High Road SL vs PROTEK CROSS review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis High Road SL vs Michelin PROTEK CROSS tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Maxxis and Michelin respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis High Road SL is better for road activities, Michelin PROTEK CROSS is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to city activities.

High Road SL

PROTEK CROSS

Thanks to the new generation of 1mm reinforcement offering effective anti-puncture protection

Our lightest and fastest road tire

Explore on and off-road in all conditions

The Maxxis High Road SL is our lightest and fastest road racing tire, ever. Our HYPR-S compound decreases rolling resistance by 12% compared to the standard High Road.

Thanks to the new generation of 1mm reinforcement offering effective anti-puncture protection

Features

170 TPI casing
HYPR-S compound
K2 puncture protection beneath tread

Features

Usage

Race

Usage

urban

trekking

Technologies

HYPR-S Compound Building on the success of the HYPR compound which debuted on the original High Road, the new HYPR-S compound retains exceptional grip while decreasing rolling resistance by a further 12% compared to HYPR.
K2 Available in select tires, this Maxxis-exclusive fabric provides greater puncture protection than aramid. The addition of this lightweight and supple material ensures that ride quality and performance remain unsurpassed.

Technologies

Specifications

700

Part #: TB00263700
Size: 700X23C Etrto: 23-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 168 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 130 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00268800
Size: 700X25C Etrto: 25-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 174 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD

Part #: TB00343500
Size: 700X28C Etrto: 28-622 Tpi: 170 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 180 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 120 Tech: HYPR-S/K2/ONE70 Color: BLACK Application: ROAD