POWER ROAD vs Minion SS review

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

POWER ROAD

Minion SS

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

Semi-slick for aggressive 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 Maxxis Minion SS (Semi Slick) takes the classic DHF tread design and shaves down the center knobs to vastly improve rolling speed. Use the Minion SS as a rear tire paired with a Dissector, Minion DHF, or Assegai front tire.

Features

60 TPI or DoubleDown (2×120 TPI) casing options
Dual compound
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Silkworm or EXO puncture protection options

Usage

racing

training

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Technologies

Double Down (DD) DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.
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.
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.

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB91007000
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 851 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96778000
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 916 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN