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Vittoria Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire

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Review by David Bowman

Solid tire
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by David Bowman

Seems to hold up well in occasional use.

Reviewed 9/26/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Hard to mount
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver, WA
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
5 of 10 customers found this review helpful.

I found these tires extremely difficult to mount. As a result I would not feel comfortable using them on a ride any distance from home since remounting after a flat repair would be difficult.

Reviewed 5/11/2015
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Review by Anonymous

Very good tire for that hoopty in your garage
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Richmond VA
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

Very good upgrade from the Kenda K35's I was using. No punctures so far on low maintenance back-roads.

Reviewed 4/12/2015
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Review by Anonymous

Moderately priced tire that is fairly durable and performs well on my road bike
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Long Island, New York
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Have purchased this model tire for several years for my 27 inch Raleigh 10 speed which I still have from the mid 70s. It fits well on my original front wheel and the replacement back wheel which has a slightly different rim. Can be pumped up to a high enough pressure for a good road bike ride.

Reviewed 2/28/2015
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Review by ruslruslrusl

Good tires for my vintage road bike
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by ruslruslrusl
Cycling Enthusiast
raleigh, NC
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

Overall price and performance are good for these tires. It's getting harder to find 27x1-1/4 tires and tubes. Glad these are available and reasonably priced.

Reviewed 7/17/2014
WesternBikeworks.com Comments

Hi,

Thanks for your review! I'm glad we were able to help you out with these 27" tires. As far as tubes, rubber is pretty stretchy, and a 700x28/32 tube will work fine with your 27x1-1/4 tires!

Thanks,
Stacia

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Review by Jfrom PO

Back to basics, fresh rubber, low price.
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by Jfrom PO
Cycling Enthusiast
Oregon
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Really like the product. Italian company, made in Thailand.

The blackwalls gives my vintage road bike a hip modern look for the price less than a Walmart standard Bell and they ride super smooth with little fuss time during mounting.

I can't quantify the dot traction stuff they talk about but if you are stripping cracked 30 year old alligator skin gumwalls they are ideal.

Reviewed 6/9/2014
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Review by Mauryjoe

This tire improved everything about the ride.
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by Mauryjoe
Cycling Enthusiast
St Louis, mo
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.

The quality of these tires was obvious as soon as I opened the box.

They went on the rim smooth as silk, and improved the looks of my bike when pumped to correct pressure.

On the street, I noticed that the ride and control had improved tremendiously.

The big surprise came when i hit my first climb.

I reached the top without going to my normal low gear!

The rolling resistance made it possible to top the hill at a speed I'd never achieved before. I would definitely buy these again!

Reviewed 12/30/2013
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Review by Anonymous

Looks modern, rides nice.
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by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I bike an average of 25 miles per week as a commuter to and from my university. After about 200 miles tread is highly visible and even the rubber spikes are still intact. I had no problems fitting this on my American Flyer and best of all it looks modern. Good buy.

Reviewed 10/25/2013
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Review by Anonymous

Very Good Tire
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by Anonymous
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Commuting, Road Riding. Tire measures true to size. Light and rolls well with good cornering grip. An excellent tire!

Reviewed 9/21/2014
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Review by moabydick

Solid tire for reasonable price
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by moabydick
Cycling Enthusiast
coastal NC
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire

Replacement tire for semi-retired 85 Univega Gran Turismo. Appears to be good quality construction, but a little on the heavy side. 1.25 width weighs 460 g

Reviewed 9/14/2014
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Review by Anonymous

Great tires at a great price.
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by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Chicago Suburbs
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I wanted some good touring tires that would hold 100 PSI. These fit the bill. look like they will last a while.

Reviewed 7/12/2014
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Review by Kj

A good all around road tire.
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by Kj
Casual Cyclist
NE Ohio
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I recently replaced both front and rear tires on my 1980s Schwinn Sprint with the Vittoria Zaffiro road tires. I have no complaints so far.

The tires seem to have a sensible tread pattern and perform well even in wet conitions. I would buy these tires again.

Reviewed 10/4/2013
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Review by Anonymous

OK Tire, rubber splitting
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Toronto
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

Good grip and control. Uniform tread quality. Uncertain sidewall quality - rubber splits at maximum recommended pressure.

Reviewed 9/11/2013
WesternBikeworks.com Comments

Hi,

Thanks for your review. We find that Vittoria's maximum recommended PSIs tend to be pretty high, and we personally don't pump up our own Vittoria tires all the way to the max. If you suspect that you received a defective tire, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected].

Thanks,
Stacia

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Review by jplrmcguire

This tire is a good value.
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by jplrmcguire
Cycling Enthusiast
suburban chicago
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

This tire is not a top of the line tire. However, for the price and the bike I put them on, they could not be better.

Reviewed 9/5/2013
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Review by Corvus

The basics!
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by Corvus
Cycling Enthusiast
Massachusetts, US
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

Down to the nitty gritty basics - a simple road tire for a simple, everyday city bike. Nothing fancy - just need a good quality tire at a great price - and this one brings it!

Reviewed 5/30/2013
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Review by Anonymous

Great tire at a great price.
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by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Myrtle Beach, SC
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I replaced the tires on a 12 speed that I payed $25.00 for at a flea market . Replacing the tires made the bike like new.

Reviewed 12/7/2012
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Review by Anonymous

Good upgrade for an older road bike
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by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Greensboro, NC
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I have just dusted off my Schwinn Voyager 11.8 as a training bike. The tires needed replacement and I chose these based on price and reviews. After the first few miles I am quite happy. Great rolling resistance, and good ride. Have not tested the traction either dry or wet. Stay away from the Kenda tubes and liners. They fell apart right away.

Reviewed 10/26/2012
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Review by Detroit Boy

Good tire!
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by Detroit Boy
Casual Cyclist
Wyandotte Mi
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

300 hundred miles on this tire with no problems!

Reviewed 10/18/2012
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Review by jax-on

break out the lube
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by jax-on
Casual Cyclist
central CA
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

I also have 27 sun rims and have a hell of a time getting these tires on. I pinched a few holes in my tube before I got a clue. You have to lube the rim edge, the tire bead and the tire lever tips BEFORE attempting to install (don't wait until it's halfway on). Any water based lube will work. It's still going to be a pain in the ass, but it will fit (puns intended).

Reviewed 9/7/2012
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Review by Anonymous

Tough to get on to rims
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by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Philadelphia Suburbs
Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

I like the handling and ride of the tires, but they were really hard to get on the rims. Almost seemed too small, and I pinched a couple of tubes in the process. I have regular Sunrim rims, 27 x 1 14 and used the 27 x 1 14 tires. Not the only brand that has given me this trouble lately, but several brands do fit well. Good value if they fit your rims.

Reviewed 9/3/2012
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