Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 65 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 16 in 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (overall ranking)
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Michelin Energy Saver+ vs Michelin CrossClimate — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate leads, 75–71 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 2 tests Owners 73 · 152 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn 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
CrossClimate +676Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 78 Reviews found online 71 73 -
70
Wet
CrossClimate +777Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 69 77 -
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Snow
No comparison69Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online – 65 -
71
Comfort
CrossClimate +172Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ CrossClimate Reviews found online 72 75 -
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Noise
No comparison69Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 -
73
Treadwear
Level73Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ CrossClimate Professional tests (TWG score) – 75 Reviews found online 77 72 -
72
Handling
CrossClimate +173Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ CrossClimate Reviews found online 72 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy Saver+ | Michelin CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 75 |
| Dry | 70 | 76 |
| Wet | 70 | 77 |
| Snow | – | 69 |
| Comfort | 71 | 72 |
| Noise | – | 69 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 73 |
| Handling | 72 | 73 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Energy Saver+
75
/ 100
CrossClimate
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+ | CrossClimate | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 10% #10/16 · 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 11% #9/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | −1.1 | 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 CrossClimate
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- Strong wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Reliable traction in light snow and cold conditions
Cons
- Tendency to pick up and retain small stones in the tread pattern
- Noticeable drop in performance as tread depth decreases
- Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer tires
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy Saver+ | B · Michelin CrossClimate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver+
75
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate — better wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate scores 77 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate scores 76 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Energy Saver+
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate
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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.