MTB Tire Test: Vittoria Peyote XC Race
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 20.4 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 39 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 72 Points
- Conclusion: 5.0 / 5 Highly Recommended
- Comments
- Vittoria Peyote XC Race
The 2024 Peyote is a new tire from Vittoria with a completely different look and feel than the old one. Vittoria has been hard at work over the last few years, and they've gone through numerous design and name changes in their mountain bike lineup. The 2024 Peyote XC Race, and the Mezcal XC Race, now come with Vittoria's latest advancements, and our first test results indicate Vittoria has hit the sweet spot when it comes to speed and (wet) grip.
The easiest way to recognize Vittoria's latest mountain bike tires is by the "Race Formulation" logo. That is a new addition, and it means the tire comes with the latest Graphene +Silica compound and 60 TPI tubeless-ready Race casing. Another easy way to recognize these tires is the Vittoria logo printed on a bright red background that gives the tire a modern look.
Another change is the sidewall color of the colored sidewall version, which has gone from tan to brown and gives the tire a more classic look. A black sidewall version is also available, and that's also different from Vittoria's older tires, which were often available with grey or tan sidewalls only.
We've tested the brown sidewall version in the 29x2.4 size, which is the only available size currently available. The brown sidewall version also seems superior when it comes to weight, as its specified weight is 10 grams lower than the black sidewall version.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specs | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vittoria |
| Model | Peyote XC Race |
| Year | 2024 |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | 11A.00.714 |
| EAN | 8022530035576 |
| TPI | 60 |
| Compound | Graphene +Silica |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 60-622 |
| Size Inch | 29" |
| Width Inch | 2.40 |
| Specified Weight | 730 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 40 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes | 29x2.4 |
Vittoria Peyote XC Race Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 730 grams |
| Measured Weight | 720 grams |
| Measured Width Carcass | 57 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Width Tread | 61 mm |
| Measured Height | 56 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 1.6 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.9 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs) | 2.4 mm |
| Measured Total Thickness Sidewall | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (40 ml sealant) |
| Rolling Resistance 55 PSI / 3.8 Bar |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 45 PSI / 3.1 Bar |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar |
17.8 Watts CRR: 0.00534 |
| Rolling Resistance 25 PSI / 1.7 Bar |
20.4 Watts CRR: 0.00612 |
| 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 39 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 | 2.4 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 | 72 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Measured Knob Height Center | 1.6 mm |
| Measured Knob Height Edge | 3.9 mm |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm |
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| Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info) | |
Conclusion
- Vittoria Peyote XC Race
(100% is fastest - lightest - highest - strongest)
The new Vittoria Peyote XC Race is now the best-performing mountain bike tire in our hard surface wet grip test, yet it still rolls very fast. Vittoria claims the Race Formulation tires are designed to be the absolute fastest option to get from point A to B, and when we look at the combined grip and speed, we can confirm it might very well be the quickest option when grip, as well as speed, is required.
The puncture resistance of the tread is also better than most other comparable tires, but the sidewalls are slightly weaker. We do think that over the past ten years, the sidewalls of tubeless-ready tires have come a long way, and the air sealing capabilities have improved when compared to tires with the same sidewall thickness from 10 years ago. You might have to look into tires with tougher sidewalls when you get regular sidewall cuts.
Vittoria's latest Peyote XC Race mountain bike tire with Race Formulation looks like a significant improvement over their previous tires in this category, and we're pretty sure the Mezcal XC Race and future XC Race tires with Race Formulation will be just as good.
RATING:
5.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Highly Recommended