Michelin Transworld City Tires - Clincher

Average Rating: 3.5/5
MSRP: $
# of Reviews: 6

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Product Description

Fast rolling tread design is ideal for city riding.

Special rubber with an added puncture protector.

Designed for high mileage and flat prevention.

33 tpi casing.

Available with or without reflective strip.

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Submitted by David Rickert a Commuter from

Date Reviewed: March 20, 2010

Strengths:    Little rolling resistance, deep tread is great in wet conditions-it's fun to hear these tires hiss through standing water.

Weaknesses:    Puncture resistance is poor, which I attribute to the deep and narrow tread design. It seems custom-made to collect all the things you don't want your tires to collect!

Bottom Line:

I ride in a difficult environment, on the shoulders of public roads and very often at night or before daybreak--hence, avoiding debris is difficult to impossible. That having been said, I have been sorely disappointed by the puncture resistance of these tires. Like other reviews, I suspect that the deep tread grabs and holds small chunks of glass and metal that are difficult to see and dislodge. I'm getting new tires to day with a shallower tread.

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Submitted by Chris a Commuter from

Date Reviewed: June 21, 2008

Strengths:    Price and excellent rolling.

Weaknesses:    Tread pattern collects grit!.

Bottom Line:

A good rolling tyre thats easy on the wallet.

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Bike Setup: Surly single speed 42x18 gearing,Brooks B17 700x28 mich Transworld and carradice
Zip roll.

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Submitted by Edwin Verhoeven a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: July 4, 2007

Strengths:    Relatively light weight, extreme durability, easy rollin', punctureless riding if you stay on the road

Weaknesses:    little stones that get stuck in the threads of the tyre; if Michelin changes that design this tyre is perfect. Almost, because the grip when taking a good turn doesn't seem to be very steady.

Bottom Line:

If you stay on the road most of the time, this is the tyre to get and to hold. This is my second pair of Transworld City's in 4 year; I've driven at least 12.000 km, most of them with luggage. One flat tyre in 4 years, the durability of this tyre is amazing. I don't get off the road many times, the grip of this tyre doesn't seem to fit riding through sandy or muddy terrain.

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Favorite Ride: French Alps

Bike Setup: Scott Blackstone mountainbike, Vaude waterproof bags, back and front

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Submitted by Derek a Commuter from

Date Reviewed: August 17, 2006

Strengths:    One flat in 9800 kms!

Weaknesses:    None

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Awesome tires. 9800 kms and just getting ready to replace them.

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Favorite Ride: Devinci Sydney

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Submitted by DanD a Recreational Rider from

Date Reviewed: July 25, 2006

Strengths:    Smmoth rolling.

Weaknesses:    Puncture and noise when you start a turn.

Bottom Line:

I've got 9 flats over 600 kms! My girl-friend who rides along with me got NONE. I had great confidence about Michelin tires since I rode them on my car for many years. The problem seems to be the narrow and deep treads that catch all the débris.