo nano energy i had before.
The fact that these Michelin are rated C will they be worse in fuel efficiency compared to my B rated t005's? Show less
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I am about to change my tyres and have been very pleased with my Michelin Energy Savers. After nearly 2 years of use totalling 38,000 miles and getting an average… Show more I am about to change my tyres and have been very pleased with my Michelin Energy Savers. After nearly 2 years of use totalling 38,000 miles and getting an average 62.5 mpg from my Honda Civic Tourer, I am sticking with Michelin but cannot decide between the Michelin Energy Saver Plus and the fairly new Michelin Cross Climate. From what i have read if I could get similar life out of the latter, that would be the best choice but I am concerned that I will get less life from the Cross Climate. Any thoughts would be most welcome. Thanks. Show less
Michelin Energy Saver+ Owner Reviews
Review this tyreWhat owners say summarised from 49 reviews
Across reviews, the Michelin Energy Saver Plus is most often praised as a long-lasting, comfortable and quiet touring tyre with strong dry grip/braking and good motorway stability, often delivering very high mileage. Many drivers also report good fuel economy/low rolling resistance and consistent performance for everyday driving. The main recurring concern is wet performance: a notable minority describe reduced confidence, longer wet braking and aquaplaning risk, especially in cold/damp conditions or as the tyre wears, and some note it can become noisier/feel harsher over time. Overall it's viewed as an excellent eco-touring choice, but not a sporty tyre and not the best option if wet grip is the top priority.
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Owner ratings averaged from 66 ratings
- Owner score 81%
- Wear 92%
- Dry Grip 84%
- Comfort 83%
- Road Feedback 78%
- Handling 76%
- Wet Grip 71%
Featured reviews
“I like and have had very good Michelin tyres but not Green tyres. Good for a average tyre in dry conditions with no problems, but no traction or turn abilites on the wet/rain. Green and Eco tyres no thanks.”
“Got Energy Saver tyres replaced the old Michelin Primacy ones that have been for 8 years on my car. Well, Primacy tyre is more fun to drive, of course you can enter the corner at higher speed, but these are another...”
All 49 Michelin Energy Saver+ reviews
- Chevrolet Lacetti
- 185/60 R14
- 35,000 miles
- Volkswagen Golf
- 195/55 R15
- 10,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Average
First one I had from april to november of 2021, I bought a used set of 4 for only 30 Eur, three tyres were manufactured in 2017 and one in 2018. They were 185/65 R15, two had about 3-4 mm and other two about 5-6 mm tread depth left. I just needed something cheap, for one season on a cheap daily car, because car was on some 20 years old Bridgestone's. So 5 years old Michelin's for 30 Eur, in that case, looked like a far better option.
Second one was bought in early spring of 2023, I have it and use it until this day. Second set are 195/55 R15. I bought a full set for 120 Eur, tyres were made in Poland, was with around 6.5-7 mm tread depth, and without any signs of previous repairs. All in all - looked like a great choice, because for that price, I couldn't buy even any of the cheapest sets. Brand new Michelin Energy Saver+ in this size was around 140 Eur per tyre or around 550€ per set. So 120 Eur for a set of used, but great condition premium tyres? Just perfect.
Dry - they are great for dry roads, feels stable, have plenty of grip.
Wet - I use them more carefully on wet roads, especially after reading tyre tests and people reviews that they are a little weaker in the wet. But in my experience there wasn't any unpleasant moments or aquaplaning on wet roads, even with quite low tread depth (on first set, rear tyres had only about 2-3 mm tread depth left, when I removed them in autumn to replace summer wheels with a winter wheels set), maybe because of precautions and calm driving when raining outside.
Road feedback - knowing fact, that they aren't oriented for super sharp or sporty driving and they are just a premium touring tyres - feedback is good enough.
Handling - is great on dry roads, on wet roads I use tyres more carefully, especially carefully was used a first set with quite low tread depth, but still - handling was safe enough even in wet conditions.
Wear - I would say it's 10/10, but I had experience with a two different sets, so more deeply:
● First set of tyres were 185/65 R15, DOT 2017-2018, had only 3-4 mm tread depth on rear and 5-6 mm on front, but after full summer season and about 8000 km - it was still about 2-3 mm tread depth left on the rear and about 4-5 mm left on the front, that was a late autumn of 2021 and tyres were manufactured in 2017 (one tyre in 2018, I guess one, from original set, was damaged unrepairable, so previous owner bought one new tyre to complete a set), and 3 of 4 were started to show some cracks on sidewalls. Front ones was still usable, but I decided not use any of them at all.
● Second set of tyres were bought used too, 195/55 R15, DOT 2020, made in Poland, all tyres had around 6.5-7 mm tread depth when I bought them in march of 2023. After two seasons and around 15'000 km I measured tread depth of them a month ago and there are still around 5-5.5 mm left. Because they are assimetric, I rotate them after every summer season, I pick two (with more tread depth) for front axle and two (with less tread depth) for rear axle, I have found that this method works out best to achieve even wear, because front tyres on FWD cars, even without any wheel spins, wears out a little bit quicker. Tyres are more than a 4 years old now, but I can't see any noticable signs of cracking, so I will continue using them in the future summers.
Comfort - how it was on my first set, it's same and on my second set - they were and they are very quiet and not too hard, I should say - well balanced in terms of hardness and quite comfortable overall.
In my experience - tyres are great in dry, good enough in wet, predictible in handling and gives enough road feedback, also very long lasting and not noisy at all. I bought my first set quite accidently and didn't knew what to expect from them, but even 5 years old used tyres - were very comfortable, very quiet and quite good overall. So, when I saw my second set, which was only slightly more than 2 years old, with tread depth of almost a new tyre - I knew that they will be even more perfect. And honestly - those Michelin's were (and still are) greatest summer tyres, that I had in my entire life.
P.S. don't forget to wash your wheels regularly.
- Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5
- 205/60 R16
- 15,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
It's behavior, while good on dry roads, is really unpredictable on wet.
A real disgrace for Michelin. Avoid it at all costs if you drive on wet roads, for your own safety!
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- Toyota Corolla
- 175/65 R14
- 9,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
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- Citroën C3
- 195/55 R16
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- A Combination of Roads
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- Vauxhall 1.4 auto mk3
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- Renault clio iv 1.5 DCI 90ps
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- 65,000 miles
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- Opel corsa d 1.3 cdti
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- 50 miles
- Mostly Motorways
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One of the most outstanding tyres I have ever used.
Dry grip is phenomenal.
Wet grip is adequate for most normal driving conditions.
Road feedback, comfort and handling are on par with the everyday use orientation of the tyre.
Wear is simply amazing. The tyre loses 0.5mm of tread evey 10.000km.
What is worth commenting is the tyre's performance throughout its lifespan. Even after 80.000km, with still 3.2mm of tread left, it performs the same as new. Almost same comfort, same noise, almost same dry and wet braking, and that is probably the best argument why to buy this tyre. Reliable, efficient and same performance for around 80.000km. Of course, it could go beyond 100K to reach the legal limit, but what's the point?
- Volkswagen Golf 7 TDI
- 205/55 R16
- 40,000 miles
- A Combination of Roads
- Spirited
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