Originally Posted by lhbernhardt

The big knock against these tires appears to be their lack of traction in wet conditions. Having never used them, I can't comment from personal experience, but I generally find that a 235 gram folding clincher (in the 23mm size) would typically last about 3,000 km on the rear (I weigh 175 lbs/75 kilos). For the tire to go to 5,000 km (as advertised), it would need to be built with a much harder tread compound; hence, poor wet-weather traction. However, the harder compound would account for the sensation of reduced rolling resistance.

The reviews would also tend to indicate a lack of quality control, as many of these tires aren't even going 2,000 km according to some.

The 25mm version of this tire, at 290 grams, sounds like it would be more durable. But the only Michelin tire I've got mounted right now on one of my spare wheels is a Pro3 Race. But at 200 grams, it goes on the front only! There, it might make it to 5,000 km.

Luis