Vittoria’s updated Cross-Country Race Range provides MTB pros and enthusiasts the rubber to handle virtually anything. The updated XC Race selection is led out by proven tread designs; Terreno, Peyote, Mezcal and Barzo and is now completed with the new Torrente XC Race for muddy conditions. The World Champ and World Cup winning Vittoria XC Race line up helps riders excel on every terrain from hardpack to extreme wet, all aboard our innovative, new race construction.
Mezcal and Peyote debuted the new race casing in 2024, featuring wider nylon threads at 60tpi with a supple feel, offering reduced rider fatigue and increased race-day reliability. This new XC Race construction is capped with our Graphene + Silica Race formulation compound and spans the entire range.
- Grip +8%
- Speed +20%
- Puncture resistance +44%
- Riding comfort +9%
Trends in sizing are changing and the new XC Race range reflects the current market demands offering the new range in:
- 29x2.25”(55-622 ETRTO)
- 29x2.4” (60-622 ETRTO)
All of the XC Race tires are offered in Brown and Black sidewalls, increasing the aesthetic options and opportunities for mix & match.
Selecting the right tire for your race or ride conditions is easier than ever, with a tread design for hardpack with Terreno, for fine loose with Peyote, for mixed conditions with Mezcal, for coarse loose terrain with Barzo, and harsh, muddy situations with the new Torrente.
Torrente: Vittoria’s new mud tyre for extreme conditions
The newbie in the XC Race line is Torrente, offering extreme grip and self-cleaning design for the harshest of muddy conditions. The generous tread spacing clears the peanut butter, mud leaving a clean tread with every rotation. The alternating center ridge maintains speed while providing sharp edges for traction.