Vittoria Open Corsa EVO CX II (320 TPI) Clincher

I can only imagine how Aladdin felt. Whipping past the pyramids, shredding through the market place, blazing past the lagoons. His ride was the smoothest, riding on air the finest silk, and a touch of magic. This tire is my magic carpet. So supple and smooth, the best ride quality I have ever felt aside from the tubular version.

I upgraded both my commuting road bike and my higher end weekend bike to these tires. If you're coming from any stock tires sold with your bike you will notice a big improvement. My old tires seemed to fight me with higher and higher rolling resistance the faster I tried to go. Not so on these. The ride is so soft and smooth you may sometimes find yourself wondering if you were going flat -- you're flying along but the ride is so much more vibration free than you might expect you wonder if they are losing air and going soft.

For durability? Well, I have had them for 1200 miles on the weekend bike and 1500 miles on my commute bike which ride primarily on the roads around north DallasPlano area. If you know the area, you know that some roads are tarmac smooth and some are chip seal so bad you'd almost think you were riding cobblestones -- and all can get debris from the last guy who threw a bottle out the window of his pickup truck. I have had one flat amongst all 4 tires so 1 flat in close to 3000 miles of road riding. When talking of flats any tire can and will flat, so it probably isn't really fair to subscribe whatever bad luck you have with a flat to the tire itself. Sometimes you can flat and get a sliver that you don't discover that comes back and flats you again and again until your find it.

Durability -- I agree with one of the previous posts -- about 1500 miles on the rear. I'd expect over 2000 or more on the front. Just last week I was returning home, rounded a corner, and a dog ran barking out to intercept me on the road as I was doing about 18mph, cresting a small hill, standing in my pedals. I yelled at the dog to make him pause and slammed on the brakes which, since I had been standing in my pedals, caused my rear to skid. The skid ripped off a patch of rubber down to the Kevlar and ruined the tire -- though it did not deflate and I could continue home fine.

I examined it though and the center rubber strip was pretty worn regardless of the skid abrasion. The front tire still looked quite good. Both bikes showed the same wear pattern. Great tread down the center stripe on the front wheels, but the micro knobs that exist when new were gone or near gone on the rear at just under 1500 miles. It had not affected performance or flatting that I can tell at this point. For the dog event, I moved my front to the back and put a new Corsa on the front. Cornering is great. Bike performs well in dry and raining conditions. As mentioned in previous posts, you can expect to get a lot of little nicks in the tire -- just don't sweat them. Like I mentioned, I have 1500 miles on them and my front tire has probably 30 tiny 1-2 mm nicks all over in random spots down the center strip yet not one of them has cut through and caused a flat or any o

They roll noticeably faster and smoother than any other clinchers I've ridden. I'm not sure that I sense the higher thread count 320 tpi, current version, vs. 290 tpi, old, but the new model shows a very noticeable improvement in flat resistance and casing durability without sacrificing any grip in the corners. I no longer see the cuts I've always associated with Vittoria tires and no longer worry about riding them on gravel. They are expensive but not overpriced.

The smoother ride is absolutely noticeable. It's tougher to mount and nicks more easily than most. The soft compound is good for about 1500mi on the rear. If you don't mind investing in tires more often, these add a "wow" factor in ride quality.

I bought this tire toward the end of the racing season and absolutely loved it. Maintaining a 25 mph pace seems much easier. These tires are very supple on any road. I ran Hutchinson Fusion 2 Ultras before and the Vittorias' blow them out of the water for speed, ride quality and handling. The tires are very stable in high speed corners (I usually take 15 mph hairpin turns at 29-33 mph, depending on traffic and road conditions). The only downside to these tires is the longevity. I have about 1100 miles on the front and rear without a rotation. I have spent about half of those miles on flat roads and about half of the miles averaging 1000 feet of climbing every ten miles. I have gotten two rear flats in about 150 miles of each other recently. The first flat was because someone lost a box of carpet staples on the side of the road and I managed to pick one up after doing my best to avoid them. The last flat was because something slit the tire pretty bad. I probably won't strictly train on these anymore, but I do have another pair that will be put on for racing. I am 5'10' and weigh 142 lbs and I run 125 psi front and rear on this tire.

These tires pull me in two directions. On one hand, they're the finest rolling tires in all the land. On the other side, they don't last very long and aren't very protective. I would classify these as a true race tire. If you have an extra set of hoops and you only use those for racing, you'll probably LOVE these tires. If you, like me, need to use them for both training and racing......well....

