Michelin Pro race 3 colours

JAGGY
JAGGY Posts: 167
edited May 2009 in Road buying advice
Hi there

Can anyone tell me if all Michelin Pro race 3 tyres have a grey band in the centre of the tread?

I've ordered black black and presumed they would be all black?

Or have they sent me black/dark grey?

Thanks

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  • Steelride
    Steelride Posts: 89
    My black Pro 3 Race's have grey centre band.
  • Mister W
    Mister W Posts: 791
    Yes, they all have a grey band in the centre.
  • JAGGY
    JAGGY Posts: 167
    Thanks for the quick reply. Mind at rest now.

    How do you guys rate the performance of the tyres?

    Cheers
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    +1 grey in the middle

    top tyres. Very supple, especially with latex tubes.
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  • guilliano
    guilliano Posts: 5,495
    I was going to ask about these tyres as they are supplied with my new bike. Glad they are good..... saves me some cash in replacing them
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  • Steelride
    Steelride Posts: 89
    Bum info from me here. I obviously thought the had a grey centre band but when I got them out the other day they have a charcoal centre band, almost black. :shock:

    I can't fathom this one out myself, both Ribble and Probikekit show photos of the black tyres with grey centre bands. :?

    They're definitely not the "Light" or "Grip" versions.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Pro Race 3s and 2s for that matter are excellent all round tyres. Some people say they cut up too easily but I have never found this to be the case.

    Just get great grip and puncture protection, and they feel lovely and fast! Does it actually matter if they're black or grey in the centre?
  • akkers
    akkers Posts: 140
    Great tyres, but yes they do cut up easily....then again its more noticeable BECAUSE of the grey section in the middle.
    I've recently moved to Conti 4000s but havent fitted them as yet, but I hear the chilli compound is supposed to be very effective in puncture resistance, without compromising performance.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    I'm sure you'll be riding on Pro Race3s again after choosing the GP4000s' ...
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    I've been using Pro 3's for about a year now.
    I started with the black ones and had great results with them and only one puncture.
    I've now fitted some red ones and had two punctures within a couple of weeks.
    Probably just coincidence or the colouring may make a difference?
    Yes they do cut up but them so do most tyres, it also depends where you ride.
    If they do cut up just use a drop of super glue (Loctite not pound shop specials) and it'll hold for ages

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