I'm been using these about 9 months or about 3,000 miles. Just rotated them because the rear was getting square. So far flats haven't been a problem but then the streets haven't been sanded with the local sharp tiny gravel that plagues us here.
Normally I put on my Gatorskins for the winter but the extra rotating weight of the wire bead is just too annoying. Also I feel more confident in the corners on the Pro 4's.
They are much easier to mount than the Michelin carbons but that might be the difference between 23s and 25s. The latest purchase was to fill out the order for free shipping since I will be using them in the future and the price was right.
These are great tires. Long wear (4000-6000k miles with the 28cm) and almost zero flats.
25 size smooths out the bumps and the endurance tire rides like the race model. They still wear quicker than other leading brands such as Continental.
Solid, affordable tire. Using it for my commuter bike. They're still new-ish, but have given me no reason to doubt their durability or traction. They aren't the fastest or with the least rolling resistance, but that's not the niche they're designed to fill. Would buy again without hesitation.
I switched from the Lithion 2to the Pro4 Endurance for the fall season due to the increased debris on the road. I have logged about 500 miles on these and put them through some tough road conditions, including crushed shells, sand, branches, acorns, and all the other debris that falls onto New England fall roads. So far, I haven't noticed any abnormal wear or punctures. I think i prefer the look of the Lithion 2, but as far as durability, the Pro4 Endurance wins hands down.
Switched to these when the Krylion was discontinued. Pro4 Endurance rides well enough but so far they last about half as long as the Krylion. I ride about 8000 miles a year and would get about 2500-3000 miles on a set of Krylions before surface got flat enough to replace though the tires were still in solid shape. On the Pro4, the colored sidewalls starts cracking and even separating from the main tread as the weld between the tread and sidewall. So far I've been lucky to get about 1200-1500 miles on a pair before I have to replace because of the the cracking and separation, yet with plenty of tread left. I guess I'm more use to this short life in a performance tire versus a training tire.
Replaced original tires on wife's bike used mostly for touring use. These tires are lighter and smoother riding than original. Not sure of wear factor but price factor alone justifies their use.
I love the way the Pro 4's ride and tired the Pro 4 endurance and could not feel a difference between the two and they last longer.
They give the same feeling of confidence on long, twisty descents as the Pro 4's and even a little more knowing they're more resistant to punctures.
I have been using this tire on both my road bike and my triathlon bike for years. They perform well, are long lasting, and when I was able to get them in various colors, they were sharp looking. Now that I can only find them in black, they are still worth the purchase.
Works well on Texas roads. Due to smooth tread, probably not so well in the rain, however, haven't tried them in the rain at this point. These well-rated tires are, I believe, not in the current Michelin line-up, which is a shame.
I have used several sets of these tires over the years. I like how they feel and I appreciate their durability. I feel like they are strong, yet fast. I generally have them on my triathlon bike, which I train and race on, as well as my road bike, which I generally just train on.
It has been my experience that they are worth the money. I prefer having different colors, but black is good too.
(Competitive age-group triathlete, MI)
So far this tire has been durable and also surprisingly comfortable given its emphasis on endurance.
Good for 1000s of miles of long distance riding.
I run road pilots on my bmw motorcycle and Michelin on my road bicycle.I have complete confidence at Ove 100 mph or 40 mph into corners on my motorcycle.??
Good strong tires. Great handling
I have gotten good mileage out of these. Bought a set for my other bike.
I use the tire for a good workout routine. Seems to have good flat protection.
Just picked up another set of these for my wife's bike. She can only fit 23s. These will ride nicely and last a long time.
Great tire. Rolls well, high puncture resistance, good grip.
I installed the Pro Endurance 4 700X23 on my rear wheel. Within one month with less than 200 miles, the tire delaminated in several areas, resulting in a side blowout. Luckily, I had just finished a 75 mile ride and was home. I contacted Michelin. They are difficult to contact. There is no direct number, for bike tires, on their website. This resulted in being transferred twice, with much time on hold. They promised to get back to me. After a week, I have heard nothing.
