Michelin

Pro4 Service Course 700 x 23 Tire (open box)

These tires are better than the Pro 3 . Good on turns and low rolling resistance. Seem to do well with out getting flats

I really like the low rolling resistance, cornering capability, and aesthetic. Amazing how much quicker, quieter, and confident I feel coming from a previous tire with tread/texture

I've only ridden on these tires once since I got them so take this review for what it's worth. I'm writing this to compare them to the Conti GP4000's (which I love). I felt like I took a leap of faith switching from Conti GP4000's to the Pro 4's. I've never had much luck with Michelin's in the past and the GP's are friggin awesome (I've gone through 3 pairs of the GP's without a flat!!!) My initial observation of the Pro 4 was that I couldn't believe how grippy they were. The tires were picking little pieces of dirt and rocks and flinging them at my shins as I was riding. 2nd, I couldn't believe how supple they were. I have a set of tubular Vittoria Evo's (which are very supple) and the michelin's seemed to roll smoother than them. They seem just as quick as the Conti's I was riding (granted my GP4's are 25mm and the Pro 4's are 23mm... take that for what it's worth). Price wise, they're about the same as the GP's but I was able to get Tree Fort to price match the Pro 4's for much cheaper than I could ever find the GP's. If the Michelin's are as durable and as resistant to flats as the Conti's I may have just found my new favorite tire!

I use these tires solely for racing. They are very supple and have great feel, but more importantly, they are crazy grippy. These things are a huge bonus in wet and/or dicey crits when you can confidently take turns faster than everyone around you. I have yet to find the limits of their traction. Durability seems good but remember that these are race tires. If you want something for the long haul, I recomend the Pro 4 Endurance.