Road Bike Tire Test: Michelin Power Road 25
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 15.1 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 55 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 68 Points
- Conclusion: 4.0 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Michelin Power Road 25
(100% is best)
The Michelin Power Road is an all-round road bike tire optimized for both training and competition use. When we compare the Power Road to the Power Competition (read our review) and Power Endurance (read our review) that both have been around since 2016, our tests indicate the Power Road fits right in between those two tires when looking at speed and puncture resistance.
On paper, the Power Road is very similar to many other premium all-round road bike tires. The Power Road uses a 3x120 TPI casing with an "Aramid Protek+" anti-puncture strip under the tread. The 3x120 TPI casing is a bit stronger when compared to the thinner 3x180 TPI casing of the Power Competition. The compound is a new "X-Race" compound that is a compromise between rolling resistance, grip, and wear.
This is a test of the tubetype (clincher) version of the Power Road. Michelin also released a TLR (tubeless-ready) version which is their first entrance into the tubeless road bike market. We'll test the Power Road TLR as soon as we can get our hands on it.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Michelin |
| Model | Power Road |
| Year | 2020 |
| Tire Type | Tubetype (clincher) |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | 017605 |
| EAN | 3528700176056 |
| TPI | 3x120 |
| Compound | X-Race compound |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 235 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 116 |
| Made In | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes |
23-622 (700x23c) 25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) |
Michelin Power Road 25 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 235 grams |
| Measured Weight | 239 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + inner tube (100 gr) |
339 grams |
| Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 24 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.8 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 67 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Pro Data |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Pro 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
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | Conti Race28 (100gr butyl) |
| Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) |
| 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 (120 psi / 8.3 bar) |
Pro Data |
| 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 (100 psi / 6.9 bar) |
Pro Data |
| 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 (80 psi / 5.5 bar) |
15.1 Watts CRR: 0.00453 |
| 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 (60 psi / 4.1 bar) |
Pro Data |
| 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) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 55 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | 11 Points |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Pro Data |
Static Grip Test Results
NOTE: Grip test data is only available on tires tested after November 2018. You can find more information about our grip test here: Introducing Grip Testing
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 68 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Pro Data |
| Wet Grip Edge | Pro Data |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Michelin Power Road 25
(100% is best)
The Michelin Power Road is a bit slower than the Power Competition but you'll get a bit more robustness in return for those few lost watts. The Power Road looks to be a good compromise between the Power Competition and Power Endurance if you're looking for an all-round tire for both training and racing.
For a side by side overview, jump over to our comparison section: Power Road vs Power Competition vs Power Endurance.
When we compare the Power Road to the popular Continental Grand Prix 5000 (read our review), we see the Power Road is slower but performs slightly better in the puncture resistance test. The sidewalls also are a bit thicker which we think will result in a slightly better puncture resistance of the sidewalls and overall robustness of the tire.
RATING:
4.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended