POWER ROAD vs Minion FBR review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Michelin POWER ROAD vs Maxxis Minion FBR 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 is better for road activities, Maxxis Minion FBR is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to mountain activities.

POWER ROAD

Minion FBR

More rolling efficiency. Allowed by its casing and sculpture for a sporty ride

More robustness. Thanks to its aramid top reinforcement and its 3x120 TPI casing in the flanks

More longevity. Thanks to the X-Race Compound designed to optimize the wear of the tread

For an effective, sustainable and safe practice

Rear-specific tire for trail riding

More rolling efficiency. Allowed by its casing and sculpture for a sporty ride More robustness. Thanks to its aramid top reinforcement and its 3x120 TPI casing in the flanks More longevity. Thanks to the X-Race Compound designed to optimize the wear of the tread

The Minion FBR is a rear-specific fat bike tire designed for trail riding. It shares the look of the Minion DHR II, but is optimized for fat biking. The Minion FBR features well-known, proven side knobs for cornering traction and ramped, paddle-like knobs down the middle, minimizing rolling resistance and maximizing traction in all conditions.

Features

Tubeless Ready (TR) available
Rear-specific tread design
Inspired by the Minion DHR II
EXO Protection available

Usage

racing

training

Usage

Trail

Fat/Plus

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.

Specifications

26

Part #: TB72656200
Size: 26X4.00 ETRTO: 102-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1353 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 30 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB72664200
Size: 26X4.80 ETRTO: 122-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1637 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 20 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

27.5

Part #: TB91184000
Size: 27.5X3.80 ETRTO: 97-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1247 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 30 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES