michelin ironman vs. pro race
01-09-05, 11:40 AM
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michelin ironman vs. pro race
Hi guys,
Quick simple question:
Is there any difference between michelin ironman tires and pro race tires ?
Thanks !
Quick simple question:
Is there any difference between michelin ironman tires and pro race tires ?
Thanks !
01-09-05, 01:29 PM
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PRO RACE
High-density reinforcement under the tread for ultimate puncture protection
Dual-compound tread: low rolling resistance and speed from the center tread, with amazing grip from the tread shoulders.
100% Silica Energy rubber mix for high efficiency: more speed with less effort.
IRONMAN
--The triathlon specialist
> Designed specifically for triathletes
> Available in 650 and 700 sizes
> Ironman® logo on sidewalls
> Similiar features as Pro Race
High-density reinforcement under the tread for ultimate puncture protection
Dual-compound tread: low rolling resistance and speed from the center tread, with amazing grip from the tread shoulders.
100% Silica Energy rubber mix for high efficiency: more speed with less effort.
IRONMAN
--The triathlon specialist
> Designed specifically for triathletes
> Available in 650 and 700 sizes
> Ironman® logo on sidewalls
> Similiar features as Pro Race
01-09-05, 03:48 PM
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I still don't think the question was answered, I mean aside from cosmetic differences, are they just the same tyres?? - sheesh
01-09-05, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ajst2duk
I still don't think the question was answered, I mean aside from cosmetic differences, are they just the same tyres?? - sheesh
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I second the different color and name on the side but same as the Pro Race.
01-10-05, 03:06 PM
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ok... any major differences between the pro race and the pro race2? other than it's 'one better'* ?
* in purely spinal tappian terms, that is.
* in purely spinal tappian terms, that is.
01-10-05, 03:45 PM
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any single online retailer or Michelins home page will explain...
these kind of questions are pointless on a forum
these kind of questions are pointless on a forum
01-10-05, 03:59 PM
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You Got To Love It! 
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Originally Posted by The_Convert
any single online retailer or Michelins home page will explain...
these kind of questions are pointless on a forum
these kind of questions are pointless on a forum
That was the (not so pointless) question.
01-10-05, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Zouf
Let's try and re-explain the question then: KNOWING that Michelin's web site uses a different set of words for both products... KNOWING that of course all on-line retailers just copy what's on Michelin's web... KNOWING all this... Does anybody KNOW if there are REAL differences between the 2 products?
That was the (not so pointless) question.
That was the (not so pointless) question.
01-10-05, 04:28 PM
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I bought a pair of wheels from ebay for $80 that had pro race tires on them, barely used. I can't say the difference between the pro race and the pro2, but they are damn nice tires. That being said I've heard they wear pretty quickly so they are really intended primarily for racing.
