Much better durability that Pro3
great feel and perfectly acceptable durability.
Michelin tires accelerate nicely and have great adhesion! I like them a lot. I have been noticing recently that they seem to be on sale a lot. Maybe they are getting ready to come out with a 5 series tire. Michelins seem to be a little bigger than the average 23 mm tire, and actually ride more like a 25 profile tire. We can use less tire pressure yet get a smoother, more responsive ride.
Love these tires, corner and track like none other so far except tubular tires, and no better a place to but. This online shop is one of the best I have dealt with in 36 years of Cycling. Frank Dagon
When i first began cycling, the used road bike I purchased was wearing a set of Rubino Pro Slick tires, while I really liked them, they had already served up enough miles to be retired. On the advice of a fellow rider, I tried the Pro4's and immediately fell in love. I live in the Northwest where we have a wide array of weather conditions to deal with, and after using these tires for the past two seasons, i can say I'm hooked! I have yet to find a reason to doubt them, and have no negatives to speak of.. enough said.
I rode on continental 4000s for a couple of years and then someone turned me on to these and now these are all I ride on year around. I didn't think tires could really make a difference but these tires are fast and have great grip. Rarely do I get flats either. Highly recommend.
reliable handling and smooth ride
Pro 4 Service Course tires handle great yet are rugged enough that I have actually worn out them without ever getting a flat. In Tucson, AZ with all the thorns and debris on the road, that's quite remarkable.
Like most Michelin tires for some time now, they have good rolling feel, very good handling, but suffer too easily from punctures. At their price and in their respective category they are typically a good tire, but there are far better out there.
I've used the different series of the Michelin Pro for 9 years. The feel is great, it's a lightweight soft tire, corners well. However, I have had 5 flats this year on Michelin Pro4's, and am only getting about 2,500 miles on the rear wheel. I only weigh 165. Great tire, I'll buy more.
I really like the tire and give it good rates but if you are a clydsdale like me I would stay away. I started using these at the start of the season and with about 2,000 miles on them already seeing heavy wear and dealing with flats on the back.
I started rotating between the front and back to try and make them last longer and this has helped but I am now dealing with flatting issue on the back.
These just do not handle weight well and start wearing quickly if you are a clydsdale
Otherwise yes these are great tires, they handle and hold the road well.
I am riding city roads in Dallas which are the best but had tires last longer.
Active rider in the California wine country the rides are from 40 to 60 miles. The performance of the tires are smooth and comfortable. I have not noticed any slips. On the negative side of the tires. The areas I ride are mainly in the wine country and recently I have had flat tires? The reason for the flats are from thorns. While in the city areas I have not experienced any flats. I inflate my tires to 120 psi.
Currently running the 23s on lightweight, time trial wheels, and 25s on year-round, road racetraining wheels. (The 25s are really about 28 wide.) Outstanding, supple, durable tires. Have run the Michelin Pro Service Course tires going back to the Pro2, Pro3, and now Pro4. Have not experienced a failure or even a (the f-word which must never be uttered.) I'm careful, also lucky. The 25s (actually 28s) are wonderfully comfortable over rough roads and seem to be fast and have low rolling resistance. I only perceive that the 23s might be faster for time trials, perhaps by next year I'll succumb to the current trend and switch over to the 25s for everything.
I have been temped by other tires in the past including the tubeless ones, only to be extremely disappointed. I love my Michelin Pro tires -- I started with these at the recommendation of a friend for durable tires that were easy to change a flat with. They are long lasting and 15 years later I am still using them.
I ride road courses in Northern CA. Was riding Gatorskins before. These seem to make the bike more agile. I also like the wide range of color choices.
I ride a lot of heavily traveled road shoulders. People have a penchant for trashing the shoulders and glass and other hazardous items are common. The Michelin Pro 4 Service Course Tire provides great value and strength and, most importantly, I've experienced fewer flats.
I do like these tires, but may change to the Pro4 Endurance. They ride beautifully and have tons of grip. I am running 25mm both front and rear, but they actually measure closer to 28mm on some wide rims...so watch for tight frames. I also have a 23mm that measures closer to a 25. So I love the wider tires and the lower pressures for a great ride, but have had a few rear flats. All of them caused by bits of wire getting stuck in the soft tread. I also notice some deep cuts and gashes forming around the tire. So I would not specify they as a high mileage daily rider...but I still enjoy them anyway.
I've used the Michelin pro 4 tire on several bikes over all sorts of terrain. I'm impressed they retain excellent grip for thousands of miles. I don't worry about flats like I have with some other tires ive had in the past. These tires are comfortable, will make an old bike exciting again, come in all sizes and colors to match. I've chosen these tires over their competitors for these reasons and they come at a reasonable price.
Even though these tires might be a little soft (but they are a race tire), they inspire great confidence. They roll extremely well and seem to do just fine in wet conditions as well.
I would buy these tires again. Not to mention the color options that you can get. Make matching your bike easy.
I can't say that I have tried all the tires out there, but I can say that these tires have worked well for me. Great looks, low rolling resistance, and not flats. What more can you ask for. The are a smooth tire so you have to be a little careful on wet pavement. But you need to be careful with any tire on wet pavement.
