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Michelin Pro 3 Light road tyre review

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Michelin Pro 3 Light tyre

BikeRadar verdict

3 out of 5 stars

"Great feel, speed and grip, but too short-lived "

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Sun 19 Jun 2011, 1:00 pm BSTBy

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Michelin’s Pro 2 was a classic, but while the 3 Light increases performance it pushes into the race day category. It’s a tight fit onto the wheel but equally tight in terms of control, with the sticky dual compound gluing you to even the wettest corners.

The light weight and supple carcass keep it one of the fastest feeling and rolling tyres we've tested. The downside is it starts to pick up debris and disintegrate on the road, and leaves sticky grey rubber on your rollers. While building on the success of the Pro 2, this is better suited to serious racers.

This article was originally published in Cycling Plus magazine.

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  • why are you comparing the pro race 2 ? - I thought the pro race 3 was the classic tyre ? - don't know if you can still purchase PR2'S - surley the comparision should PR3 - V PR3 light ?

    I love the pr3 - given all the expensive go faster kit on hear £50 on a pair of pro race 3's seems a pretty big bang for your buck - even if they only last a couple of thousand miles

  • Questions for Paul Smith:

    1. Why was this tyre compared to the discontinued Pro2, rather than the current Pro3?

    2. How many hours use does this test represent?

    3. Surely a tyre that 'disintegrates' while being ridden should be declared dangerous - not given three stars?

    4. did you consider that the 'sticky grey' mess might actually be the tyre's release agent?

  • 24 hours later......

    come on Paul - these are not difficult questions....

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