Michelin Pro 3 tyres - have you used them?

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Hi all,

My Pro Race 2s are worn as thin as paper and I’ve got IM NZ coming up in a few weeks so I need to replace them. I love the PR2s but am tempted to try the PR3s but am a bit wary of trying something new so close to my main event. Has anyone used them and got any feedback on them (e.g. do they roll as wells as the PR2s, do they have as good puncture resistance, are they as easy to put on/take off the wheel rim?). Also, is their any independent data on their rolling resistance?

Cheers

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Hi all,

My Pro Race 2s are worn as thin as paper and I’ve got IM NZ coming up in a few weeks so I need to replace them. I love the PR2s but am tempted to try the PR3s but am a bit wary of trying something new so close to my main event. Has anyone used them and got any feedback on them (e.g. do they roll as wells as the PR2s, do they have as good puncture resistance, are they as easy to put on/take off the wheel rim?). Also, is their any independent data on their rolling resistance?

Cheers NoBrakes,

I have no idea about PR3s but like you the PR2s have been my gold standard of road tires since the PRs were first released. If in doubt, just stick the the 2s.
better safe than…

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what’s a tyre?

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When debating huge shifts in equipment like tires, I tend to like 2-4 months of testing and trial before making a decision to switch. I know there have been some Grey and black Pro 3’s trickling out, mostly from LBS’ who take them from 2008 bikes and sell on EBay, but no sunstantive reports as yet.

Of course, according to Michelin, the Pro 3’s aren’t scheduled to be released in a wide variety of colors in the US until March.

That said, I am sticking with the Pro 2’s for a while.

Bob

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The correct spelling.

Xav

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I’d do the same.

jaretj

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I second that! (=

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The Pro 3’s are bitchin! Slightly more supple feeling, great contact. NOT a training / high mileage tire though. I would estimate you’d get the same life out of them as the Pro 2’s.

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Alan Morrison did the first round of tests that i know of at BTR. They tested very well. Considering they are supposed to have better puncture protection, I think most PR2 users will want to use the PR3. It certainly tested well. The PR3 Light will be available, supposedly, in April. But initial reports seem to show that Michelin did a great job with the successors to the PR2.

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The Pro 3’s are bitchin!