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GENERAL INFORMATION
The role of the tire
Conversions:
• inches to millimeters
• bars to psi
• kilograms to pounds
Dimensional Characteristics
• Identification of the different markings on tires
• Understanding the indications and markings
• Correlation between E.T.R.T.O. and other names (chart)
Mounting / Demounting
TIRE CONSTRUCTION
• The materials and reinforcements
• The sidewall
• The bead
• The tread
TIRE MANUFACTURE
• Overlap Procedure
• High End Road Tire Architecture
• Why a Smooth Tread?
• High End MTB Tire Architecture
TUBELESS
• What is Tubeless?
• Different Systems
• Mounting, Demounting
• Tubeless Repairs
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Rolling Efficiency
• Grip
• Comfort
• Resistance to Punctures
• Durability
• Lightweight
• Rolling Direction
• Air Pressure Graphs
-- Road
-- XC MTB
-- Enduro MTB
-- DH MTB
INNER TUBES
• Different Michelin Tube Types
VALVES
• Different Valve Types/Lengths
RIMS
• Different Types
• Which rim for my tire?
THE MICHELIN MAN’S ADVICE
• Precautions
* Maintenance
• Storage
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Contents
© Photos : DPPI/Michelin - Millet - Manu Molle
Page Directory
Table of Contents
The Role of the Tire
Conversion Tables
Tire Dimensions
Markings
ETRTO Size Chart
Mounting
Casings
Sidewalls
Beads/Treads
Overlap Casings
Road Tire Architectur
MTB Tire Architecture
Tubeless
Tubeless Types
Mounting Tubeless
Repair Tubeless
Efficiency
Grip
Comfort
Puncture Resistance
Durability
Lightness
Rolling Direction
Pressure: Road
Pressure: XC MTB
Pressure: Enduro
Pressure: DH
Inner Tubes
Valves
Rim Types
Rim/Tire Chart
Precautions
Maintenance
Storage