Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Michelin Power Road TLR 2020 vs
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 2018
Contents and Test Summary
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size and Weight Measurements
- Rolling Resistance Test Results
- Puncture Resistance Test Results
- Static Grip Test Results
- Conclusion
- Michelin Power Road TLR
- Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR
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Manufacturer Specifications
Manufacturer Specifications | ||
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Brand | Michelin | Pirelli |
Model | Power Road TLR | Cinturato Velo TLR |
Year | 2020 | 2018 |
Tire Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
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 | 876172 | |
EAN | 3528708761728 | 8019227337075 |
TPI | 4x120 | 60 |
Compound | X-Race compound | SmartNET Silica w/aramid |
Bead | Folding | Folding |
ETRTO | 25-622 | 26-622 |
Size Inch | 28" | 28" |
Width mm | 25 | 26 |
Specified Weight | 275 grams | 290 grams |
Min Air Pressure | 73 psi | 87 psi |
Max Air Pressure | 116 psi | 116 psi |
Made In | Members Only | Members Only |
Available Sizes | 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) | 26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c) 32-622 (700x32c) 35-622 (700x35c) |
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Size and Weight Measurements
Size and Weight Measurements | ||
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Model | Power Road TLR | Cinturato Velo TLR |
Specified Weight | 275 grams | 290 grams |
Measured Weight | 267 grams | 306 grams |
System Adjusted Weight | 287 grams (tire + valve + rim seal) | 326 grams (tire + valve + rim seal) |
Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) | 28 mm (un-round) |
Measured Height | 24 mm (un-round) | 25 mm (un-round) |
Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.7 mm | 3.7 mm |
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only | Members Only |
Unmounted Casing Width | 67 mm | 66 mm |
Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only | Members Only |
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 | Power Road TLR | Cinturato Velo TLR |
Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) | None (20 ml sealant) |
Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
Rolling Resistance 140 PSI / 9.7 Bar |
Not Tested | Not Tested |
Rolling Resistance 120 PSI / 8.3 Bar |
10.1 Watts CRR: 0.00303 | 15.6 Watts CRR: 0.00468 |
Rolling Resistance 100 PSI / 6.9 Bar |
10.7 Watts CRR: 0.00321 | 16.6 Watts CRR: 0.00498 |
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 | Power Road TLR | Cinturato Velo TLR |
Total Puncture Score Tread | 41 Points | 103 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 | 2.7 mm | 3.7 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) | ||
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Model | Power Road TLR | Cinturato Velo TLR |
Wet Grip Average | 65 Points | 69 Points |
Wet Grip Center | Members Only | Members Only |
Wet Grip Edge | Members Only | Members Only |
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 | ||
Conclusion
Conclusion | ||
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Model | Power Road TLR | Cinturato Velo TLR |
Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
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- Michelin Power Road TLR
- Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts