Re: Michelin P2R weights

On Apr 11, 12:26 pm, "Tim McTeague" <mctea...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I was looking at the new probikekit.com catalog, thinking of buying some
Pro2Race 700x25 tires, and noticed they list the weight as 300 grams. I was
really surprised that they are 60 grams more than the 700x23s. Can anyone
verify this weight? Michelin's website lists them as 265 and 220. I like
the greater comfort of the 25s but perhaps only because I can safely run
them at 90-95 psi. I'm not racing so perhaps the weight is not a real issue
and I weigh 160lbs so even the 23s are big enough. Michelin's 25s seem MUCH
bigger than the 23s and I have a tough time removing the wheel. I have to
open the brake and loosen the cable to get them out. At this point I may go
back to 23s and just drop the pressure a bit.

Tim McTeague

I use the P2R 700x25's sometimes. I weigh 230lbs, so I have a much
greater need for more the larger casing. But I'd be surprised the
difference were ONLY 60g. The 25's seem way bigger and beefier than
the 23's IMO.

I think 90-95psi is too high for the 25's if you only weigh 160. Maybe
you run overly high pressures on 23's making them unnecessarily harsh?
I'd suggest 23's at 100-105 for a 160# rider.

My current tire I am phasing out my P2R's with is the Vittoria Evo
Pave 24. It's got a herringbone tread which I don't care for, but has
a nice intermediate size casing and good puncture resistance and a
nice feel.

Joseph

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