POWER ROAD TLR vs Ardent Race review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Michelin POWER ROAD TLR vs Maxxis Ardent Race tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Michelin and Maxxis respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Michelin POWER ROAD TLR is better for road activities, Maxxis Ardent Race is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to mountain activities.

POWER ROAD TLR

Ardent Race

More rolling efficiency. With Tubeless Ready technology you improve your performance and are more efficient.
More robustness. Thanks to its 4x120 TPI casing which improves the robustness of the tyre and offers more comfort at low pressure.
More longevity. Thanks to the X-Race Compound designed to optimize the wear of the tread.

MICHELIN'S ADVICE

Disc Brake Ready technology allows the tire to withstand the extra braking of bicycles with disc brakes thanks to a specially adapted rubber

The first tubeless road tire from Michelin

A meaty XC tread

More rolling efficiency. With Tubeless Ready technology you improve your performance and are more efficient. More robustness. Thanks to its 4x120 TPI casing which improves the robustness of the tyre and offers more comfort at low pressure. More longevity. Thanks to the X-Race Compound designed to optimize the wear of the tread. MICHELIN'S ADVICE Disc Brake Ready technology allows the tire to withstand the extra braking of bicycles with disc brakes thanks to a specially adapted rubber

The Maxxis Ardent Race shares many features with the Ikon – small, ramped center tread – but offers improved cornering performance with more substantial side knobs.

Features

EXO sidewall protection
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Dual compound or 3C MaxxSpeed options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

racing

training

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Trail

Technologies

Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
3C MaxxSpeed Used primarily in cross country and enduro tires, the two compounds in the outer layer are specially formulated to reduce rolling resistance and optimize treadwear and traction.

Specifications

26

Part #: TB72374100
Size: 26X2.20 ETRTO: 56-559 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 686 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB85918100
Size: 27.5X2.20 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 714 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85945100
Size: 27.5X2.35 ETRTO: 60-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 730 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96742100
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 56-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 767 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96726100
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 786 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN