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Review by Michael NickodemA great tire to use on bad roadsby Michael NickodemCycling EnthusiastHot and Dry Southern California6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.I put these tires on as a trial and have learned to love them. I have them on two bicycles now. North Orange County (Fullerton) and surrounding cities roads are rapidly becoming more like Belgium's pave than asphalt. Cracks, breaks, potholes, etc. It's easier to point out the good parts of the road rather than the bad parts. These tires seem to be impervious to those conditions and after hundreds of miles I have not had a flat. The bad roads also cause truck tires to lose their retreads and we pick up pieces of wire all the time, so far they have not made it through the protective strip. These tires can be a bit harsh riding if they are overinflated so one has to experiment a bit to get the proper pressure. For me, it's about 100 psi, and I weight in the mid 150's. My impression is that they work well, last a long time and don't cost a lot compared to the competition.
Reviewed 10/5/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Michael Nickodem was helpful/No, review by Michael Nickodem was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I put these tires on as a trial and have learned to love them. I have them on two bicycles now. North Orange County (Fullerton) and surrounding cities roads are rapidly becoming more like Belgium's pave than asphalt. Cracks, breaks, potholes, etc. It's easier to point out the good parts of the road rather than the bad parts. These tires seem to be impervious to those conditions and after hundreds of miles I have not had a flat. The bad roads also cause truck tires to lose their retreads and we pick up pieces of wire all the time, so far they have not made it through the protective strip. These tires can be a bit harsh riding if they are overinflated so one has to experiment a bit to get the proper pressure. For me, it's about 100 psi, and I weight in the mid 150's. My impression is that they work well, last a long time and don't cost a lot compared to the competition.
Review by St. Paul RiderExcellent Tireby St. Paul RiderCycling EnthusiastSt.Paul MN1 of 1 customers found this review helpful. Went from a 23 to a 25mm and ride at a slightly lower tire pressure. Very nice tire.
Reviewed 6/9/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by St. Paul Rider was helpful/No, review by St. Paul Rider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Went from a 23 to a 25mm and ride at a slightly lower tire pressure. Very nice tire.
Review by LunchriderGreat Tireby LunchriderPortland OregonI like these a lot
Long lasting
Puncture resistant
Handle well
Reviewed 5/8/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Lunchrider was helpful/No, review by Lunchrider was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I like these a lot
Long lasting
Puncture resistant
Handle well
Review by gwhiltsDidn't Last Longby gwhiltsCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR0 of 4 customers found this review helpful.They were a great price, and seemed to roll and handle well, but my rear tire ended up with a pretty big gash in it after just a few hundred miles. Perhaps I just ran over the wrong thing, though, if so, I didn't notice when. I only ride on the road and do my best to avoid most debris.
Reviewed 1/9/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by gwhilts was helpful/No, review by gwhilts was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
They were a great price, and seemed to roll and handle well, but my rear tire ended up with a pretty big gash in it after just a few hundred miles. Perhaps I just ran over the wrong thing, though, if so, I didn't notice when. I only ride on the road and do my best to avoid most debris.
Review by AnonymousGreat Tire!by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastPortland, ORPerformance and puncture resistance truly meet with this tire. I would highly recommend them! Going to give the Rubino Pro Tech's a try next.
Reviewed 10/2/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Performance and puncture resistance truly meet with this tire. I would highly recommend them! Going to give the Rubino Pro Tech's a try next.
Review by martinburghRough road eating 28cby martinburghCycling EnthusiastPittsburgh, PA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I ride a lot of rough road surfaces in western PA... including several chipsealed (tar and chip treatment on asphalt). So I decided to try a little wider tire after riding 23c's all the time. I started with 25c Bontragers that came stock with my new bike. They offered little improvement smoothing out rough roads vs. my typical 23's (at least not to my notice). Then I replaced those with 28c Rubino Pro's. Love them. They are fairly light, smooth running, and nice traction in dry and wet conditions. No flats in the first couple hundred miles and have hit some rough spots and holes (riding in a group). As I said, these are great tires, and I would recommend them to anyone who is laying down the miles on mixed road surfaces.
