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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Michelin Energy LX4 vs Michelin Premier A/S — Compared (May 2026)

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.

Tire A Michelin

Michelin Energy LX4

Premium Touring All Season tire

Michelin Energy LX4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
–/100
No reviews yet

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Michelin

Michelin Premier A/S

Premium Touring All Season tire

Michelin Premier A/S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
86
Snow
55
Comfort
80
Treadwear
43
Handling
82

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictOnly Michelin Premier A/S has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Michelin Premier A/S
90
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4Premier A/S
Tyre Reviews owners – 90

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Michelin Premier A/S
86
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4Premier A/S
Tyre Reviews owners – 86

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Michelin Premier A/S
55
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4Premier A/S
Tyre Reviews owners – 55

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Michelin Premier A/S
80
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4Premier A/S
Tyre Reviews owners – 80

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Michelin Premier A/S
43
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4Premier A/S
Tyre Reviews owners – 43

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy LX4
–
B — Michelin Premier A/S
82
Why this score
SourceEnergy LX4Premier A/S
Tyre Reviews owners – 82

Scores at a glance

Michelin Energy LX4 vs Michelin Premier A/S: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Energy LX4Michelin Premier A/S
Relative Score – 71
Dry – 90
Wet – 86
Snow – 55
Comfort – 80
Treadwear – 43
Handling – 82

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score

Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Michelin Energy LX4

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Michelin Premier A/S

The Michelin Premier A/S is generally regarded as a competent tire in dry and mild conditions, offering a comfortable ride and predictable handling. However, it frequently fails to meet user expectations regarding tread longevity and winter weather performance, leading to a mixed reception given its premium price point.

Pros

  • Comfortable ride quality with effective bump damping
  • Predictable and precise handling in dry conditions
  • Good center-line tracking and steering feedback
  • Strong performance in warm, dry weather

Cons

  • Disappointing tread life and premature wear
  • Poor traction and confidence in snow and ice
  • Susceptibility to hydroplaning at highway speeds
  • High price point relative to overall value and longevity

Observations

  • Users reported significant performance degradation in winter conditions on compact vehicles like the Toyota Corolla.
  • Premature center-tread wear was noted even with consistent maintenance and proper tire pressure.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Energy LX4 B · Michelin Premier A/S
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tirePremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Michelin

Only Michelin Premier A/S has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Michelin Energy LX4
Tire B · Michelin Premier A/S

How do we compare tires?

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.