Vittoria Corsa G2.0 TLR £64.99

Vittoria has moved with the times and is now producing the Corsa in this TLR tubeless-ready version we’re testing here, as well as the standard clincher version. The tubeless version adds around 70g to the overall tyre weight. It isn’t the hardest tyre of this type to mount by any means and slipped onto the rims of our test wheels with just a little teasing with some tyre levers.

The Corsa has always been one of the faster-rolling tyres on the circuit and this new version is no different. Their ability to skim along and maintain speed is nothing short of impressive. Even set up with tubes and allowing for the added weight, the Vittoria Corsa G2.0 TLR felt light and responsive. When descending, that extra weight makes them even faster. Running them tubeless, the lower pressure (we ran around 65-70psi) made them feel more confident still.

This was also the case for the grip levels. The new G2.0 compound has a grip level that is really only limited by your own bravery. We rarely felt or heard that butt-clenching noise and rumble that often accompanies a tyre pushed to its limits, and there were times when we really weren’t sure how we got away with it. Ride comfort is also very good thanks to a supple, high 320TPI carcass and the ability of this tubeless version to run at lower pressures without compromising performance. This latest version is the best yet in terms of puncture resistance and wear, but bear in mind that this tubeless version has a thicker carcass and this goes some way to making the Vittoria Corsa G2.0 less afflicted by cuts and slices when compared to its predecessors. However, this is still a thoroughbred race tyre so don’t expect thousands of miles from it. But during that life, you can expect a performance level better than almost any other tyre out today. Options: 25, 28mm vittoria.com