They just don't last very long, even with rotating, and start to cut up quickly. I got about 1100 miles on these tires before I was getting at least one flat on each ride. That starts to add up when you're buying tubes all the time.

I love the feel of them but hate the "durability".

These are the best clincher racing tires I have ever run. They are not for everyday riding. I typically will go through two sets a season. They are supple, fast, and have great cornering grip. I weigh 185 and pump them up to 120psi. Run them with latex tubes for the closest feeling to tubulars you can get.

Ninety-five percent of my riding is on moderate and steep climbs and fast descents. The Open Corsa is the smoothest riding and grippiest tire I have experienced to date. With my 145 pound weight, I run 120 psi but it feels like a nice, soft 80 psi only with very little rolling resistance. My low value rating is due to the fact that I only got 400 miles of life from the rear tire because of the continual climbing. I did get 1200 miles from the front tire with more life left, though the sidewalls are showing their age. I noticed quite a few small cuts even though I avoid road debris as much as possible.

I used to get at least 1000 miles on the rear from Michelin Pro2. I'm switching to a longer lasting training tire.

These tires have been exactly what they were advertised to be. Just like any good race tire, they don't last as long as you might like, but they are worth the money.

I read the reviews of this tire before purchasing it and unfortunately I wish I would have been more cautious. I have had nothing but problems with this tire. Innumerable flats despite no apparent debris in the tire or sharp points protruding through the rim tape. I am very disappointed by this because I have had great luck with other Vittoria tires in the past. This is hands down the most unreliable tire I have used. There is absolutely no way I would race on this tire, EVER!

Road racing, Hill time trials, casual century rides, all around every day tire. Remember, if your fat, you will flat!

I bought these at a LBS for real cheap. all they had was 20's. Bought them and have enjoyed them. I read all the reviews, all of them. I ride in las vegas and there are small rocks everywhere. these tires have been great..i have flatted 3 times and i have 1500 miles on them right now. For a pure, straight up race tire, these are great for everyday riding.

I have these on my Edge 45mm racing wheels. I wouldnt waste them as a training tires. Great tire!

Bought these tires for my wife's Dura Ace 7850 wheels.

Pros They are simply the best looking clincher tires I have ever mounted. No flash molding or tiny projections of any kind were left on the tires and the labeling was sharp and clear. Just a good looking tire. My wife said they ride well but neither better or worse than other high end racing clinchers she has used on the same bike.

Cons This tire cuts easily and cuts are something we seldom have on the generally good roads in our area. Within 200 miles they had cuts all over the center of both tires and several verticle cuts along the sidewalls that go all the way to the casing. I've been busy with the epoxy on the cuts that show up often. Also the sharp looking labels faded quickly in sunlight so after 400 miles the color was almost gone and the wording is totally unreadable. Glad I know what pressure range these use. Even with her 125 pound weight they are wearing very quickly, much more so than tires we normally use on her bike. Also, don't beleive the 23mm listing. These are fat boys and pumped to 115 PSI they measure 26.15 on my calipers.

Bottom Line I would not recommend these tires and I look forward to replacing them. Expensive and poor survice.

These ride of these tires is phenomenal. However, with only about 300 miles I have experienced 2 flats, and both the front and rear tires have sizable nicks and cuts in them. I bought these because I liked the Diamante Pro tires so much. I don't recall any flats on the Diamantes after 2 seasons, and after a recent inspection for comparisons sake, only noted superficial nicks. I would have to say the ride quality isn't worth the price and short life of these tires.

I road ride chip seal 7-8,000 a year. I weigh 206 lb. I climb, do TT's and Road Race. I have used carbon wheels and aluminum. This tire is THE ONLY tire I will ride. I have had horrific results with other tires several side wall blow outs standing still and going down hills and casing ripping off the rear wheel. Never had a single problem with this tire. It's fast, strong, safe and cool looking. I am SOLD

I have 290 TPI and 320 TPI both. But my 290 TPI goes miles after mile while 320 TPI wear out fast. The rubber layer fall off. I admit that, that time I lived and road in Central Kansas. Well, in central Kansas, gravel roads are part of road ride..! But compare to the same stress at the same time, the 290 TPI I think is better choice, for longer life. I still have 290 TPI in my bike, while 320 had to replace with new one.

I've had two sets of these tires. They have the closest ride quality to tubulars that I've been able to find. When you hold them in your hands after removing them from the box, they feel like they're made of rubberized tissue paper and they mount like butter. It's a bit startling though to feel how thin the casing is, it doesn't suggest longevity.

