Hutchinson : comment sont développés les pneus vélo route aujourd’hui ?

In this episode of "On va se refaire la cerise" (Let's Get Back on Track), we delve into the heart of an absolutely central component of road cycling: the tire. Performance, grip, comfort, puncture resistance, pressure, width, tubeless, rim compatibility, evolving standards… we thoroughly analyze everything that truly influences the performance of a road bike tire today. To discuss this, we welcome Joël Balez, Product Development Manager at Hutchinson. With him, we discover how a road tire is designed in 2026, from the casing to the rubber compound, including safety constraints, the compromises between grip and performance, the requirements of tubeless, and the new expectations of cyclists and professional teams alike. This discussion also provides a better understanding of how the road bike tire market is evolving. Why are wider sections becoming the norm? Why have tire pressures dropped so much in recent years? How do manufacturers work with wheel brands? Is hookless tires truly reliable? Has tubeless become essential? And above all, how do you choose a road tire suited to your riding style, rim, and skill level? We also discuss the limitations of lab tests, the growing importance of real-world measurements, the role of TPI (thickness per inch), the impact of rim width, tire behavior at different temperatures, the differences between TPU and tubeless inner tubes, and the future of high-performance road tires. A fascinating episode for anyone who wants to better understand their road bike tires, ride faster, improve comfort, avoid pressure errors, choose the right size, and finally understand what's really behind manufacturers' marketing claims. Guest: Joël Balez – Hutchinson. Podcast available on all platforms. 🚴‍♂️ Join the Expert Vélo team: https://www.lexpertvelo.com Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.lexpertvelo.com/newsletter/ Hosted and produced by Michaël & Léo Carminati. Visit us on social media: → Facebook:   / lexpertvelo   → Instagram:   / lexpertvelo   → X: https://x.com/lexpertvelo → YouTube:    / lexpertvelo   🎙️ Let's get our groove on: The Expert Vélo podcast is now available. 🎧 Find all episodes on these platforms: • Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4bvhW6R...) • Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast...) • YouTube Podcasts (   • On va se refaire la cerise - Le Podcast de...  ) • Deezer (https://deezer.page.link/voTfsMPFJVrd...) • Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/31dc...)