Reviewed 7/30/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by martinburgh was helpful/No, review by martinburgh was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I ride a lot of rough road surfaces in western PA... including several chipsealed (tar and chip treatment on asphalt). So I decided to try a little wider tire after riding 23c's all the time. I started with 25c Bontragers that came stock with my new bike. They offered little improvement smoothing out rough roads vs. my typical 23's (at least not to my notice). Then I replaced those with 28c Rubino Pro's. Love them. They are fairly light, smooth running, and nice traction in dry and wet conditions. No flats in the first couple hundred miles and have hit some rough spots and holes (riding in a group). As I said, these are great tires, and I would recommend them to anyone who is laying down the miles on mixed road surfaces.
Review by AnonymousGood training tires with great quality for the price.by AnonymousCompetitive Racer1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Good quality tire for the price. They hold up well for training in the northwest where gravel, potholes, and rain soaked roads are a normal feature on many of our spring rides.
Reviewed 7/2/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Good quality tire for the price. They hold up well for training in the northwest where gravel, potholes, and rain soaked roads are a normal feature on many of our spring rides.
Review by Rider8Awesome Tire!!!!by Rider8Cycling EnthusiastHendersonville, Tn2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I've been riding these for 5 years and have had 1 flat! And that was because they needed to be replaced. You can always find a deal on these tires too! Best tires for the $$$, hands down!
Reviewed 4/16/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Rider8 was helpful/No, review by Rider8 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've been riding these for 5 years and have had 1 flat! And that was because they needed to be replaced. You can always find a deal on these tires too! Best tires for the $$$, hands down!
Review by Anonymousdurable smooth ridingby Anonymous0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.No flats yet. Smooth ride. Will buy again
Reviewed 4/21/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
No flats yet. Smooth ride. Will buy again
Review by AnonymousBest training tire I've ever ridden.by AnonymousCompetitive RacerPortland4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Best training tires I've ever had. I ride 2,500 milesyear and have usually been able to only replace these annually. They don't handle like a traditional training tire (which are not at all supple and corner like crap) but closer to a low-end race tire. I have rarely flatted but know when I do get flats it's probably time to replace.
Reviewed 9/14/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Best training tires I've ever had. I ride 2,500 milesyear and have usually been able to only replace these annually. They don't handle like a traditional training tire (which are not at all supple and corner like crap) but closer to a low-end race tire. I have rarely flatted but know when I do get flats it's probably time to replace.
Review by AnonymousSolid and reliableby AnonymousCompetitive RacerChicago &40area&41, IL5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.I have been using this tire for more than five years now. I have tried three others during that time and keep coming back to VIttoria's Pro III. It is a great all-around tire for training and racing. It is also (surprisingly) durable. I tear through other tires in almost half the time.
Reviewed 7/21/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have been using this tire for more than five years now. I have tried three others during that time and keep coming back to VIttoria's Pro III. It is a great all-around tire for training and racing. It is also (surprisingly) durable. I tear through other tires in almost half the time.
Review by Anonymouslight, strong, and reliableby AnonymousCycling Enthusiast2 of 5 customers found this review helpful.Used for stp training and went through stp with no problems.
Reviewed 7/18/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Used for stp training and went through stp with no problems.
Review by SC540iResponsive and durableby SC540iCycling EnthusiastFremont, Ca10 of 11 customers found this review helpful.Avid cyclist. Rode 2500 miles year to date. Average ride is 40-50 miles.
These are 23mm and mounted on a 2011 cannondale synapse 3 full carbon frame. I run 115 front and 120 psi rear.
They are much more responsive than
Schwable (tires that came on bike) and continental gators both were 25mm.
Puncture resistance is great. Replaces rear tire after 2500 miles due to a side wall puncture from a piece of sheet metal. The other flat was due to a nail.
The ride is a bit rough compared to the other 2 tires mentioned but probably due to tire width and pressure. The trade off is the bike feels a lot more nimble.
The red color option looks great on my bike.
Reviewed 10/18/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by SC540i was helpful/No, review by SC540i was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Avid cyclist. Rode 2500 miles year to date. Average ride is 40-50 miles.
These are 23mm and mounted on a 2011 cannondale synapse 3 full carbon frame. I run 115 front and 120 psi rear.
They are much more responsive than
Schwable (tires that came on bike) and continental gators both were 25mm.
Puncture resistance is great. Replaces rear tire after 2500 miles due to a side wall puncture from a piece of sheet metal. The other flat was due to a nail.
The ride is a bit rough compared to the other 2 tires mentioned but probably due to tire width and pressure. The trade off is the bike feels a lot more nimble.
The red color option looks great on my bike.
