CX/Gravel Tire Test: Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR 34

NOTE: This Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR 34 was tested as a CX-Gravel tire at low air pressures. You can also find tests of the 28 mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR in the road bike section.

Vittoria now carries three tires in its latest "Corsa Pro" range: Corsa Pro Speed, Corsa Pro, and Corsa Pro Control. This range covers most of the road bike tire spectrum, with the Corsa Pro Speed being the right choice when you need absolute speed, the Corsa Pro for most other road bike conditions, and the Corsa Pro Control intended more for use on cobblestones, rough roads, and harsh conditions.

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The Corsa Pro Control is very similar to the regular Corsa Pro, but the main difference can be found in the tread area. The tread on the Corsa Pro Control is a bit wider and thicker, comes with a different tread pattern, and is made of a different compound mix. Much of the rest of the tire is the same as the regular Corsa Pro, and it offers the same new vulcanized 320 TPI tubeless-ready cotton casing with the same puncture belt under the main section of the tread.

Another slight difference, and indication the Corsa Pro Control is intended for rougher conditions, is the availability of the bigger 34-622 size. To be exact, the Corsa Pro is available in the 24, 26, 28, 30, and 32 mm sizes, while the Corsa Pro Control is available in the 26, 28, 30, 32, and 34 mm sizes.

We're now going to take a look at the 34 mm Corsa Pro Control, which is the largest size in the entire Corsa Pro range. We have seen a trend towards bigger tires lately, and the 34 mm size of the Corsa Pro Control looks to be a good option for mixed gravel/road biking.

If you're interested in more information about what's changed on the latest (vulcanized) Vittoria cotton tires, we recommend reading our initial review of the Vittoria Corsa Pro as well.

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer Specs
Brand	Vittoria
Model	Corsa Pro Control TLR
Year	2024
Supplied By	Bought in store
New or Used	New
Mileage	0 km
Price Range	Very High
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Manufacturer part number	11A00443
EAN	8022530028790
TPI	320
Compound	Graphene +Silica
Bead	Folding
ETRTO	34-622
Specified Weight	360 grams
Max Air Pressure (psi)	87
Made In	Members Only
Available Sizes	26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x32c) 34-622 (700x34c)

Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR 34 Test Results

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Specified Weight	360 grams
Measured Weight	360 grams
Measured Width Casing	31 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread	30 mm
Measured Height	29 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center	0.0 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	0.0 mm
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs)	3.00 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall	Members Only
All size measurements are taken at low air pressure on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results

Rolling Resistance Test Results
Inner Tube	None (30 ml sealant)
Measured Width	31 mm
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 33-35 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 36-38 = 54 psi/3.7 bar 39-42 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 43-46 = 46 psi/3.2 bar 47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 barHigh Air Pressure (66 psi / 4.6 bar)	Members Only
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 55 psi/3.8 bar 33-35 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 36-38 = 45 psi/3.1 bar 39-42 = 42 psi/2.9 bar 43-46 = 38 psi/2.6 bar 47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 barMedium Air Pressure (55 psi / 3.8 bar)	Members Only
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 44 psi/3.0 bar 33-35 = 40 psi/2.8 bar 36-38 = 36 psi/2.6 bar 39-42 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 43-46 = 31 psi/2.1 bar 47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 barLow Air Pressure (44 psi / 3.0 bar)	21.8 Watts CRR: 0.00653
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 33-35 = 30 psi/2.1 bar 36-38 = 27 psi/1.9 bar 39-42 = 25 psi/1.7 bar 43-46 = 23 psi/1.6 bar 47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 barExtra Low Air Pressure (33 psi / 2.3 bar)	26.9 Watts CRR: 0.00806
The CX/Gravel section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results

Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Total Puncture Score Tread	60 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall	Members Only
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Members Only
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Members Only
Tread Total Tire Thickness	3.00 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Members Only
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Members Only
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness	Members Only

Hard Surface Static Grip Test Results

Static Grip Test Results
Wet Grip Average	73 Points
Wet Grip Center	Members Only
Wet Grip Edge	Members Only
Measured Knob Height Center	0.0 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	0.0 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 CX/Gravel grip test rim width = 23.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion

The Vittoria Corsa Pro Control is a bit of a strange tire, and it simply doesn't impress in our tests. Rolling Resistance is relatively high for a tire with a minimal tread height. The tread's puncture resistance is good, but the sidewalls leave something to be desired. Wet grip is strong, but it's not at the level of the latest slick tires, which have made significant progress in the past 12 months.

The 34 mm Corsa Pro Control also measures quite small for a 34 mm rated tire. We see the "unmounted casing width" coming in at 84 mm, which is a value that fits a 32 mm tire in our tests, and we feel the 34 mm version should have been 87-88 mm wide.

If you're looking for volume, you might have to wait for a 38/40 mm version of the Corsa Pro Control.

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RATING: 3.5 / 5
TEST VERDICT: Recommended

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