MTB Tire Comparison:
Michelin Force AM 2017 vs
Michelin Force XC 2017
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Michelin Force AM *
- Michelin Force XC *
* Grip test data not available
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Michelin | Michelin |
Model | Force AM | Force XC |
Year | 2017 | 2017 |
Supplied By | Bought in store | Bought in store |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
New or Used | New | New |
Mileage | 0 km | 0 km |
Price Range | High | High |
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Manufacturer Part Number | ||
EAN | ||
TPI | 3x60 | 3x110 |
Compound | Gum-X3D | Gum-X3D |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 57-622 | 57-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.25 | 2.25 |
Specified Weight | 760 grams | 670 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 26 psi | 26 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 58 psi | 58 psi |
Made In | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Available Sizes | 26x2.25 27.5x2.25 27.5x2.35 27.5x2.60 29x2.25 29x2.35 | 26x2.10 27.5x2.10 27.5x2.25 29x2.10 29x2.25 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Force AM | Force XC |
Specified Weight | 760 grams | 670 grams |
Measured Weight | 781 grams | 660 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm (un-round) | 55 mm (un-round) |
Measured Width Tread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
Measured Height | 53 mm (un-round) | 54 mm (un-round) |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.9 mm | 2.3 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 6.0 mm | 5.0 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 2.10 mm | 2.20 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data | Pro Data |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Force AM | Force XC |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Inner Tube | None (40 ml sealant) | None (40 ml sealant) |
Measured Width | 54 mm | 55 mm |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 bar 51-55 = 38 psi/2.6 bar 56-60 = 34 psi/2.3 barHigh Air Pressure |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 bar 51-55 = 32 psi/2.2 bar 56-60 = 29 psi/2.0 barMedium Air Pressure |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 bar 51-55 = 25 psi/1.7 bar 56-60 = 23 psi/1.6 barLow Air Pressure |
32.9 Watts CRR: 0.00986 (25 psi / 1.7 bar) | 30.8 Watts CRR: 0.00923 (25 psi / 1.7 bar) |
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 bar 51-55 = 19 psi/1.3 bar 56-60 = 17 psi/1.2 barExtra Low Air Pressure |
Pro Data | Pro Data |
The MTB section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Force AM | Force XC |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 40 Points | 43 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.1 mm | 2.2 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Static Grip Test Results
Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Force AM | Force XC |
Wet Grip Average | No Data | No Data |
Wet Grip Center | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Wet Grip Edge | Pro Data | Pro Data |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.9 mm | 2.3 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 6.0 mm | 5.0 mm |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm |
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Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info) | ||
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Force AM | Force XC |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
Buy At |
- Michelin Force AM *
- Michelin Force XC *
* Grip test data not available
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