Michelin Lithion 2 Folding Tyre Michelin Lithion 2 look and perform like Michelin's flagship Pro3 Race professional racing tyre, but at a fraction of the price! The ideal balance: - 10g lighter, with 25% more grip than previous MICHELIN Lithion tyre model - Herringbone tread pattern, silica compound - Easily mistaken for tyres costing much more Performance: High levels of Lightweightness, rolling efficiency, Grip, Suppleness, puncture resistance , and mid levels of Tread Mileage. - Two-tone Silica based tread with smooth centre and chevron shoulder rubber. - Overlapped 60 tpi ESC extra supple casing reinforced with puncture resistant crown ply for a comfortable ride with puncture resistance. - HDC: High Density Casing - Special overlapping ply designed carcass with a cord density of 66 TPI (240 threads/dm2), which helps achieve the ideal balance between efficiency, a comfortable ride, puncture resistance and off-road casing durability - HPRS: High Protect Rim System - Protective strip that protects the bead area against wear from the rim. The HPRS is used on all flexible-bead Michelin tyres. SW: Lightweight skinwalls, with casing plies surrounded by a thin coat of rubber