PirelliCINTURATO GRAVEL H Tubeless Ready

Based on reviews from multiple sources, I switched to these tires from the WTB Riddler tires that came on my bike as original equipment, and have had drastically fewer flats since. I was getting about one flat a month; with these I didn't have my first flat for five months. That first one was an unusual one, too. If not for an exceptionally large, sharp object in my path I expect I would have gotten nearly twice the wear out of that tire.My first one of these on the rear wheel lasted over 1600 miles, and at that point I hadn't had a single flat and the tread looked like it was at most half worn down. I figured even if I was off in that estimate, it would last at least to the 2000 mile mark. Instead, right about 1603 miles, I hit something while transitioning across a gutter from a bike lane onto another paved area at around 22 MPH. Sealant sprayed everywhere, but mostly did its job and I was able to make it home without needing to add air. When I got home, I did add air back to my normal commuting pressure of 50psi. It seemed fine at first, but the next morning there was still liquid sealant slowly bubbling on the gash, so that tire got retired with 1606.7 miles logged in Garmin Connect. When I took it off and got a good look at the damage, it was a deep, straight, thin cut that penetrated more than a quarter inch on the inside of the tire, and was significantly longer on the outer surface. I didn't see what it was, but I have trouble imagining much short of a knife dropped in the gutter that could have made that cut, or any tire I've ever used surviving such an encounter.Most of my riding on my "gravel" bike is in fact commuting or running errands on San Diego streets, bike lanes, and multi-use paths. The bike lanes and paths aren't always well-cleared, and the pavement in general is shockingly bad for a city with no winter to cause frost heaves and similar damage from freezing water, but I'm not riding much actual gravel or unpaved surfaces. For that, the tread on these seems about perfect - as befits the "H" for "hard" variant of Pirelli's gravel tire. It's not so wide, deep, and knobby as to slow me down overly much, (Using these I got into the top ten fastest times on Strava for the long, flat part of my commute.) But, they grip better than slicks or semi-slicks, so I can confidently corner at speed even through a bit of gravel, leaves, or a shallow puddle when I'm hurrying to work without as much buffer before my first meeting as I really should have left. I can also or take on gravel paths with a bit of mud or loose top layer without much worry.Even so, there's no sign that the front tire was even scratched by whatever I hit. And given that front tires generally wear at about half the rate of rear ones, I'm figuring the one I have in front should easily reach 3000 miles.

I was a Rene Herse die hard, thinking nobody could make a more versatile gravel tire. This is a better tire. Rolls really fast, I've used them on road rides without much penalty. Grips pretty well on dusty loose gravel. At 140 miles into a 155 mile gravel race I heard the horror of sealant spraying and a large nail had gone straight into my rear tire. 3 or 4 revolutions and the tire had sealed up and I didn't even stop. I found the entire nail inside the tire the next day but was able to keep riding. Comfortable, durable, fast. Good tires.

I switched to these from 35mm schwalbe g-one all rounds. I assumed they would be slower with a bigger size and more rugged tread but they are in fact noticeably faster and more comfortable.They were challenging to get on the rims (I’d say impossible with brute strength and regular tire levers) but then I went at them with a kool stop tire bead jack and had great success. If you are struggling with getting these or any tires on your rims I would recommend adding this tool to your collection. They were simple to seat with a regular floor pump and sealed instantly.

I’ve put thousands of miles on these tires (700x40) and have always appreciated their handling, cornering grip, and road feel—especially on pavement and light hard-pack dirt. They roll efficiently and feel secure at speed, even when cornering aggressively.Unfortunately, their downside outweighs the benefits: they puncture far too easily. I’ve gone through four rear tires in a year, with most failures coming from small punctures that should have sealed easily in a tubeless setup. I’ve tried Stan’s, Orange Seal, and Silca, and none worked reliably with the Pirelli casing—sealing was inconsistent at best, and often left me stranded.For a tire at this price point, I expected better real-world durability. I simply can’t justify replacing them every few months when there are equally smooth and far more reliable alternatives available for less.Bottom line: Great ride feel, but not worth the constant puncture issues if you rely on tubeless. Riders doing mostly road or commuter duty may want to look elsewhere—especially if sealant reliability matters to you.