MTB Tire Guide

Continental Argotal vs Michelin Wild Enduro MS

Short answer: Rolling resistance: Michelin Wild Enduro MS leads with 42.5 W, Continental Argotal trails by 4 W.

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Width, casing, compound and pressure – every value on this page follows your pick.

Continental Argotal

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Casing
Compound
Pressure (context)
Measured point

Michelin Wild Enduro MS

Tire width
Wheel size
27.5" wheel
29" wheel
Pressure (context)
Measured point
Measured value available
How we calculate

Width, casing and compound decide how a tire really rides. We only show what was actually measured – and label estimates honestly.

Continental Argotal: Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).

Michelin Wild Enduro MS: Reference: documented test pressure of the source (24.7 psi (1.70 bar)).

More pressure: less rolling resistance, less grip, less comfort. Tougher casing: more protection, more weight. Softer compound: more grip, more rolling resistance.

Modelled values are assumptions based on the stated measurement points – not a lab test.

Size, weight and casing

Continental ArgotalMichelin Wild Enduro MS
Width2.4" · 2.6" (60 · 65 mm)2.4" (61 mm)
Wheel sizes27.5" · 29"27.5" · 29"
Weight1,040 g (29x2.4 Trail Endurance)1,264 g (29x2.4 Racing Line)
CasingTrail · 3-plyDH Shield · 2-ply
CasingTrail · Enduro · DownhillLight
TPI18055
Tread type––
Tubeless readyyesyes
E-MTB approvalyes (E-25)yes
Price from€65€80
Model year20222024

Rubber compounds

Hardness scale 1 = hard and fast to 5 = very soft and grippy (our own classification).

Continental Argotal

Grip class: Grip

Michelin Wild Enduro MS

Grip class: Grip

Both tires sit in the same grip class – the watt comparison is fair.

Both tires sit on the same step of our editorial hardness scale.

Lab data per version

Continental ArgotalMichelin Wild Enduro MS
Rolling resistance (W)46.5 W
42.5 W
Impact protection (%)19.5 %
48.9 %
Weighed weight (g)1,227.0 g
1,210.0 g

Continental Argotal

Michelin Wild Enduro MS

Compounds & versions as curves

Up to three versions at once: the curve is modelled rolling resistance across pressure, the dot is the real lab measurement. Click the legend to show or hide a version.

1738.760.482103.7121927344249Pressure (psi)W
  • 42.5 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · Reference
    Puncture
    48.87 %
    Weight
    1210 g
  • 30.3 W at 25 psi (1.72 bar) · -12.3 W
    Puncture
    19.53 %
    Weight
    1227 g

Without a lab test pressure we anchor the measured watt value at the recommended pressure. The curve shape is a physics model, not a measurement. Labs do not measure grip across pressure – we do not invent that curve. Wet grip is a lab value per tire model, not per version.

Variants head to head

Every measured variant of the selected tires – the same model in another compound, width or casing sits right next to it. Empty fields mean no reliable measurement.

Continental ArgotalArgotal SuperSoft Compound Enduro-Casing46.5 W
19.53 %
1227 g
Michelin Wild Enduro MSWild Enduro MS RacingLine MAGI-X42.5 W
48.87 %
1210 g

Charts

Rolling resistance (fewer watts is better)

Impact protection (higher is better)

Editorial rating (higher is better)

At least one tire is missing too many editorial scores for a radar profile. We never draw missing values as zero.

TestedYour build – derived

Recommendation by use

  • Fast laps and long climbs: Michelin Wild Enduro MS rolls easier at 42.5 W.
  • Bike park, rocks and e-MTB: Michelin Wild Enduro MS protects better with 49% impact protection.

Tested

  • Rolling resistance: Michelin Wild Enduro MS leads with 42.5 W, Continental Argotal trails by 4 W.
  • Impact protection: Michelin Wild Enduro MS leads with 48.9 %, Continental Argotal trails by 29.3 %.
  • Weighed weight: Michelin Wild Enduro MS leads with 1,210 g, Continental Argotal trails by 17 g.

Tests and sources

Continental Argotal

  • In this short test, BIKE pairs the coarse Argotal at the front with the Kryptotal at the rear to see if it's the ideal combo for enduro riders. The Argotal proves especially strong on loose and soft terrain, providing plenty of confidence there. It is rated a clear recommendation for loose ground.

    BIKE Magazin

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