Michelin Lithion

Price Paid:  $40.00 at The Hub - Athens GA

Favorite Ride:
Any road with no cars

Bike Setup:
Specialized Roubaix with Rival

Summary:
I bought these tires last spring thinking I would have them for a while. My back tire is already worn down after 2500 miles. Could've made them last till next year if I rotated them. Had no problems. Rode over gravel and country roads. Did have some cuts in them

Strengths:
Rolled well. Could really tell after I put some of my old Kendas back on. Grippy.

Weaknesses:
Didn't last as long as I wanted

Similar Products Used:
Maxxis, Kenda, Michelin, Specialized

Price Paid:  $1700.00 at Bikes Direct, North

Favorite Ride:
Giant OCRA0

Bike Setup:
Giant 2008 ORCA0, off the rack

Summary:
Michiline Lithion Tires, new on Bike purchase. 900 miles and both front and back have numerous cuts and bubbles; very disappointing. I rides are primarily country highway and in good shape. Is this typical mileage? I need a good, economical replacement recommendation, if anyone has one.

Strengths:
Smooth rolling

Weaknesses:
Cuts easily and bubbled at 900 miles

Price Paid:  $45.00 at Probike kit

Bike Setup:
Lemond, triple rings, Rolf wheels

Summary:
On a budget, so could not afford Prorace 3s. I've got nearly 2000 miles on the lithions and they look almost new, very few cuts from Spring/ Summer riding. I'm 150lbs and ride mostly hills.

Strengths:
Only one flat in 2000 miles. For the price, great grip, nearly as good as my old Prorace 2s. Good, simple looks in gray.

Weaknesses:
One of the harder tires to install, I used soapy water and levers to make it easier. Much harder on the road, it takes some finesse. A tad narrow.

Similar Products Used:
Pro race 2's

Price Paid:  $40.00 at Music City Cycles

Favorite Ride:
Andice & Back

Bike Setup:
Giant OCR1

Summary:
I bought these when I got new wheels. I hadn't ridden that much on the original tires/wheels so I don't have much to compare. I'm 210lbs and like to corner fast and ride fast down hills. We do a lot of hill riding. I have only put about 1500 miles on the tires and the rear tire is completely gone. The front still looks OK. It must be all the city riding and the hills that are tough on the tires. I don't lock up the brakes or ride these on the trainer. For a recreational rider that rides in hot weather on hilly city streets there are probably better tires out there.

Strengths:
Handling. They seem to corner well.

Weaknesses:
life for the price

Similar Products Used:
Continental Gatorskin Ultra

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
BH Global concept G1 with Shimano Ultegra and Easton EA 50 wheels

Summary:
Recently changed and went for the Michelin Lithion as a replacement for Schwalbe Ultremo R (probably the worst tire I've ridden in well over 10 years). These are definitely heavier but roll almost as good as the Scwalbe. No flats until now but I've ridden them for about 200 miles only. What I can say is, that it was a straight out nightmare to get them on my Easton EA 50 rims, no way I could get them on without using my lifters.

Strengths:
Price-quality, nice design

Weaknesses:
Bit worried about their grip, fell on wet cobblestone surface yesterday steering into a turn at slow velocity, didn't touch my brakes at all but the front tire just slipped out from underneath me.

Similar Products Used:
Michelin Pro Race 2 - Schwalbe Ultremo and Ultremo R