Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Continental Grand Prix SuperSonic 2017 vs
Michelin Lithion 2 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Conclusion
- Continental Grand Prix SuperSonic
- Michelin Lithion 2
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Continental | Michelin |
Model | Grand Prix SuperSonic | Lithion 2 |
Year | 2017 | 2015 |
Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) | Tubetype (clincher) |
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 | Med |
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Manufacturer Part Number | 0101080 | 146051 |
EAN | 4019238668704 | |
TPI | 3/330 | 60 |
Compound | Black Chili | Performance Grip |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 23-622 | 25-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 23 | 25 |
Specified Weight | 150 grams | 250 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 115 psi | 73 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 145 psi | 109 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 20-622 (700x20C) 23-622 (700x23C) | 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Grand Prix SuperSonic | Lithion 2 |
Specified Weight | 150 grams | 250 grams |
Measured Weight | 179 grams | 268 grams |
System Adjusted Weight | 279 grams (tire + inner tube) | 368 grams (tire + inner tube) |
Measured Width | 25 mm (un-round) | 27 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 22 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 1.9 mm | 3 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Unmounted Casing Width | 62 mm | No Data |
Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only | No Data |
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
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Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
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Model | Grand Prix SuperSonic | Lithion 2 |
Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | No Video |
Rolling Resistance 140 PSI / 9.7 Bar |
Not Tested | Not Tested |
Rolling Resistance 120 PSI / 8.3 Bar |
10.2 Watts CRR: 0.00306 | 15.9 Watts CRR: 0.00477 |
Rolling Resistance 100 PSI / 6.9 Bar |
11.0 Watts CRR: 0.00330 | 16.7 Watts CRR: 0.00501 |
Rolling Resistance 80 PSI / 5.5 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
Rolling Resistance 60 PSI / 4.1 Bar |
Members Only | Members Only |
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 | Grand Prix SuperSonic | Lithion 2 |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 29 Points | 61 Points |
Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Tread Total Tire Thickness | 1.9 mm | 3 mm |
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only | Members Only |
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only | Members Only |
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Grand Prix SuperSonic | Lithion 2 |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
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- Continental Grand Prix SuperSonic
- Michelin Lithion 2
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts