Pirelli

I ride 150+ miles per week on paved roads and trails. Occasionally, crush limestone. Took the plunge after reading all the reviews and am not disappointed. Easier to mount than expected on my Fulcrum Speed 40c carbon fiber wheels. I did not inflate to the full recommended pressure based on Pirelli recommendations as 100+ psi seemed nuts. Ride and handle great. Grippy. Replaced Victoria Corsa 28mm. I like the Victoria but seems like they are pushing to go full tubeless and these rims do not support that.

I've been using TPU tubes for about three years and the Pirelli have been the most reliable. They are light, ride nicely and pack easily. They are easier to maneuver during mounting and I've have no issue pinching a tube on installation. I have had a couple issues with early failures and it seems to be in the stem/valve area (other brands were worse). But any flats on the road also wrecked the tire, to it was not a tube thing. While I use tubeless for MTB, it's been a pain with gravel and since most my mile are road I don't want to mess with the goop. TPU is my choice for gravel and road.

I haven't talked myself into tubeless, but I do run TPU tubes. It was time to replace the 30mm Rubino Pros (liked them a lot) on my road bike and went with 30mm P Zero RS Tube Type Road Tires (love them a lot) as the options for tube specific high end tire are kind of limited. I did like the Rubino's, but the Pirelli's feel faster, more comfortable & better handling. Im hoping Pirelli has a 32's option by the next time I need to replace the rubber. As usual, BTD sales make them that much better.

Lightweight, holds air better than latex and probably as good as or better than butylene even. Smaller and thus fits easier in my mobile repair kit. Tires roll good and the ride is pretty good too if you don't inflate too high of a PSI. I ride at about 80psi. I have gotten 2000 plus miles on previous purchases. A little painful if you get a flat because of the extra costs. A little alarming is the marketing picture which in image number one shows a version that is obviously by proportion not a 60mm valve stem. Specs different from the picture so hoping my latest purchase will still be 60mm. With the 60mm valve I am able to use them in my 51mm aero wheels. Happy customer.