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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Grand Prix SuperSonic | Lithion 2 |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Recommended |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Continental Grand Prix SuperSonic
- Michelin Lithion 2
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts