User submitted reviews
Review by Paul
These tires are amazing, only have about 100 miles on them, but from day one I was shocked. The smoothest tire I have ridden on, the best grip I have experienced! Not sure what the longevity of the tire will be, but at this point I could care less, the ride is sublime and they spin very fast, the same or faster then GP4000's, but much better ride, just a much better tire overall!! Some streets in Portland are pretty messed up, to the point where I was literally being bumped all over the place, loosing grip on the hoods even, now my bike rolls over all of it like I have huge cruiser tires on my race bike, its that much of a difference. The last comparison was against my winter tires (Conti Ultra 2's) This tire is a winner and will be sporting these through winters from now on!
Review by David
I decided to give these a try after riding Conti 4000s last season. I really like this tire. Durable, light, and rides really nice. I like the Conti's, but I think this is a better value.
Review by Cycle2LiveBiker
I have used Michelin Pro4 Service Course for 2 years now and love them! Smooth ride and very few flats. Pro 4's handles well in the rain. Very dependable tires.
Review by Anonymous
Picked up a pair of these quite some time ago here at westernbikeworks when they popped up on their super one day deal. Finally put them on now that the weather is warming up and they definitely live up to their hype. Smooth, fast, and looks great! They do run slightly more narrow compared to other tires in its league. Did get a flat within the first week of riding but that was not the tires fault. I was running late to get home so I rode the side of a freeway littered with debris, pebbles, and junk thrown from the vehicle traveled portion of the road. Sure there are cotton tires that ride even smoother and arguably faster, but they wear fast and cost twice as much. There is a reason why many stores and online retailers across the globe carry this tire, because they will sell themselves. Thumbs up if you can catch these on sale!
Review by S Galloway
After years of using Conti GP 4000 S and then the new version GP 4000 S2, I have converted to the Mich Pro4 SC. These are a great value. They are light enough. They feel nice. They come in 25 mm (Why don't more tires come in the new industry standard??) I can afford three sets every season.
Review by mafh
When these tires go on sale they are second to none in the marketplace for performance tires and I always find it amusing that those die hards on Continentals are blind to the fact and in doing so miss out on a great tire and great savings. Oh well, yet another case of pearls before the swine. Great riding, as puncture resistant as any other tire can claim to be in our abysmal Oregon road/roadside conditions and long lasting with me more often than not getting 2-3000 miles out of a pair barring some major debris catastrophe ....a very good thing as the sales seem widely spaced on these tires vs other brands.
Review by CyclingDrew
When i first began cycling, the used road bike I purchased was wearing a set of Rubino Pro Slick tires, while I really liked them, they had already served up enough miles to be retired. On the advice of a fellow rider, I tried the Pro4's and immediately fell in love. I live in the Northwest where we have a wide array of weather conditions to deal with, and after using these tires for the past two seasons, i can say I'm hooked! I have yet to find a reason to doubt them, and have no negatives to speak of.. enough said.
Review by jcarlascio
I rode on continental 4000s for a couple of years and then someone turned me on to these and now these are all I ride on year around. I didn't think tires could really make a difference but these tires are fast and have great grip. Rarely do I get flats either. Highly recommend.
Review by wyldstallyn
The Pro4 Service Course tires are so fantastic for summertime racing, training and general fun that I hate swapping them to my foul weather trainers. I know I can probably leaver them on for all but the worst weather, and when they are on sale at WBW they are affordable enough to leave on, I like knowing that I can swap them to the Pro4 Grips and have a similar road feel.
I run these on 303's, and set up as per the headline. I wish the Grips had fatter profiles, but that's a different review...
Review by Barney Meza
These tires are fast, durable, lightweight and priced just right!
Review by ONEDESIGN
Low rolling resistance and fairly light. Better durability then the Race Competition tires. The 25mm width will inflate to more like a 27mm tire.
Review by smehr
I've used the Michelin pro 4 tire on several bikes over all sorts of terrain. I'm impressed they retain excellent grip for thousands of miles. I don't worry about flats like I have with some other tires ive had in the past. These tires are comfortable, will make an old bike exciting again, come in all sizes and colors to match. I've chosen these tires over their competitors for these reasons and they come at a reasonable price.
Review by Anonymous
Even though these tires might be a little soft (but they are a race tire), they inspire great confidence. They roll extremely well and seem to do just fine in wet conditions as well.
I would buy these tires again. Not to mention the color options that you can get. Make matching your bike easy.
Review by Roadie
Great Tire, Had been riding Conti Black Chili, hit some glass and it cut completely through the cord had been using Michelin, due to the good reviews and price I switched to Conti, Bad choice, I am back on Michelin for life, great rolling resistance picked up a few minutes on the loop course I normally run, highly recommend, no complaints other than cost, but you get what you pay for, can't do anything but highly recommend this tire.
Review by Jim V.
I've been using Vittoria Open Corsa CX tires the past few seasons and recently switched to Michelin Pro4 Service Course. Was a little apprehensive due to much lower TPI and max pressure of the Michelin but this tire is awesome! I ride with about 110 psi. The Michelin has a much smoother ride than the Vitoria even at same tire pressure and the Michelin's high-speed cornering is amazing! I switched because I was wearing out the Vittoria's in 1000 - 1200 miles. Hoping the Michelin is more durable. For now I'm glad I switched due to superior ride quality and handling.
Review by Fiddler
I first bought a pair of these tires a few years ago when my Continentals wore out. They were an immediate improvement in handling, speed, and rolling resistance. They lasted much longer than I expected, and I was commuting over 100 miles a week on them.
This, when the tires on my new bike died on a patch of broken glass, I decided to go back to the Pro4s. Since getting them, Ive found them to be durable and smooth as before, but this time they dont seem as fast, and theres actually more rolling resistance. I have think their formula has changed, so I wouldnt recommend these anymore if youre looking to go faster. They do wear well and hold the road nicely.
Review by PodiumPeddler
These tires are great. Their description is exactly what you get. I have use Pro3 Race 700x23c for the past 10 years on several bikes and wanted to try the Pr03 700x25c hoping for a little more cushion and cornering grip. These do both. I lost no speed going to the wider tire. Very happy with the tires and the whole transaction. Smooth & Fast. Thank You.
Review by Anonymous
Pro4 Service course assures me on straightaways and corners. It allows me to enjoy the ride without concern about ride qualities.
Review by Anonymous
These tires hold up well and fit tightly on the rim.
Review by hank
Not many miles on these yet, but have had other Michelin Pro4 tires in the past and have had no performance issues