Michelin Energy Saver Plus Reviews - Page 3

Given 86% while driving a Ford Escort Mk6 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 77,000 spirited miles
I have used these tyres on my Ford Escort 1.4 Hatchback for the past 9 years in South Africa under mostly hot conditions (road temp up to 70 deg Celsius, ambient up to 38 deg Celsius) both on and offroad. Have just had to replace them after 123,000km. The best all-round tyre I have ever experienced, and I will never use anything else for everyday use.
Helpful 26 - tyre reviewed on August 25, 2016
Given 83% while driving a Ford Fiesta (175/65 R14 T) on mostly town for 25,000 average miles
Very quiet and comfortable, good braking on wet and dry. Moderate handling. Good fuel economy, very good wear. But sidewalls are very soft and poor. Price is very high.
Helpful 163 - tyre reviewed on August 12, 2016
Given 92% while driving a Peugeot 1.4 HDi (185/65 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 800 easy going miles
My favourable review is of the Michelin Energy Saver tyre on sale in the UK and Europe, NOT the A/S all-season version for north American markets (where that version receives poor grades). I have driven many rental cars with different brand name tyres installed: Michelin Energy Savers have been the best. From cold wet morning weather, to country roads with damp leaves and mud; in town and on motorways; also during dry summer heat; they just roll down the road quietly with excellent grip starting from rest, cornering, and under braking. The simple tread pattern puts rubber on the road without drama, squealing or sliding, although if you expect to encounter snow or mud regularly the CrossClimate would probably be a better choice. For regular motoring in spring, summer, autumn and mild-wet winter conditions, these Michelins are hard to beat. Energy Saver? Without even trying, the Peugeot 208 diesel achieved 67mpgUK = 4.2l/100km, while keeping up with traffic and within speed limits. I did not have the car long enough to comment on their life expectancy but did notice much better ride comfort and handling grip after correcting the air pressures to that recommended by the car manufacturer, instead of the random assortment of pressure readings after picking up the car at the airport.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on August 9, 2016
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Given 93% while driving a Hyundai Getz (175/65 R14 T) on a combination of roads for 45,000 average miles
Had them fitted them in 2013 until 6/2016 had good braking a dry but less in the wet. I did 45000 kms on open road and in town a little soft elasticized comfortable in trip and without noise .
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on July 27, 2016
Given 89% while driving a Renault megane cc (205/55 R16 V) on mostly motorways for 27,000 average miles
Generally performed well on a car which performed very poorly on cheap infinity tyres. No obvious problems, but even with rotation keeping tyre wear even, they won't quite hit 30,000 miles before the whole set needs replacing, which isn't great for an undemanding motorway commute.
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on May 3, 2016
Given 76% while driving a Mercedes Benz W124 Estate (195/65 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 50,000 average miles
I've fitted these to both Merc W124 estates I've had, preferring them on the rear, where they last for ages just doing their thing. Although on the front they give a smooth and quiet ride in the dry, the compound seems to give less feel & grip during medium to hard braking, and more prone to aquaplaning in very wet weather than non 'eco' tyres. With decently stiff sidewalls they cope with the heavy 6-cylinder Diesel up front, or a full load of people or stuff in the back. On the back I've felt them briefly lose traction turning on wet roads, but I've had good wear with 35k from a set on the rear.
They do seem to damage and/or puncture quite easily, I've had 3 punctures and tread/sidewall damage in the last few years but maybe I've just been unlucky. Definitely not a sporty tyre, built for low wear and touring comfort.
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on February 29, 2016
Given 73% while driving a Mitsubishi Galant (195/60 R15 T) on mostly country roads for 100 average miles
I used tires for over 200 kilometers, tires are comfortable in the city but outside of the city they are less comfortable (maybe because is new or low temperature), Grip are Ok. Anyway I prefer the ContiPremiumContact2 because is more comfortable.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on January 5, 2016
Given 80% while driving a BMW 3 series (195/65 R15) on mostly town for 3,100 easy going miles
Great on dry, suck on wet... also they tend to wear a bit too much...
might buy again - only if the price is right!
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on October 15, 2015
Given 47% while driving a Renault Clio IV Sport Tourer 1.5 DCI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 7,000 easy going miles
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.
Helpful 15 - tyre reviewed on October 12, 2015
Given 60% while driving a Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
Not really suitable unless you are doing high mileages in the dry. I replaced my front pair in 2015 after the outside shoulders started cracking. Apparently safe (asked at two different tyre fitters) and passed MOT but obviously past their best. The tyres were manufactured in 2012 and had 4mm and 5mm tread remaining. They only wore down 2mm in 20k miles of mixed road driving, including a track day on a VW Golf. I'm not sure if the track day "cooked" the rubber as the front pair developed a different shaded band between the tread and side wall where it started to crack. The rear pair under much less load didn't discolour and are still fine. Handled fine in the dry but were quite weak in the wet, understeering quite quickly on faster A roads. I changed them over for a pair of Continental Premium Contact 5's and the car feels much more positive. Would be a fine tyre choice if you do a lot of unstressed miles. Low milers (you'll never wear this tyre out in the 5 year recommended precautionary change point) and enthusiasts would best look elsewhere.
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on August 5, 2015
Given 83% while driving a Peugeot 308 sw 1.6 hdi (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 30,500 average miles
Very long lasting, comfortable but you must be a bit careful in the wet.Good tyres. Overall, one of the best eco tyres around...
Helpful 13 - tyre reviewed on July 7, 2015
Given 93% while driving a Renault Clio 1.4 (175/65 R14 T) on mostly town for 20,000 easy going miles
These tyres are well-balanced tyres.They are not only comfortable on motorways/highways but also on nasty Turkish roads.In these series, aquaplaning resistance is adequate so they are more secure on wet.Wear and fuel-effiency are the best of their characteristics.
Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on July 5, 2015