Originally Posted by
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Michelin used to make car tires that only fit on metric sized rims (TRX was the designation), and their car tires were harder to mount since they were just a little smaller than the other brands. You could tell by the louder noise they made when the bead settled in place. It wouldn't surprise me if their bicycle tires were a little off too.
I'll back that up. My Michelin Proteks are listed as a 35mm tire
They mount as a 37mm tire. It's so well know that Bike Tires Direct has warning labels on Michelin products saying that they are wider than advertised.
But the bead is smaller than it should be. They are the hardest tire I have ever mounted. I mean they are a FIGHT to mount on a 700C wheel. The same 700C wheel I mounted the Continentals I tried out (the ones that were much thinner than advertised) without using a tire lever. Just pushed it on with my hands like it was nothing.
So yes...your experience with Michelin car tires is my experience with Michelin bike tires.