Review by Ann HubardExcellent tire - excellent buyby Ann HubardCycling EnthusiastPortland, Oregon3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.I have been buying Vittoria Rubino Pro tires for several years and they have never failed me. They have an incredibly long life and I have experienced very few flats. They provide a very smooth ride on my Cannondale road bike. In addition, they have always been a relatively easy tire to get off the wheel and back on again on those rare occasions when I have had a flat - that is a very important selling point for a woman like me who has small hands and not exceptional hand strength. They used to be a better value but apparently all rubber products have soared in price.
Reviewed 10/18/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ann Hubard was helpful/No, review by Ann Hubard was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have been buying Vittoria Rubino Pro tires for several years and they have never failed me. They have an incredibly long life and I have experienced very few flats. They provide a very smooth ride on my Cannondale road bike. In addition, they have always been a relatively easy tire to get off the wheel and back on again on those rare occasions when I have had a flat - that is a very important selling point for a woman like me who has small hands and not exceptional hand strength. They used to be a better value but apparently all rubber products have soared in price.
Review by FLcyclistThis tire is very comfortable and durable.by FLcyclistCycling EnthusiastPembroke Pines, FL1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I switched from 23c to 25c size tire and found it very comfortable and felt a lot faster. I ride at least 100 miles a week and glad to have switched to this brand, very durable, comfortable and a lot cheaper than other tire brands.
Reviewed 9/10/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by FLcyclist was helpful/No, review by FLcyclist was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I switched from 23c to 25c size tire and found it very comfortable and felt a lot faster. I ride at least 100 miles a week and glad to have switched to this brand, very durable, comfortable and a lot cheaper than other tire brands.
Review by MapquestSeems durableby MapquestCycling EnthusiastPhoenix, Az1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.Recently purchased and have 600 miles and show very little wear and the ride is very good. If they last as long as some of the reviewers said I'll be back for more.
Reviewed 8/9/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Mapquest was helpful/No, review by Mapquest was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Recently purchased and have 600 miles and show very little wear and the ride is very good. If they last as long as some of the reviewers said I'll be back for more.
Review by AnonymousConsistent and long lasting.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastBarrington, IL3 of 7 customers found this review helpful.I've bought three sets of these tires and will never stray again. These are my tires for life. They have amazing traction and durability.
Reviewed 7/10/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've bought three sets of these tires and will never stray again. These are my tires for life. They have amazing traction and durability.
Review by AnonymousGreat commutetraining tireby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastEugene5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.I have tried a lot of tires and this is my favorite for fast commutingtraining. I ride a stretch of graveled single track each day and these tires have held up better than I could have even hoped for. Much better traction than the Gatorskin tires and durability seems to be as good.
Reviewed 4/21/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have tried a lot of tires and this is my favorite for fast commutingtraining. I ride a stretch of graveled single track each day and these tires have held up better than I could have even hoped for. Much better traction than the Gatorskin tires and durability seems to be as good.
Review by Kiwi_MikeGood training tire a touch heaveyby Kiwi_MikeCompetitive RacerPDX5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.I have been using these tires for a few years now. In the summer they are great and last for around 4-5000 miles as long as you dont have too many cuts from class etc. Over the winter the wet winter here in PDX I get around 3-4000 miles. so I'm pretty happy with them
Reviewed 3/1/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Kiwi_Mike was helpful/No, review by Kiwi_Mike was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have been using these tires for a few years now. In the summer they are great and last for around 4-5000 miles as long as you dont have too many cuts from class etc. Over the winter the wet winter here in PDX I get around 3-4000 miles. so I'm pretty happy with them
Review by Ann HubardFabulous tires at a great price!by Ann HubardCycling EnthusiastPortland, Oregon11 of 11 customers found this review helpful.I ride every day during the year (except for snow, ice, and very hard rain), so I need really good tires on my Cannondale road bike. The Vittorio Rubino Pro III tires are the best - they last and they perform. They are also easy to get off and on when you have a flat - another very important consideration. And they also do not break the bank on price. There is nothing not to like about these tires.
Reviewed 1/23/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ann Hubard was helpful/No, review by Ann Hubard was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I ride every day during the year (except for snow, ice, and very hard rain), so I need really good tires on my Cannondale road bike. The Vittorio Rubino Pro III tires are the best - they last and they perform. They are also easy to get off and on when you have a flat - another very important consideration. And they also do not break the bank on price. There is nothing not to like about these tires.