MTB Tire Comparison:
Michelin Force AM 2017 vs
Vittoria AKA 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Michelin Force AM
- Vittoria AKA
Performance compared to all other MTB tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Michelin | Vittoria |
Model | Force AM | AKA |
Year | 2017 | 2015 |
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 |
Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
Manufacturer Part Number | 111.3A9.19.56.111HD | |
EAN | ||
TPI | 3x60 | 120 |
Compound | Gum-X3D | |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 57-622 | 56-622 |
Size Inch | 29" | 29" |
Width Inch | 2.25 | 2.20 |
Specified Weight | 760 grams | 690 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 26 psi | 35 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 58 psi | 65 psi |
Made In | Thailand | Thailand |
Available Sizes | 26x2.25 27.5x2.25 27.5x2.35 27.5x2.60 29x2.25 29x2.35 | 29 x 2.20 29 x 2.00 27.5 x 2.20 |
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Size and Weight Measurements
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Size and Weight Measurements (Bike Wheel: 622-17C, Pressure: 35 psi / 2.4 bar) | ||
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Model | Force AM | AKA |
Specified Weight | 760 grams | 690 grams |
Measured Weight | 781 grams | 685 grams |
Measured Width Carcass | 54 mm | 52 mm |
Measured Width Tread | 58 mm | 54 mm |
Measured Height | 54 mm | 53 mm |
Measured Knob Height Center | 2.9 mm | 2.5 mm |
Measured Knob Height Edge | 6.0 mm | 3.5 mm |
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | 0.95 mm | 0.55 mm |
Measured Casing Thickness Center | 2.10 mm | 2.40 mm |
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Rolling Resistance Test Results
Rolling Resistance Test Results (Speed: 29 kmh / 18 mph, Load: 42.5 kg) | ||
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Model | Force AM | AKA |
Inner Tube | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) | Conti MTB 29 (225 gr butyl) |
Rolling Resistance 55 psi | 30.8 Watts | 35.6 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 45 psi | 31.7 Watts | 36.3 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 35 psi | 33.6 Watts | 38.0 Watts |
Rolling Resistance 25 psi | 37.4 Watts | 40.7 Watts |
CRR 55 psi / 3.8 Bar | 0.00923 | 0.01067 |
CRR 45 psi / 3.1 Bar | 0.00950 | 0.01088 |
CRR 35 psi / 2.4 Bar | 0.01007 | 0.01139 |
CRR 25 psi / 1.7 Bar | 0.01121 | 0.01220 |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | No Video |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
Puncture Resistance Test Result (higher is better) | ||
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Model | Force AM | AKA |
Puncture Resistance Tread | 10 Points | 12 Points |
Puncture Resistance Side | 7 Points | 7 Points |
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Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Force AM | AKA |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Not Recommended |
Rating | 4 / 5 | 1 / 5 |
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- Michelin Force AM
- Vittoria AKA
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)