Road Bike Tire Test: Vittoria Corsa Control G+ 2.0 TLR 25
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 12.6 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 53 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 71 Points
- Conclusion: 4.1 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Vittoria Corsa Control G+ 2.0 TLR 25
(100% is best)
NOTE: We added wet grip test data on 2021-11-26. The rating of the Vittoria Corsa Control G+ 2.0 TLR has been upgraded by 0.1 points because of very good results in the grip test.
The Vittoria Corsa Control G+ 2.0 TLR is a tubeless-ready cotton tire that provides extra cornering grip when you need it. I mention cornering grip here explicitly as the Corsa Control shares the same 4C Graphene 2.0 compound and center tread pattern as the regular Vittoria Corsa. The differences are in the textured tread pattern on the sides of the tread and also a slightly wider tread so you can lean the bike over further.
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We already tested the non-TLR version of the Corsa Control G+ 2.0 (read our review) back in 2019 and found it to perform very close to the regular non-TLR Corsa G+ 2.0 on our tests (read our review). As we also tested the G+ 2.0 TLR version of the regular Vittoria Corsa last week (read our review), we can again compare it to that tire directly and hopefully make the choice of Corsa or Corsa Control a bit easier for you.
Just like the regular Corsa TLR, the Corsa Control is available in the 25-622, 28-622, and 30-622 sizes which seems like a good fit for a tire like the Corsa Control. Unfortunately, and just like the regular Corsa TLR, the Corsa Control TLR is only available with black sidewalls as Vittoria uses some kind of black coating to help seal the sidewalls.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vittoria |
| Model | Corsa Control G+ 2.0 TLR |
| Year | 2020 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer part number | 11A.00.105 |
| EAN | 8022530019095 |
| TPI | 320 |
| Compound | 4C G+ 2.0 |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 300 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 130 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes |
25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) |
Vittoria Corsa Control G+ 2.0 TLR 25 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 300 grams |
| Measured Weight | 307 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + valve + rim seal) |
327 grams |
| Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 24 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.9 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 70 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure (120 psi / 8.3 bar) |
12.6 Watts CRR: 0.00378 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure (100 psi / 6.9 bar) |
13.3 Watts CRR: 0.00399 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure (80 psi / 5.5 bar) |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure (60 psi / 4.1 bar) |
Members Only |
| The Road Bike 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 53 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | 12 Points |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
NOTE: Grip test data is only available on tires tested after November 2018. You can find more information about our grip test here: Introducing Grip Testing
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 71 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Vittoria Corsa Control G+ 2.0 TLR 25
(100% is best)
Performance of the tubeless-ready Vittoria Corsa Control G+ 2.0 in our tests is almost identical to the tubeless-ready version of the Vittoria Corsa G+ 2.0 (compare). The small differences can be traced back to the slightly wider tread of the Corsa Control which results in an increased rolling resistance of between 0 and 4 percent, and an increased weight of 10 grams.
With such small differences, it's up to the individual to decide between these tires. We think you probably can't go wrong with either of these tires but suggest to use the Corsa Control TLR if you want to play it safe. If you need the performance benefit, the regular Corsa TLR might just give you an edge.
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RATING:
4.1
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended