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 | Signature II | Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 82 | – |
| Source | Signature II | Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | 76 | – |
| Source | Signature II | Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 73 | – |
| Source | Signature II | Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 82 | – |
| Source | Signature II | Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 37 |
| SimpleTire owners | 76 | – |
| Source | Signature II | Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 76 | – |
| Source | Signature II | Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
| Category | Dunlop Signature II | Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 71 |
| Dry | 85 | 81 |
| Wet | 81 | 76 |
| Snow | 69 | 52 |
| Comfort | 70 | 80 |
| Noise | 64 | 37 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 85 |
| Handling | 85 | 71 |
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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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 Saver is widely regarded as a class-leading tire for longevity and fuel efficiency, often exceeding 40,000–60,000 miles for many users. While it excels in dry conditions and provides a comfortable, quiet ride, it receives consistent criticism for a decline in wet-weather performance as the tread wears down and a tendency for the rubber compound to develop sidewall cracking over time.
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Signature II | B · Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 620 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Dunlop
Michelin
Winner: Dunlop Signature II — better noise, snow and handling. Pick the Michelin Energy Saver if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
Dunlop Signature II scores 64 vs 37 on noise.
Dunlop Signature II scores 69 vs 52 on snow.
Dunlop Signature II scores 85 vs 71 on handling.
Michelin Energy Saver scores 80 vs 70 on comfort.
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.
