In all cases, the pressure recommended by the bicycle manufacturer or the tire manufacturer must be followed, check your tire pressure before riding.
Bicycle tire pressure must always be adapted to :
The tire used
The tire section width
The use of the tire
The weight of the rider
The bicycle used
The pressure tables below are a reference for setting the correct pressure. But do not hesitate to adjust them slightly according to your practice and especially according to the surface on which you ride. A good tire pressure is a customised pressure.
ROAD BICYCLE TIRE PRESSURE GUIDE
The recommended pressure (in PSI or BAR) depends on the weight of the rider (in kg in the table) and the tire section width (in millimeter in the table). Click below to see the recommended pressures.
MICHELIN POWER TIME TRIAL Racing Line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN POWER TIME TRIAL Racing Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
25mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN POWER TIME TRIAL Racing Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
25mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
MICHELIN POWER CUP TUBULAR Racing Line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN POWER CUP TUBULAR Racing Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI | 119 PSI | 121.9 PSI | 124.8 PSI | 127.7 PSI | 130.6 PSI |
25mm | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI | 119 PSI | 121.9 PSI | 124.8 PSI | 127.7 PSI | 130.6 PSI |
28mm | 105.9 PSI | 108.8 PSI | 111.7 PSI | 114.6 PSI | 117.5 PSI | 120.4 PSI | 123.3 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN POWER CUP TUBULAR Racing Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR | 8.2 BAR | 8.4 BAR | 8.6 BAR | 8.8 BAR | 9 BAR |
25mm | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR | 8.2 BAR | 8.4 BAR | 8.6 BAR | 8.8 BAR | 9 BAR |
28mm | 7.3 BAR | 7.5 BAR | 7.7 BAR | 7.9 BAR | 8.1 BAR | 8.3 BAR | 8.5 BAR |
MICHELIN POWER CUP TLR Competition Line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN POWER CUP TLR Competition Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
25mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
28mm | 84.2 PSI | 87.1 PSI | 90 PSI | 92.9 PSI | 95.8 PSI | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI |
30mm | 69.7 PSI | 72.6 PSI | 72.5 PSI | 78.4 PSI | 81.3 PSI | 84.2 PSI | 87.1 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN POWER CUP TLR Competition Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
25mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
28mm | 5.8 BAR | 6 BAR | 6.2 BAR | 6.4 BAR | 6.6 BAR | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR |
30mm | 4.8 BAR | 5 BAR | 5.2 BAR | 5.4 BAR | 5.6 BAR | 5.8 BAR | 6 BAR |
MICHELIN POWER CUP Competition Line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN POWER CUP Competition Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
25mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
28mm | 84.2 PSI | 87.1 PSI | 90.0 PSI | 92.9 PSI | 95.8 PSI | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN POWER CUP Competition Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
25mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
28mm | 5.8 BAR | 6 BAR | 6.2 BAR | 6.4 BAR | 6.6 BAR | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR |
MICHELIN POWER ALL SEASON Competition Line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN POWER ALL SEASON Competition Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
25mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
28mm | 84.2 PSI | 87.1 PSI | 90 PSI | 92.9 PSI | 95.8 PSI | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN POWER ALL SEASON Competition Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
25mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
28mm | 5.8 BAR | 6 BAR | 6.2 BAR | 6.4 BAR | 6.6 BAR | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR |
MICHELIN LITHION 3 Performance Line - MICHELIN LITHION 2 Performance Line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN LITHION 3 Performance Line - MICHELIN LITHION 2 Performance Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
25mm | 84.2 PSI | 87.1 PSI | 90 PSI | 92.9 PSI | 95.8 PSI | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN LITHION 3 Performance Line - MICHELIN LITHION 2 Performance Line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
23mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
25mm | 5.8 BAR | 6 BAR | 6.2 BAR | 6.4 BAR | 6.6 BAR | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR |
MICHELIN DYNAMIC CLASSIC Access line - MICHELIN DYNAMIC SPORT Access line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN DYNAMIC CLASSIC Access line - MICHELIN DYNAMIC SPORT Access line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
20mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
23mm | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI | 104.5 PSI | 107.4 PSI | 110.3 PSI | 113.2 PSI | 116.1 PSI |
25mm | 84.2 PSI | 87.1 PSI | 90 PSI | 92.9 PSI | 95.8 PSI | 98.7 PSI | 101.6 PSI |
