Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 65 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 16 in 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin Energy Saver+ vs Kumho Ecsta HS51 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ecsta HS51 leads, 73–71 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 6 tests Owners 70 · 1,661 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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70
Dry
Ecsta HS51 +575Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 71 71 -
70
Wet
Ecsta HS51 +878Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 69 74 -
71
Comfort
Energy Saver+ +269Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ Ecsta HS51 Reviews found online 72 69 -
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Noise
No comparison65Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 -
73
Treadwear
Energy Saver+ +370Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ Ecsta HS51 Professional tests (TWG score) – 73 Reviews found online 77 65 -
72
Handling
Energy Saver+ +369Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ Ecsta HS51 Reviews found online 72 69
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy Saver+ | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 73 |
| Dry | 70 | 75 |
| Wet | 70 | 78 |
| Comfort | 71 | 69 |
| Noise | – | 65 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 70 |
| Handling | 72 | 69 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Energy Saver+
73
/ 100
Ecsta HS51
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Energy Saver+ | Ecsta HS51 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/16 · 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −87.5 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Energy Saver+
Pros
- Exceptional treadwear and longevity with many users reporting high mileage (30,000 to 60,000+ miles)
- Impressive fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather traction and slippery behavior during cornering or braking in the rain
- Prone to aquaplaning at higher speeds on wet roads
- Tendency to develop sidewall cracking or dry rot as the tires age
Tire B Ecsta HS51
Pros
- Impressive wet and dry weather traction
- Excellent value for money compared to tier-one premium brands
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause a wobbly or loose feeling during aggressive cornering
- Some users experienced faster-than-expected tread wear on the front axle
- Occasional complaints regarding poor steering feedback and high-speed handling at the limit
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy Saver+ | B · Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver+
73
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta HS51
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51 — better wet and dry. Pick the Michelin Energy Saver+ if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 78 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta HS51 scores 75 vs 70 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy Saver+ scores 73 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Energy Saver+ scores 72 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Michelin Energy Saver+
Tire B · Kumho Ecsta HS51
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.