These replaced stock tires on my hybrid bike. I like them and would recommend them!
Pros: Compared to my stock tires these are noticably faster and grippier on tarmac. I saw an immediate 1-2mph improvement and felt more confident downhill. I also love the reflective strip.
Cons: A short 50 yard ride through a meadow resulted in a thorn puncture right through the tread. It was easy to find and patch my tube, but I was disappointed that a new tire didn't resist it. As is always the case, it could easily be bad luck- but I think these tires are not especially well suited to anything more adventurous than gravel.
Overall, despite the bad luck, I am happy and do recommend these as a great value for the price.
I have been running these tires (700-32) for years on my commuter bike and have had only 1 flat. I ride on gravel trails, asphalt and occasionally dirt.
They are extremely long lasting and I just bought this last one to complete a set of 2 for my bike, since I am ready to change both front and rear this time. They are both showing lots of little cuts and you never know when a sharp rock will get lucky and enter the tire through one of these cuts and cause a flat. I highly recommend these tires from Michelin.
Been riding with the Michelin Protek tires for a bit, and I really like them. They roll super fast and feel smooth, plus they're way quieter than other tires I've used. No annoying buzzing, just a nice, easy ride. Grip is solid too, without making me feel like I'm dragging. Definitely a good choice if you want something quick and comfy!
These tires have been installed on my adult grandkids bikes. They ride a lot and need a tire that provides good road grip and reliability. You can't go wrong with Michelin.
These are a solid pair of no-frills commuting tires. They are not the lightest but roll well without significant resistance. They are great for bad, pothole-filled urban asphalt roads with good stability and control in the wet/rain. They are quite difficult to install which is why I am giving them 4 stars instead of 5.
It's a very solid tire that rolls well with pressure and still has enough traction to maintain a comfortable ride on sandy soil or occasional gravel. It's a quiet, easy-rolling (not like a 110 pound pressure 700x23c) tire. If you're mostly on pavement, this is a wonderful choice.
I nave put around 600 miles on these with no flats. These are not great in loose dirt, but dirt doesn't cause fear.
A great choice for the city rider who takes the occasional trail or gravel.
This is a low end touring tire from a major brand. It has a garden variety tread pattern. Michelin wants me to run higher pressures than the worn out Continentals I took off. I don't like high pressures. The Vees on my 700c wheeled Lombardo say 'inflate to 40 psi.' Those tires provide a soft ride, good traction, and have given me zero trouble in 9 years. These boring tires will convert a sporty hybrid into a dumpy commuter bike. The Michelin tires are not as symmetrical as I had hoped, and a drunk must have painted the reflective strips. Michelin is living off their name and the Chinese tire companies will bury them. I grudgingly allow 3 stars because of the excellent grippy rubber compound.
Michelin Protek 700c Tire is good tire for a hybrid road bike low rolling resistant's and a tread design that allows smooth tire travel , was a very easy installation no tire tool need fit very well on my 700x38 rim it is a good looking tire and the reflective safety strip is nice good solid tire
They remind me of much more expensive touring tires sold by a German manufacturer. They roll well and have nice rounded shoulders for leaning into turns. Other reviewers had noted they run a bit large. I generally run 35s and that is the size I bought but my bike has very minimal brake and fender clearance and If I get another set they will be 32s. Otherwise I am completely pleased.
These tires are great. The only thing is they caused complication for me because of my extremely tight fork clearance. I had to grind down my fenders.
No one will win the Tour de France with these tires, however, I doubt anyone riding in the Tour de France would use an urban tire. It is what it is, and it does what it is supposed to do.
I've used 700x28 and 700x32 sizes of the Michelin Protek. Both ride well. Certainly better traction with the 700x32, which one would expect.
My wife uses the 700x32 on her Trek FX 7.2.
They are heavy. However, I average 10 to 11 mph with either size on a Cannondale Quick 4, which maybe isn't bad for a 64 year old rider.
Contrary to others, they are easy to install. At least once, maybe twice, I installed one of these tires without levers.
I had trouble with one tire. After at least one season of use, every tube I put in one tire would incur a pin hole puncture. I wiped and re-wiped the inside of the tire before installing the new tube. Each time, after a few hours riding, puncture. I put the tire on the other wheel. After a few months riding, puncture.
It' a Michelin. Its a quality tire. It does what Mich and Michelle say it will do.
Great quality!
I was getting a lot of flats riding in town on 25cm slicks (Continentals) so I wanted a slightly larger tire with a beefier tread. I bought two 28cm Protek 700cc tires, but so far have only installed the back one. On my 2012 Cannondale CAAD12, a no-frills aluminum road bike, this larger tire BARELY fit in the rear chain stay. I had to trim the rubber whiskers off the tire because they made an audible "ting" striking the stay; I also had to limit pressure to 70psi, and center the tire and rim carefully. But it all worked! I've done a couple hundred miles with no flats. The tire is very straight and smooth, more than my previous tires, although it does weigh nearly twice as much. Totally worth it - feels secure and roadworthy. I'll switch the front next time I have a flat.
I don't have enough miles on the tire to see how it lasts- check back in 5000 miles- but the order was prompt, correct and at a good price. The tire was easy to mount, It should enable me to take my road bike on the gravel bike paths.
Michelin tires are in my opinion a real value
I've been using Michelin tires for years and have never had a tire failure (or even a flat tire) over the thousands of miles my wife and I have ridden. These tires are mounted on our converted Mountain/Touring bikes, hauling 35 to 50 extra pounds of gear with no problem. I also like the small reflective band that goes around each side of the tire. Very noticeable at night, which we do a lot of riding in the evenings/night. It's a good tire!
More resistant to thorns and sharp stones
The Michelin Protek tire is the best value for my hybrid bike. Each day after work, I ride twenty miles During the .winter months, half of my ride is in the dark and sometimes in wet conditions. I have peace of mind knowing that cars can see me because of the reflective sidewall; they have excellent channeling of rainwater and high puncture resistance. Not too difficult tire to mount, a durable tire at a great price. My go-to tire for my hybrid.
We have used these for years for everyday riding. These work well on every day roads, good considering the cracks and potholes. Also fat enough to work fine in sandy areas of the parks and on the edge of the beach.
The newer version of these tires run wider than labelled 40 mm vs 38 mm size. The newest version is Ebike certified which now raised the max inflation.
Great wear, last in the 1000's of miles. I prefer the cross model for gravel trails.
