Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Michelin Lithion 2 2015 vs
Vittoria Zaffiro Slick 2015
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Michelin Lithion 2 *
- Vittoria Zaffiro Slick *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is best)
(100% is best)
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Michelin | Vittoria |
| Model | Lithion 2 | Zaffiro Slick |
| Year | 2015 | 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 | Med | Low |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 146051 | 111.3ZS.23.25.111TG |
| EAN | ||
| TPI | 60 | 26 |
| Compound | Performance Grip | |
| Bead | Folding | Wire |
| ETRTO | 25-622 | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
| Width mm | 25 | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 250 grams | 370 grams |
| Min Air Pressure | 73 psi | 100 psi |
| Max Air Pressure | 109 psi | 130 psi |
| Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) | 23-622 (700x23C) 25-622 (700x25C) 28-622 (700x28C) 32-622 (700x32C) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
| Size and Weight Measurements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Lithion 2 | Zaffiro Slick |
| Specified Weight | 250 grams | 370 grams |
| Measured Weight | 268 grams | 398 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight | 368 grams (tire + inner tube) | 498 grams (tire + inner tube) |
| Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 25 mm (un-round) | 24 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 3 mm | 3.6 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | No Data | No Data |
| Unmounted Tread Width | No Data | 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 | Lithion 2 | Zaffiro Slick |
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
| Spin Up Video | No Video | No Video |
| Rolling Resistance 140 PSI / 9.7 Bar |
Not Tested | Not Tested |
| Rolling Resistance 120 PSI / 8.3 Bar |
15.9 Watts CRR: 0.00477 | 15.7 Watts CRR: 0.00471 |
| Rolling Resistance 100 PSI / 6.9 Bar |
16.7 Watts CRR: 0.00501 | 17.1 Watts CRR: 0.00513 |
| 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 | Lithion 2 | Zaffiro Slick |
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 61 Points | 58 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 | 3 mm | 3.6 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 |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results (higher is better) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Lithion 2 | Zaffiro Slick |
| Wet Grip Average | No Data | No Data |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 | ||
Conclusion
| Conclusion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Lithion 2 | Zaffiro Slick |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Michelin Lithion 2 *
- Vittoria Zaffiro Slick *
* Grip test data not available
Performance compared to all other road bike tires(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts