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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Michelin Energy Saver A/S vs Yokohama AVID Touring — 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 Saver A/S

Premium Touring All Season tire

Michelin Energy Saver A/S tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
55
Snow
50
Comfort
70
Noise
Treadwear
64
Handling
67

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama AVID Touring

All Season Touring tires

Yokohama AVID Touring tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
91/100
83 owner reviews
Dry
94
Wet
90
Snow
87
Comfort
94
Noise
89
Treadwear
92
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Yokohama AVID Touring — better snow, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 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) AVID Touring leads by 19
A — Michelin Energy Saver A/S
75
B — Yokohama AVID Touring
94
Why this score
SourceEnergy Saver A/SAVID Touring
Tire Rack owners 82
Tyre Reviews owners 74 90

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Touring leads by 35
A — Michelin Energy Saver A/S
55
B — Yokohama AVID Touring
90
Why this score
SourceEnergy Saver A/SAVID Touring
Tire Rack owners 73
Tyre Reviews owners 53 80

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Touring leads by 37
A — Michelin Energy Saver A/S
50
B — Yokohama AVID Touring
87
Why this score
SourceEnergy Saver A/SAVID Touring
Tire Rack owners 52
Tyre Reviews owners 50

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Touring leads by 24
A — Michelin Energy Saver A/S
70
B — Yokohama AVID Touring
94
Why this score
SourceEnergy Saver A/SAVID Touring
Tire Rack owners 81
Tyre Reviews owners 69 100

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Michelin Energy Saver A/S
B — Yokohama AVID Touring
89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) AVID Touring leads by 28
A — Michelin Energy Saver A/S
64
B — Yokohama AVID Touring
92
Why this score
SourceEnergy Saver A/SAVID Touring
Tire Rack owners 76
Tyre Reviews owners 63 85

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) AVID Touring leads by 18
A — Michelin Energy Saver A/S
67
B — Yokohama AVID Touring
85
Why this score
SourceEnergy Saver A/SAVID Touring
Tyre Reviews owners 67 85

Scores at a glance

Michelin Energy Saver A/S vs Yokohama AVID Touring: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Energy Saver A/SYokohama AVID Touring
Relative Score 63 90
Dry 75 94
Wet 55 90
Snow 50 87
Comfort 70 94
Noise 89
Treadwear 64 92
Handling 67 85

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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 Saver A/S

The Michelin Energy Saver AS receives a mixed reception, primarily valued for its fuel efficiency and longevity in specific conditions, but frequently criticized for inconsistent tread life and poor performance in wet or cold weather. While some long-term users report exceptional durability, many modern drivers find the tire's grip and noise levels inadequate for daily commuting.

Pros

  • High fuel economy and rolling efficiency
  • Potential for high mileage in specific driving conditions
  • Reliable dry weather traction for some users

Cons

  • Significant hydroplaning tendencies in wet conditions
  • Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear
  • Excessive road noise and audible squealing during cornering
  • Unsettling braking performance in emergency situations

Observations

  • Hybrid and EV owners, such as those with the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Nissan Leaf, report faster-than-expected tread wear.
  • Users note that the tire's performance characteristics, particularly in cold and wet climates, are often perceived as inferior to dedicated winter or performance-oriented tires.
Tire B Yokohama AVID Touring

The Yokohama AVID Touring is widely regarded as a high-value, reliable tire that offers a comfortable and quiet ride, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious drivers. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across various weather conditions, a minority of users report issues with sidewall softness and occasional traction loss in wet conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Strong tread life and durability
  • Reliable dry and wet road traction for daily commuting
  • Easy to balance during installation

Cons

  • Reports of soft sidewalls leading to handling instability
  • Occasional wheel spin in wet or snowy conditions
  • Some users noted road noise or 'tread growl' over time
  • Tendency to track or follow grooves in pavement

Observations

  • Users with sedans and older passenger cars frequently report that the tire improves ride comfort, making the vehicle feel more stable and substantial.
  • Owners of heavier vehicles or those with specific suspension issues noted that the soft sidewall can be more pronounced, potentially impacting steering precision.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Energy Saver A/S B · Yokohama AVID Touring
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tireAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin

Yokohama

Winner: Yokohama AVID Touring — better snow, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Yokohama AVID Touring scores 87 vs 50 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Yokohama AVID Touring scores 90 vs 55 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Yokohama AVID Touring scores 92 vs 64 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Yokohama AVID Touring scores 94 vs 70 on comfort.

Tire A · Michelin Energy Saver A/S
Tire B · Yokohama AVID Touring

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.