• Specification

• Price: £33.99 each
• Weight: 270g (25mm)
• Sizes: 23mm, 25mm, 28mm
• Website: Michelin

Such claims are always difficult (nigh impossible) to test on the road, but what we can report is that grip on wet and greasy roads is certainly incredibly reassuring. With the tyres shod to the same Mavic Ksyrium Pro SL hoops we used to test the Competition set (as well as a set of Pro-Lite carbon hoops we also currently have on test), the adhesion while leaning the bike over is impressively grippy – and informative, which adds to the sense of security. The tyre gives enough feedback to let you know you’re in control when pushing the limits.

Not only is the compound designed to mould to the ground, helping interaction and adhesion, the tread also assists with this, with strategically-placed cutaways (Michelin refer to them as ‘voids’, while most will think of them as tread) to help the resulting edges of rubber dig into the ground. Throw in a little water shedding capability, and if you’re caught in the rain and are trying to ride hard home, this is undoubtedly one of the best tyres out there when you’re tipping the bike into a fast corner.

We can hardly counter their faith; the All Season tyre compound is extremely resistant against knicks and cuts, and we experienced no punctures over the course of our testing. For the record, the Competition versions, which feature a pared-down version of the Amarid Protek technology, have also continued to prove resilient since our tests, with no punctures to report.

Conclusion

The Michelin Power All Season tyre is an excellent tyre for winter riding, when the weather can rarely be relied upon. It provides excellent grip when the weather is doing its best to unnerve you, while still feeling quick, sharp and responsive on the road.

Pros

• Sprightly ride quality despite the beefier construction
• Low rolling resistance for an all-weather tyre
• Very impressive grip in all weathers

Cons

• Little to complain about