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Vittoria Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire

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Review by David Bowman

Reviewed 9/26/2020
by David Bowman
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Solid tire

Seems to hold up well in occasional use.

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 5/11/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Vancouver, WA
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5 of 10 customers found this review helpful.
Hard to mount

I found these tires extremely difficult to mount. As a result I would not feel comfortable using them on a ride any distance from home since remounting after a flat repair would be difficult.

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 4/12/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Richmond VA
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Very good tire for that hoopty in your garage

Very good upgrade from the Kenda K35's I was using. No punctures so far on low maintenance back-roads.

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 2/28/2015
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Long Island, New York
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Moderately priced tire that is fairly durable and performs well on my road bike

Have purchased this model tire for several years for my 27 inch Raleigh 10 speed which I still have from the mid 70s. It fits well on my original front wheel and the replacement back wheel which has a slightly different rim. Can be pumped up to a high enough pressure for a good road bike ride.

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Review by ruslruslrusl

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 7/17/2014
by ruslruslrusl
Cycling Enthusiast
raleigh, NC
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Good tires for my vintage road bike

Overall price and performance are good for these tires. It's getting harder to find 27x1-1/4 tires and tubes. Glad these are available and reasonably priced.

BikeTiresDirect.com Comments

Hi,

Thanks for your review! I'm glad we were able to help you out with these 27" tires. As far as tubes, rubber is pretty stretchy, and a 700x28/32 tube will work fine with your 27x1-1/4 tires!

Thanks,
Stacia

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Review by Jfrom PO

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 6/9/2014
by Jfrom PO
Cycling Enthusiast
Oregon
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Back to basics, fresh rubber, low price.

Really like the product. Italian company, made in Thailand.

The blackwalls gives my vintage road bike a hip modern look for the price less than a Walmart standard Bell and they ride super smooth with little fuss time during mounting.

I can't quantify the dot traction stuff they talk about but if you are stripping cracked 30 year old alligator skin gumwalls they are ideal.

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Review by Mauryjoe

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 12/30/2013
by Mauryjoe
Cycling Enthusiast
St Louis, mo
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9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
This tire improved everything about the ride.

The quality of these tires was obvious as soon as I opened the box.

They went on the rim smooth as silk, and improved the looks of my bike when pumped to correct pressure.

On the street, I noticed that the ride and control had improved tremendiously.

The big surprise came when i hit my first climb.

I reached the top without going to my normal low gear!

The rolling resistance made it possible to top the hill at a speed I'd never achieved before. I would definitely buy these again!

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 10/25/2013
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Looks modern, rides nice.

I bike an average of 25 miles per week as a commuter to and from my university. After about 200 miles tread is highly visible and even the rubber spikes are still intact. I had no problems fitting this on my American Flyer and best of all it looks modern. Good buy.

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 9/21/2014
by Anonymous
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Very Good Tire

Commuting, Road Riding. Tire measures true to size. Light and rolls well with good cornering grip. An excellent tire!

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Review by moabydick

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 9/14/2014
by moabydick
Cycling Enthusiast
coastal NC
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Solid tire for reasonable price

Replacement tire for semi-retired 85 Univega Gran Turismo. Appears to be good quality construction, but a little on the heavy side. 1.25 width weighs 460 g

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 7/12/2014
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Chicago Suburbs
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great tires at a great price.

I wanted some good touring tires that would hold 100 PSI. These fit the bill. look like they will last a while.

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Review by Kj

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 10/4/2013
by Kj
Casual Cyclist
NE Ohio
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
A good all around road tire.

I recently replaced both front and rear tires on my 1980s Schwinn Sprint with the Vittoria Zaffiro road tires. I have no complaints so far.

The tires seem to have a sensible tread pattern and perform well even in wet conitions. I would buy these tires again.

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Review by jplrmcguire

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 9/5/2013
by jplrmcguire
Cycling Enthusiast
suburban chicago
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
This tire is a good value.

This tire is not a top of the line tire. However, for the price and the bike I put them on, they could not be better.

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Review by Corvus

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 5/30/2013
by Corvus
Cycling Enthusiast
Massachusetts, US
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
The basics!

Down to the nitty gritty basics - a simple road tire for a simple, everyday city bike. Nothing fancy - just need a good quality tire at a great price - and this one brings it!

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 12/7/2012
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Myrtle Beach, SC
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great tire at a great price.

I replaced the tires on a 12 speed that I payed $25.00 for at a flea market . Replacing the tires made the bike like new.

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 10/26/2012
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
Greensboro, NC
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Good upgrade for an older road bike

I have just dusted off my Schwinn Voyager 11.8 as a training bike. The tires needed replacement and I chose these based on price and reviews. After the first few miles I am quite happy. Great rolling resistance, and good ride. Have not tested the traction either dry or wet. Stay away from the Kenda tubes and liners. They fell apart right away.

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Review by Detroit Boy

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 10/18/2012
by Detroit Boy
Casual Cyclist
Wyandotte Mi
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Good tire!

300 hundred miles on this tire with no problems!

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Review by jax-on

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 9/7/2012
by jax-on
Casual Cyclist
central CA
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
break out the lube

I also have 27 sun rims and have a hell of a time getting these tires on. I pinched a few holes in my tube before I got a clue. You have to lube the rim edge, the tire bead and the tire lever tips BEFORE attempting to install (don't wait until it's halfway on). Any water based lube will work. It's still going to be a pain in the ass, but it will fit (puns intended).

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Review by Anonymous

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 9/3/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Philadelphia Suburbs
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Tough to get on to rims

I like the handling and ride of the tires, but they were really hard to get on the rims. Almost seemed too small, and I pinched a couple of tubes in the process. I have regular Sunrim rims, 27 x 1 14 and used the 27 x 1 14 tires. Not the only brand that has given me this trouble lately, but several brands do fit well. Good value if they fit your rims.

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Review by Scottirock

Review for Vittoria 2014 Zaffiro 27 Inch Road Tire
Reviewed 8/27/2012
by Scottirock
Casual Cyclist
Des Moines, Ia
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Great all around Tire.

Nothing bad to say about his tire. It's labled as a training tire. I use it in my everyday riding. It seems to make hills and turns almost effortless. Smooth ride, Great traction, easy to install. My son just got new Bike and is using the same tire. Very dependable. I live in Iowa, Home of Ragbrai. This tire has seen every terrain and weather condition. Passed every test.

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