Pirelli Cinturato™ S Tubeless 700 X 45 Gravel Tire

The Cinturato Gravel S is a gravel tyre for soft and muddy terrain, a versatile model that provides safe cycling in adverse weather conditions and on technical trails, at the very limits of mountain biking.. The Cinturato Gravel S is a recommended model for those looking for a reliable tire that is easy to control and safe in all conditions.. Grip and safety take priority over pure speed in racing models. The SpeedGRIP compound is a rubber formula developed specifically for gravel, which is based on Pirelli's experience in the World Rally Championship, where speed and grip on and off-road are crucial.. This chemical formula builds on the polymer matrix of the mountain bike-specific SmartGRIP compound, while reducing its rolling resistance.. Gravel tyres require good speed and off-road capability, so our engineers have refined the compound characteristics to deliver better energy efficiency with little compromise on grip, resulting in a predictable compound with reliable performance on and off-road. Our engineers cleverly combined technologies derived from road reinforced carcasses with mountain bike specific carcasses to produce our most advanced gravel carcass, the performance of which is achieved through the use of special fabric reinforcements and thicker layers of rubber in specific areas of the tire.. On-road most punctures are caused by sharp objects penetrating the tyre, while off-road the most common punctures are sidewall cuts, so the TechWALL Gravel features 120tpi cut resistant fabric all around the tyre that still provides a soft ride feel.