Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Michelin Power Road TLR 25 2020 vs
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 26 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 25
- Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 26
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Michelin | Pirelli |
| Model | Power Road TLR 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Power Road TLR 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
| 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 |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | 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
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Power Road TLR 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
| Spin Up Video | YouTube | YouTube |
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Measured Width | ||
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure |
10.1 Watts CRR: 0.00303 (120 psi / 8.3 bar) | 16.0 Watts CRR: 0.00480 (108 psi / 7.4 bar) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure |
10.7 Watts CRR: 0.00321 (100 psi / 6.9 bar) | 17.5 Watts CRR: 0.00525 (90 psi / 6.2 bar) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure |
Members Only | Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure |
Members Only | Members Only |
| The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. 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 | Power Road TLR 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
| 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) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Power Road TLR 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Model | Power Road TLR 25 | Cinturato Velo TLR 26 |
| Full Review | Full Review | Full Review |
| Verdict | Recommended | Highly Recommended |
| Rating | 4.0 / 5 | 5.0 / 5 |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com | |
- Michelin Power Road TLR 25
- Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 26
(100% is best)
Pro Members get 11-point radar charts