Tests – · none yet Owners 73 · 65 reviews
Best test result: #8 of 8 in 2012 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin Energy Saver+ vs Vredestein T-Trac 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
T-Trac 2 is ahead, 76–71
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Tests – · none yet Owners 79 · 98 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 16 in 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 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
T-Trac 2 +676Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ T-Trac 2 Reviews found online 71 81 -
70
Wet
T-Trac 2 +979Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ T-Trac 2 Reviews found online 69 81 -
71
Comfort
Level71Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ T-Trac 2 Reviews found online 72 72 -
73
Treadwear
Energy Saver+ +172Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ T-Trac 2 Reviews found online 77 76 -
72
Handling
T-Trac 2 +880Why this score
Source Energy Saver+ T-Trac 2 Reviews found online 72 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy Saver+ | Vredestein T-Trac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 76 |
| Dry | 70 | 76 |
| Wet | 70 | 79 |
| Comfort | 71 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 72 |
| Handling | 72 | 80 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Energy Saver+
76
/ 100
T-Trac 2
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+ | T-Trac 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/8 · 2012 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | 10% #10/16 · 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tyre Test | +2.5 | 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 T-Trac 2
Pros
- High comfort levels and smooth ride over bumps
- Good overall grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Excellent value for money and attractive pricing
Cons
- Wet grip is acceptable but lags behind top-tier premium alternatives
- Can be slightly noisy on rougher road surfaces
- Stock availability issues reported by some buyers
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy Saver+ | B · Vredestein T-Trac 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver+
76
/ 100
Vredestein T-Trac 2
Winner: Vredestein T-Trac 2 — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein T-Trac 2 scores 79 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein T-Trac 2 scores 80 vs 72 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein T-Trac 2 scores 76 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Michelin Energy Saver+
Tire B · Vredestein T-Trac 2
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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.