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 | FR740 | Energy E3B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 87 |
| Source | FR740 | Energy E3B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 59 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 97 |
| Source | FR740 | Energy E3B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 37 | – |
| Source | FR740 | Energy E3B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 52 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| Source | FR740 | Energy E3B |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 52 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
| Source | FR740 | Energy E3B |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 88 |
| Category | Firestone FR740 | Michelin Energy E3B |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 86 |
| Dry | 74 | 87 |
| Wet | 60 | 97 |
| Snow | 38 | – |
| Comfort | 50 | 80 |
| Noise | 47 | – |
| Treadwear | 51 | 78 |
| Handling | 72 | 88 |
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 E3B is highly regarded by users for its exceptional wet-weather performance and reliable grip. While it commands a premium price point, owners consistently report that the safety benefits and confidence-inspiring handling in rain justify the investment.
| Attribute | A · Firestone FR740 | B · Michelin Energy E3B |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Firestone
Michelin
Winner: Michelin Energy E3B — better wet, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Energy E3B scores 97 vs 60 on wet.
Michelin Energy E3B scores 80 vs 50 on comfort.
Michelin Energy E3B scores 78 vs 51 on treadwear.
Michelin Energy E3B scores 88 vs 72 on handling.
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.