The ride is incredibly supple and the low rolling resistance (compared to cheaper tires) is noticeable. That said, once I get past about 500-600 miles the rear starts flatting on about every third ride and the tread shows a great many nicks and small tears. I'm going broke patching and replacing tubes. At about 1000 miles, right on cue, they wear out. The roads here in northwest WA are pretty good, a bit of chip-and-seal, but mostly smooth pavement-nothing unusual.

I race on tubulars, but if you prefer to race on clinchers these might be for you. As special eventrace day tires they're probably among the best, but I'm going back to training on Conti Grand Prix 4000s (my standard for years). The Contis are almost as smooth and they definitely last in the 2k to 2.5k range.

If the ride quality seems worth the sacrifice in durability, and money isn't really an object, then have at it.

I've been riding this tire for a while and didn't realize how nice it was until I put an old continental tire on wile I was waiting for the new tire. When I rode on the continental it felt like I was ridding on a rock.

very smooth ride with these tires

Light, grippy. As close to a tubular feel as a clincher can get. Can nick easily so I don't use them when I ride in places like Hawaii because lava bits chew them up. Pricey but worth it.

l love these tires , i use them all year long, this time of the year the roads are in bad shape and these tires cut easy,but i never had flat tire. On good roads it feels like riding on a cloud. I change them every 2,000 miles.

This is one of the best clinchers for racing. Feels close to a tubbie and smooth. It wears fast, so I never used it for training.

I have been using these tires on Enve 45 wheels. I live in Austin Texas and ride 500 miles a month. I have never had a flat with these tires. I have of 3k miles on them. I did replace my rear tire at 1500 miles. Road feel is great.

Although some people have experienced durability problems, I haven't. I run them at 130-140 lbs wo problems. One of the best rolling tires I've ridden. Smooth, supple - close to a tubular.

This is my favorite tire for my fast road bike. Grips, low rolling resistance and good flat protection. For my commuter I use gators, but for my weekend-fun bike this is my favorite tire.

I've been riding these tires for about 3 years and love the ridefeel. The only problem is that they seem to be overly prone to glass punctures (I've gone through 3 tires on Pacific Coast Highway in a span of about 200 miles of use). I also ride Vredestein Tri-Comp and they easily last between 1,200 and 1,500 miles without any puncture problems whatsoever.

I love the way this tire rolls and feels, but they're not reliable at all. I went on two night rides on my usual route, and got a flat on both occasions. These tires are going straight to the trash can. I'm going back to my old reliable Continental GP4000S tires. Absolute junk.

They are very smooth and fast tires. Good price for race tires. However they flat easily, without hitting anything to note. Sitting on the side of the road while changing tubes, and watching the club ride go off into the distance is no fun. I am willing to sacrifice some weight and rolling resistance for tires that hold up better. Went with Continental grand prix 4 seasons. Will last 5 times longer, and you won't have to take stock on tubes.

Purchased 2-sets specifically for racing bc of good reviews above and really wanted 'tubular' ride quality. I put my first set on to take for a 30 mi. test-ride and rear-flatted in first 10 min! Yes, I checked the tubes at install (not pinched etc), roads were dry, no glass, smooth pavement. Changed the tube and inspected inside of tire, all clean. Got going and made it 15 miles before the second flat. Honestly, who cares about ride quality if you can't ride. . . even if you buy these just for race days (like me) you're going to be beaten by the guys who don't flat. I'm returning them and going back to Mich. Pro 3's. If your still considering the Open Corsa EVO's, check reviews elsewhere on the web - almost all are bad.

Looked forward to riding the new Vittoria Open Corsa EVO. First 20 mile ride was fine - tires performanced as expected - grippy and supple. However, next day in my office - front tire blew for no apparent reason. Replaced innertube but because they are so difficult to mount - apparently pinched tube so had second flat in a day. Went for lunch time ride and three miles out heard another blowout. Upon inspection BOTH tires were losing air. I had confirmed prior to ride that they were pumped to manufacturer spec of 120 PSI. Barely made it back after filling air into tires. UPon detail inspection rear tire had popped off the wheel and front tire appeared to have a side bulge. Emailed Vittoria about the issue but have not heard a response - thanks for nothing. Ordered replacement Michelin Pro Race 3s - 2k miles and no issues.

I cannot believe how unreliable these tires are. Constant flats. I feel robbed, considering the price of these tires. And to think I replaced my cheap tires with these with the idea of increased dependability. Never having a flat with the cheap ones. When I ride I am always looking out for anything that would harm the tires. I stick to our best roads. I feel very angry and cheated by this manufacturer.