Vittoria expands the Corsa PRO Control with new 38 mm and 42 mm bike tire sizes, designed to deliver high-performance road and gravel riding on rough surfaces, cobblestones and compact gravel. These performance bike tires offer enhanced comfort, grip and control, while maintaining speed and efficiency on asphalt—making them a strong contender among the best bike tires for demanding conditions and an ideal choice as a fast gravel tire.
This size extension reflects a clear evolution in the road cycling and gravel racing market: modern endurance road bikes, all-road bikes and gravel race bikes feature increased tire clearance and are aerodynamically optimized for wider bike tires. As a result, high-performance wide bike tires are becoming the new standard for riders seeking the perfect balance of speed, comfort and traction.
Corsa PRO Control is part of Vittoria’s Corsa PRO bike tires family, the brand’s premium road racing tire range.. Within the range, Corsa PRO Control is engineered for the most demanding race conditions, Corsa PRO is the ultimate all-round performance bike tire, and Corsa PRO Speed is engineered for time trials and maximum speed, delivering the fastest bike tires in the range.
UNDERSTANDING THE PERFORMANCE BENEFITS OF WIDER BIKE TIRES
The bike tires market is rapidly evolving, driven by innovations in bike design, tire technology and rider demands. Extensive laboratory testing and real-world rider feedback confirm that the optimal balance of speed, rolling efficiency, comfort and control is achieved with wider performance bike tires at optimized pressures. Lower tire pressure improves vibration damping, grip, and riding comfort, reduces puncture risk, and maintains low rolling resistance and responsive performance.
Today, the market is moving beyond the traditional 28–30 mm range - modern road bikes are designed with increased tire clearance and perform best with wide bike tires. In response, Vittoria introduces the 38 mm and 42 mm Corsa PRO Control, engineered to deliver race-level performance on rough asphalt and compact gravel. Positioning it as a fast gravel tire and as one of the most comfortable road tire that does not compromise speed, aerodynamics or control.
The new 38 mm and 42 mm sizes retain the proven Graphene + Silica compound and supple 320 TPI cotton casing, ensuring consistent grip, durability and performance across all widths and terrains. While maintaining a slick center tread for low rolling resistance on asphalt, Corsa PRO Control is engineered to maximize the efficiency on rough terrain. An increased tread thickness improves puncture protection and long-lasting performance, while the herring one shoulder texture enhances cornering grip, traction and stability on uneven surfaces such as cobblestones, broken asphalt and gravel roads.