28mm | 69.6 PSI | 72.6 PSI | 75.5 PSI | 78.4 PSI | 81.3 PSI | 84.2 PSI | 87.1 PSI |
32mm | 69.6 PSI | 72.6 PSI | 75.5 PSI | 78.4 PSI | 81.3 PSI | 84.2 PSI | 87.1 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN DYNAMIC CLASSIC Access line - MICHELIN DYNAMIC SPORT Access line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
20mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
23mm | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR | 7.2 BAR | 7.4 BAR | 7.6 BAR | 7.8 BAR | 8 BAR |
25mm | 5.8 BAR | 6 BAR | 6.2 BAR | 6.4 BAR | 6.6 BAR | 6.8 BAR | 7 BAR |
28mm | 4.8 BAR | 5 BAR | 5.2 BAR | 5.4 BAR | 5.6 BAR | 5.8 BAR | 6 BAR |
32mm | 4.8 BAR | 5 BAR | 5.2 BAR | 5.4 BAR | 5.6 BAR | 5.8 BAR | 6 BAR |
MTB BICYCLE TIRE PRESSURE GUIDE
The recommended pressure (in PSI or BAR) depends on the weight of the rider (in kg in the table) and the tire section width (in inch in the table). Click below to see the recommended pressure.
MICHELIN FORCE XC2 Racing line - MICHELIN JET XC2 Racing line - MICHELIN WILD XC Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.1'' | 26.1 PSI | 26.84 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 28.29 PSI | 29 PSI | 29.75 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
2.25'' | 26.1 PSI | 26.84 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 28.29 PSI | 29 PSI | 29.75 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
2.35'' | 26.1 PSI | 26.84 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 28.29 PSI | 29 PSI | 29.75 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.1'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.85 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 1.95 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.05 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
2.25'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.85 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 1.95 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.05 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
2.35'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.85 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 1.95 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.05 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
MICHELIN WILD MUD Competition line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN WILD MUD Competition line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2'' | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI | 31.9 PSI | 33.4 PSI | 34.8 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN WILD MUD Competition line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR | 2.2 BAR | 2.3 BAR | 2.4 BAR |
MICHELIN FORCE XC2 Performance line - MICHELIN WILD XC Performance line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN FORCE XC2 Performance line - MICHELIN WILD XC Performance line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.1'' | 26.1 PSI | 26.84 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 28.29 PSI | 29 PSI | 29.75 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
2.25'' | 26.1 PSI | 26.84 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 28.29 PSI | 29 PSI | 29.75 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
2.35'' | 26.1 PSI | 26.84 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 28.29 PSI | 29 PSI | 29.75 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN FORCE XC2 Performance line - MICHELIN WILD XC Performance line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.1'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.85 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 1.95 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.05 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
2.25'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.85 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 1.95 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.05 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
2.35'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.85 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 1.95 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.05 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
MICHELIN FORCE AM2 Competition line - MICHELIN WILD AM2 Competition line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN FORCE AM2 Competition line - MICHELIN WILD AM2 Competition line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 21.8 PSI | 23.2 PSI | 24.7 PSI | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
2.6'' | 21.8 PSI | 23.2 PSI | 24.7 PSI | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN FORCE AM2 Competition line - MICHELIN WILD AM2 Competition line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 1.5 BAR | 1.6 BAR | 1.7 BAR | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
2.6'' | 1.5 BAR | 1.6 BAR | 1.7 BAR | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
MICHELIN FORCE AM Performance line - MICHELIN WILD AM Performance line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN FORCE AM Performance line - MICHELIN WILD AM Performance line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.25'' | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI | 31.9 PSI | 33.4 PSI | 34.8 PSI |
