Vittoria Rally Tubular Road Tire

Commute in Seattle area on wet roads, tire grip great on downhill switch back turns, good puncture resistance. Have been using this tire for years. Glass etc does cause punctures occasionally, but what tire can handle city roads in all weather year round?

I've used Rally's for over 20 years .. both on my 30 year old vintage and modern road bikes. They are durable and cheap enough to replace after a puncture ... though you can easily repair the puncture if you have the time. I bought a pair for my carbon tubular wheels for my modern race bike as well.

Excellent ride for economy tire. Get the 23c and don't over inflate. Glue at full pressure until dry.

Rides like higher end tire for the most part, good at everything except full on racing, even then it is likely faster than any clincher- regardless of what you read. Butyl tube so doesn't leak air if thats your gig. Probably the best tire in the low and mid price range. Note the

220tpi casing.

For a tubular this is a great value. I ride everyday to work in spring, summer and early fall on this tire. I average 2 flats during this period, and I ride city and country roads. This tire is smooth and responsive. You can not beat the price.

Buy two!

I've bought quite a few of these over the years when I couldn't afford anything else, but I won't buy another. Rarely have I ever got more than two rides out of one of these without a flat, more often than not less than one. ANY debris on the road spells disaster for this tire -- twigs, acorns, small stones anything punches a hole in 'em. They ride and handle well, they are easy to mount, but just too fragile for everyday use.