Road Bike Tire Comparison:
Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2 2015 vs
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 2018

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Contents and Test Summary

  1. Manufacturer Specifications
  2. Size and Weight Measurements
  3. Rolling Resistance Test Results
  4. Puncture Resistance Test Results
  5. Conclusion
  • Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2
  • Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts

Manufacturer Specifications


Manufacturer Specifications
Brand MichelinPirelli
Model Pro 4 Endurance v2Cinturato Velo TLR
Year 20152018
Tire Type Tubetype (clincher)Tubeless
Supplied By Bought in storeBought in store
Full Review Full ReviewFull Review
New or Used NewNew
Mileage 0 km0 km
Price Range HighHigh
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Manufacturer Part Number 972649
EAN 8019227337075
TPI 3x11060
Compound Bi CompoundSmartNET Silica w/aramid
Bead FoldingFolding
ETRTO 25-62226-622
Size Inch 28"28"
Width mm 2526
Specified Weight 245 grams290 grams
Min Air Pressure 73 psi87 psi
Max Air Pressure 109 psi116 psi
Made In Members OnlyMembers Only
Available Sizes 23-622 (700x23C)
25-622 (700x25C)		26-622 (700x26c)
28-622 (700x28c)
32-622 (700x32c)
35-622 (700x35c)
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Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2 2015
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 2018
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Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2 2015
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 2018
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Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2 2015
Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR 2018

Size and Weight Measurements


Size and Weight Measurements
Model Pro 4 Endurance v2Cinturato Velo TLR
Specified Weight 245 grams290 grams
Measured Weight 245 grams306 grams
System Adjusted Weight 345 grams
(tire + inner tube)		326 grams
(tire + valve + rim seal)
Measured Width 28 mm (un-round)28 mm (un-round)
Measured Height 25 mm (un-round)25 mm (un-round)
Total Tire Thickness Center 2.9 mm3.7 mm
Total Tire Thickness Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Unmounted Casing Width No Data66 mm
Unmounted Tread Width No DataMembers 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
Model Pro 4 Endurance v2Cinturato Velo TLR
Inner Tube Conti Race28 (100gr butyl)None (20 ml sealant)
Spin Up Video No VideoYouTube
Rolling Resistance
140 PSI / 9.7 Bar		 Not TestedNot Tested
Rolling Resistance
120 PSI / 8.3 Bar		 14.2 Watts
CRR: 0.00426		15.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00468
Rolling Resistance
100 PSI / 6.9 Bar		 14.9 Watts
CRR: 0.00447		16.6 Watts
CRR: 0.00498
Rolling Resistance
80 PSI / 5.5 Bar		 Members OnlyMembers Only
Rolling Resistance
60 PSI / 4.1 Bar		 Members OnlyMembers 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)
Model Pro 4 Endurance v2Cinturato Velo TLR
Total Puncture Score Tread 72 Points103 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness 2.9 mm3.7 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle Members OnlyMembers Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness Members OnlyMembers Only

Conclusion


Conclusion
Model Pro 4 Endurance v2Cinturato Velo TLR
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Verdict Highly RecommendedHighly Recommended
Rating 5.0 / 55.0 / 5
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  • Michelin Pro 4 Endurance v2
  • Pirelli Cinturato Velo TLR
Performance compared to all other road bike tires
(100% is fastest - lightest - thickest - strongest)
Pro Members get 9-point radar charts


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