2.35'' | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI | 31.9 PSI | 33.4 PSI | 34.8 PSI |
2.6'' | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI | 31.9 PSI | 33.4 PSI | 34.8 PSI |
2.8'' | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI | 31.9 PSI | 33.4 PSI | 34.8 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN FORCE AM Performance line - MICHELIN WILD AM Performance line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.25'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR | 2.2 BAR | 2.3 BAR | 2.4 BAR |
2.35'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR | 2.2 BAR | 2.3 BAR | 2.4 BAR |
2.6'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR | 2.2 BAR | 2.3 BAR | 2.4 BAR |
2.8'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR | 2.2 BAR | 2.3 BAR | 2.4 BAR |
MICHELIN WILD ENDURO REAR Racing line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN WILD ENDURO REAR Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 26.1 PSI | 26.8 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 28.3 PSI | 29 PSI | 29.7 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN WILD ENDURO REAR Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.85 BAR | 1.90 BAR | 1.95 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.05 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
MICHELIN DH 34 Racing line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN DH 34 Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 21.8 PSI | 23.2 PSI | 24.7 PSI | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN DH 34 Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 1.5 BAR | 1.6 BAR | 1.7 BAR | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
MICHELIN DH MUD Racing line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN DH MUD Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 26.1 PSI | 26.84 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 28.29 PSI | 29 PSI | 29.75 PSI | 30.5 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN DH MUD Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.85 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 1.95 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.05 BAR | 2.1 BAR |
MICHELIN DH 34 BIKE PARK Performance line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN DH 34 BIKE PARK Performance line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 21.8 PSI | 24.7 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 30.5 PSI | 33.4 PSI | 36.3 PSI | 39.2 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN DH 34 BIKE PARK Performance line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.4'' | 1.5 BAR | 1.7 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2.1 BAR | 2.3 BAR | 2.5 BAR | 2.7 BAR |
MICHELIN PILOT SLOPE Competition line - MICHELIN PILOT PUMP Competition line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN PILOT SLOPE Competition line - MICHELIN PILOT PUMP Competition line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.25'' | 40.6 PSI | 43.5 PSI | 46.4 PSI | 49.3 PSI | 52.2 PSI | 55.1 PSI | 58 PSI |
2.3'' | 40.6 PSI | 43.5 PSI | 46.4 PSI | 49.3 PSI | 52.2 PSI | 55.1 PSI | 58 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN PILOT SLOPE Competition line - MICHELIN PILOT PUMP Competition line
< 50 kg | 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.25'' | 2.8 BAR | 3 BAR | 3.2 BAR | 3.4 BAR | 3.6 BAR | 3.8 BAR | 4 BAR |
2.3'' | 2.8 BAR | 3 BAR | 3.2 BAR | 3.4 BAR | 3.6 BAR | 3.8 BAR | 4 BAR |
MICHELIN PILOT SX Racing line - MICHELIN PILOT SX SLICK Racing line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN PILOT SX Racing line - MICHELIN PILOT SX SLICK Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
- | 3.6 PSI | 3.8 PSI | 4 PSI | 4.2 PSI | 4.4 PSI | 4.6 PSI | 4.8 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN PILOT SX Racing line - MICHELIN PILOT SX SLICK Racing line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
- | 3.6 BAR | 3.8 BAR | 4 BAR | 4.2 BAR | 4.4 BAR | 4.6 BAR | 4.8 BAR |
MICHELIN WILD Access line - MICHELIN FORCE Acces line
PSI pressure for MICHELIN WILD Access line - MICHELIN FORCE Acces line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.1'' | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI | 31.9 PSI | 33.4 PSI | 34.8 PSI |
2.25'' | 26.1 PSI | 27.6 PSI | 29 PSI | 30.5 PSI | 31.9 PSI | 33.4 PSI | 34.8 PSI |
BAR pressure for MICHELIN WILD Access line - MICHELIN FORCE Acces line
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
2.1'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR | 2.2 BAR | 2.3 BAR | 2.4 BAR |
2.25'' | 1.8 BAR | 1.9 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.1 BAR | 2.2 BAR | 2.3 BAR | 2.4 BAR |
GRAVEL / CYCLOCROSS BICYCLE TIRE PRESSURE GUIDE
The recommended pressure (in PSI or BAR) for GRAVEL and CYCLOCROSS ranges depends on the weight of the rider (in kg in the table) and the tire section width (in millimeter in the table). Click below to see the recommended pressure.
