Originally Posted by
WhyFi
The durability/puncture resistance of the Power Roads doesn't concern me at all. I've taken one cut (~4-5mm) to the Michelin that needed to be plugged with a bacon strip, but they've been reliable otherwise in the ~1500 miles of often rough and debris strewn roads that I've ridden them on. Based on the rear tire wear indicator, it's not yet halfway through its life span.
I'm sure there's not a huge amount between them in reality, but still the Pirelli scored significantly higher on puncture protection (57 vs 41) for a couple of Watts loss in power. I just hate flats!