Power Cup TLR Competition Line TIRE REVIEW
There are 9 reviews for the Power Cup TLR Competition Line
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 71% of reviewers recommend this tire
1-9 on 9 reviews
so far great
700c30 running hookless TL, so far no problems or punctures. Resistance, speed, grip (during leaning) very satisfied also when comparing to competitors. Will buy again, but not sure if 30 or 32 next time. 700c30 PRO5 i got puncture with big wood splinter, but was able to plug it. That model feels sluggish, more resistance.
Solid tire with several red flags
I’m a bit torn on these tires to be honest. Like others have said, these tires are wicked fast. Rolling resistance is great and I love the feel as I’m getting up to speed. However, getting these to seat properly on my rims has been a nightmare at times. For whatever reason, the tires just don’t seat correctly and I constantly have to fidget with it until it’s acceptable. Then, probably the biggest downside is the durability and lifespan. As others have mentioned, the tires seem to wear very quickly and fall apart. My current set has probably 1,200 miles on them and need to be replaced. The sidewalls are starting to show the threads and there’s literally parts of the tire that are falling off. I thought it was just me, but after reading the other reviews, it appears this is a quality and/or production issue with this tire. Hopefully, Michelin makes the necessary changes because it’s a fantastic tire when everything goes according to plan.
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Power Cup TLR tires and thank you for sharing with us. We’re glad you’ve enjoyed the performance, but fitment concerns and the durability you’ve described are not what we expect. To determine if your tires may qualify for warranty, please have them inspected by an authorized dealer, then contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST). We’d be happy to assist further.
Michelin US
June 9, 2026
Very quick Tire that also falls apart very quickly
The tires were very very fast and had good puncture protection. One tire was a nightmare to fit on a tubeless rim. I've destroyed 3 of them. One had a cut on the sidewall (my fault), the other two simply delaminated and separated on the carcass. There is definitely a material and construction problem there. The two tires were perfectly fine until the carcass started to separate.
Good Performer, Poor Quality
I have mixed opinions about this tire. On one hand I'm pleased with their performance but unfortunately their quality is a let down. After 6000 miles the tread of the rear tire has "U" shaped cuts and the material has separated from the casing. The front tire has a 3/4" split between the center tread section and the shoulder section. It is possible that the very rough road surfaces here and our very high pavement temperatures contributed to these issues but that is speculation on my part. That said, no other high performance tire I've tried suffered from these issues. I cannot recommend these tires.
Industry leader for puncture protection
I look after nationwide distribution for several carbon wheelset brands in my country. We regularly test high performance road tyres and provide R&D feedback on new products for wheelsets to manufacturers and have just as much data as any world tour team. The Power Cup TLR is an excellent product that stands toe to toe against any industry equivalent high-performance tyres but edges slightly ahead in puncture protection. We have several sets on rotation in 28 and 30mm sizing across a fleet of test and demo wheelsets.
Power Cup TLR (28mm and 30mm)
After just over 2,000km covered on the Power Cup I am yet to have a puncture. I am impressed with the level of resilience from the tyre's carcass. I was a little skeptical of the completely smooth tread pattern as this is not common amongst most modern tyres - however after a few very wet rides, I can confidently say there was no drop in performance. Setup onto tubeless rims was easy. With both the 28mm and 30mm versions tried out - 30mm is my personal preference mounted to a 23mm internal diameter rim. The 28mm tyre I had mounted to a previous wheelset with 21mm internal diameter.
Michelin Power Cup
I have been riding on the Michelin Power Cup for more than four months now. From the outset, the rolling resistance was very impressive. I do a lot of climbs, which inevitably leads to fast descents. The grip of the tire is phenomenal! The way the tire approaches its limits and how it holds, at the edge of its limits, is inspiring. I was descending and approached a S-Bend corner. I decided to not touch the brakes and be more aggressive with my lean angle. Flick left with ease, then flick right, dialing more lean. As I exit the corner, the front tire started to wobble, but the tire kept fighting for grip and I was able to hold my line. Astonishingly, it felt like a MotoGP bike, going through the corner! Great job, Michelin!!
Hi Michael G, thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback. We are proud of the technologies in our Michelin Power Cup TLR Competition Line as well!
Michelin US
July 13, 2023
Attractive and practical lightweight tubeless tire
Excellent looking and fast tire, with comfortable and pliable low pressure tubeless construction
Hi Dionysios, thank you for your review of the MICHELIN Power Cup TLR Competition line! We appreciate your feedback.
Michelin US
December 1, 2022
The right choice for summer
288g / 289g Front/rear - 5bar front/rear to start - more or less 2000Km from June in every conditions. Impeccable tubeless assembly, no product bubbles through the tires, the tires clip directly. Assembly on carbon rims, 19mm internal width. Big difference between 5 and 5.5bar pressure! With 5bar, tires are so much more confortable, and the performance is not really worse. Usury, performance, and grip in the dry are the strong points of the tire. For me the only bag point is the grip in wet condition, traction on step climb section. Hard to keep the grip, So loss of confidence for the general grip ( in wet ) after.