GRAVEL / CYCLOCROSS ranges
PSI pressure for GRAVEL and CYCLOCROSS ranges
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
33mm | 40.6 PSI | 43.5 PSI | 46.4 PSI | 49.3 PSI | 52.2 PSI | 55.1 PSI | 58 PSI |
35mm | 40.6 PSI | 43.5 PSI | 46.4 PSI | 49.3 PSI | 52.2 PSI | 55.1 PSI | 58 PSI |
40mm | 34.8 PSI | 37.7 PSI | 40.6 PSI | 43.5 PSI | 46.4 PSI | 49.3 PSI | 52.2 PSI |
47mm | 26.1 PSI | 29 PSI | 31.9 PSI | 34.8 PSI | 37.7 PSI | 40.6 PSI | 43.5 PSI |
BAR pressure for GRAVEL and CYCLOCROSS ranges
| 51 < 60 kg | 61 < 70 kg | 71 < 80 kg | 81 < 90 kg | 91 < 100 kg | > 100 kg | |
33mm | 2.8 BAR | 3 BAR | 3.2 BAR | 3.4 BAR | 3.6 BAR | 3.8 BAR | 4 BAR |
35mm | 2.8 BAR | 3 BAR | 3.2 BAR | 3.4 BAR | 3.6 BAR | 3.8 BAR | 4 BAR |
40mm | 2.4 BAR | 2.6 BAR | 2.8 BAR | 3 BAR | 3.2 BAR | 3.4 BAR | 3.6 BAR |
47mm | 1.8 BAR | 2 BAR | 2.2 BAR | 2.4 BAR | 2.6 BAR | 2.8 BAR | 3 BAR |
KIDS BICYCLE TIRE PRESSURE GUIDE
The recommended pressure for KIDS ranges is 2 BAR / 29 PSI regardless of the weight of the rider or the tire section width.
FAQ
Read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Michelin's pressure guide on michelinman.com gives recommended pressures in PSI and BAR based on rider weight and tire section width, for three main riding categories: road, gravel/cyclocross, and mountain bike. It provides separate recommendations for front and rear tires and accounts for whether the setup is tubed or tubeless. These tables are a starting point — the guide emphasizes that the ideal pressure is personalized and may need adjustment based on riding surface and individual preference within the recommended range.
No. The pressure on the tire sidewall is the maximum the tire can handle — not the recommended operating pressure for your specific weight and use. Inflating to the maximum is almost always too hard for normal riding and can reduce grip and comfort significantly. Use Michelin's bike tire pressure guide — which accounts for rider weight, tire width, and riding type — to find the appropriate working pressure, then adjust slightly based on your surface and feel.
For most recreational and training rides, pre-ride pressure set for the primary surface is sufficient. Competitive or performance-focused riders may carry a small pump or inflator to adjust pressure for specific sections — lowering pressure before a long gravel or rough section and raising it again for smooth road portions. This is more common in gravel racing, where courses mix surfaces significantly. For everyday riding, setting pressure appropriately for the worst surface you'll encounter is a practical approach.
The tire becomes harsh and skips over small bumps rather than conforming to the road surface, which paradoxically increases rolling resistance on anything but perfectly smooth roads. Grip at the contact patch decreases because the rigid tire doesn't conform well to the surface. Overinflated tires are also more vulnerable to impact damage — the harder the tire, the less it can absorb a sharp impact, concentrating the force on the casing. Center tread wear also accelerates with overinflation.
In a tubed setup, pinch flats become a risk when the tire is compressed by an impact between the rim and a hard obstacle. Rolling resistance increases because a tire that deforms excessively loses energy through the deformation cycle. Handling can become vague, particularly on road bikes where a very soft tire makes the steering feel unprecise. Sidewall damage can occur if the underinflated tire folds under load, causing the sidewall to contact the rim. Tubeless setups manage lower pressures better, but there are still limits below which handling and tire integrity suffer.
A rough check: press your thumb firmly into the tire's center tread. For road tires, the tire should feel rock-solid — if it gives at all, it's likely underinflated. For gravel tires, a small amount of give is appropriate. For mountain bike tires, you should be able to depress the tire slightly with sustained thumb pressure. This is a rough guide only — a pump with a gauge is the only reliable way to confirm actual pressure. The thumb test helps identify obvious underinflation but can't distinguish between correct pressure and overinflation.
