VittoriaZaffiro II Wire Bead 700c Road Tire(Return to Product Page)

I've experienced one flat with these tires - on my first ride out with them. Ran over a construction staple which punctured the tire, and would have punctured any tire. A bit of gorilla tape inside, and they now have 1500 miles on them with no issues. The back is starting to show wear, the front is not. Will probably just switch them and keep rolling.

No problem keeping up on club rides with guys running the tires they say are much faster. Draft riding on the fast stretches over 30mph, hardly any effort. Great tire.

Keep spending [$$] plus on tires...these babies roll great and last a long time and they set me back [$] each! Work perfectly with my new HED rims.

I moved the tire to the front wheel after several flats. The price was good and I feel I'll have fewer flats with it on the front. There is a degree of dificulty mounting it. You might want to spread a thin film of soap on the rim to get the last lip over the rim.

I guess I was tempted to buy these for the price and the puncture resistance claim. My rear tire is looking pretty worn after 1,800 miles. In the last 200 miles the rear tire has punctured twice. I hate repairing flats and would gladly pay $10 more per tire to get better reliability. So no, I would not recommend.

I use 700x28 mm on a road bike in SE Florida, typically 50 mile rides on AIA a couple of times a week. Riding across bridges with high cross winds, metal grates, and wet concrete was pretty terrifying when these tires were new. For a long time I wouldn't inflate above 100 psi. They actually grip better now, but the current surface is soft it has worn down in patches from a few hard brake situations and they are very cut up from debris. They are OK for normal cornering and the ride is reasonably comfortable.

These tires felt smooth and fast but fell apart the first 20 miles. The rubber that surrounds the cloth bead is peeing off along the entire bead surface. They were mounted correctly. I have been a bike tech for 10 years. Spend your money on a safer tire. This is a safety hazard.

I have used this tires for about a year for training only(well I did race with them once but that wasn't on purpose). I have had one one little problem and I am not sure what happened or how it happened but I think since they are cheap and they last a long time if one has some sort of little failure it does not matter much.

very good tires,good quality and and i haven't got no flats

Even for a training tire I think it is a great price and it has a lot of traction for the fall and winter cycling.

I am a recreationalfitness rider and use these tires for both leisurely rides and more intense fitness rides. Tires have nice, thick tread for durability, and, according to the inscription on the sidewall, take up to 140 psi (and 110 minimum!). Ride is comfortable.

I ride a lot. Thousands of miles a year. These tires do not wear a long time, they are not particularly flat proof. But they are great for the cost. I've bought them for friends a long time out of work and though one of them is rather large at some 240 lbs he has gotten 2,000 miles on a set swapping back to front when it was getting a bit worn. And remember that the San Francisco area has a lot of steep hills and poorly maintained roads.

Great tire for the price. Handles all road conditions and is very durable

The only reason for 4 stars and not 5 are because I do not know how they will change over time. Specifically they where very hard to actually get both sides inside the rim prior to pumping up. 1 side was easy, then the last 10% of the other side required use of a tool. This might have been because their is actually a metal wile reinforcing the lips (clincher part that hooks onto the rim) as oppose to my last tire that was all rubber. I anticipate this metal to be a good thing in function because it should be stronger. I am curious if in the future replacing a tube will be easier once the tire is broken in. Anyway, great price and works well so far!

Using on my Orbea and very pleased with the tires.

Using on my Orbea and very pleased with the tires.

These came with my Bianchi. The rear tire lasted for 1000 miles the front is still going after 2000. I cant complain about the longevity or toughness of the tires. I raced in 3 early season Roubaix races and did not puncture.

I am buying the 28's this time to do a few gravel grinders here in Co and the Kwansa 200. These tires are not folding tires so they are going to be tight fitting, so just knowing this makes the job for me easier. I just need to bring the right tools.

I was looking for a tire for winter riding - a little more traction and girth, but still not super knobby. This tire is perfect and haven't had any problems with wear or flats.

On club rides, I'm usually one of the slower riders, but on the downhills, with my Zaffiro's pumped up to 110 psi, I coast faster than anyone.

I bought a pair of these tires about 6 months ago. I have put 2700 miles on them and I have had no flats. No Cuts. No failures all summer long. My rear tire still looks like it could go hundreds of miles more.

Let me say that I live in Southern California the land of drunks, broken beer bottles and goat head thorns.

I also weigh in at over 240 pounds so I am completely amazed at the toughness of these tires. They are a bit on the heavy side and they also are a bit tight to mount on Mavic open pro rim. But, I can still put the tires on without tools and I am no Hercules. I do need tools to remove them though.

The last few days I have been riding these tires in the rain and they may not be as grippy as some other tires in the wet but they did okay for me.

The black rubber sidewalls did show lots of cracking early on but these did not cause any problems with the tires. I ride size 28 width for pinch flat control.

Love them!

I bought this tire for my brother's Canondale CAD100. He had on the original tires. He never rode the bike. After putting on these tires he absolutely loves the bike. It is fast without any sense of drag. Now he feels safe and rides all the time.

To be honest I don't know one brand from another. This was recommended by a bike this site and it worked out real well. This is also not a BS post.

I rode with a guy today who just bought a $6000 bike and he probably will not want these Zaffiros. However, on my 27 year old steel Conalgo, they are just about perfect. I don't know where that 130 PSI in the specifications comes from. The sidewalls on my 700x23c tires state min -100 PSI and max -145 PSI. I ride them at 145 for low rolling resistance and maximum performance. Of course I can't DETECT any difference without scientific instruments, but I want the highest pressure I can get to help me avoid being dropped by the carbon folks. I bought four, and so far, one has been ruined by a road hazzard. But that can happen to any tire. Otherwise, I have experienced no pesky flats in about 600 miles of riding (much of it on road shoulders litered with gravel and glass) So I believe the protective belts are working. These tires are a little harder to mount (on my particular rims) than a folding tire, but that is to be expected, all that is needed is some strength and skill. How do they handle?? Fine, just fine - like any tire. (I only ride the bike, I don't make LOVE to it) Vittoria is a recognized brand with a good reputation, and the price of these Zaffiros is unbeatable. I recommend them.