Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | FR710 | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 55 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
| Source | FR710 | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 68 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 53 |
| SimpleTire owners | 81 | – |
| Source | FR710 | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 53 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 74 | – |
| Source | FR710 | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 98 |
| SimpleTire owners | 84 | – |
| Source | FR710 | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
| Source | FR710 | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 79 | – |
| Source | FR710 | Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 43 |
| Category | Firestone FR710 | Michelin Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 69 |
| Dry | 77 | 55 |
| Wet | 68 | 53 |
| Snow | 52 | – |
| Comfort | 72 | 98 |
| Noise | 69 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 90 |
| Handling | 77 | 43 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Michelin Energy MXV4+ is widely regarded as a comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality. While it is praised by some for its longevity and value as an OEM replacement, others report significant performance limitations, particularly regarding steering feedback and traction in high-temperature or high-speed conditions.
| Attribute | A · Firestone FR710 | B · Michelin Energy MXV4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 18″ | — |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 560 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Firestone
Michelin
Winner: Firestone FR710 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Michelin Energy MXV4+ if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
Firestone FR710 scores 77 vs 43 on handling.
Michelin Energy MXV4+ scores 98 vs 72 on comfort.
Firestone FR710 scores 77 vs 55 on dry.
Michelin Energy MXV4+ scores 90 vs 70 on treadwear.
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
