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Winter tyres

01 Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V G2.0 £24.99

Sizes 25c, 28c, 30c, 32c

Size tested 28c Weight 341g

Pros have a folding bead (lighter than a non-folding bead) and a tough 26 TPI (threads per inch) nylon carcass for strong puncture protection. The graphene 2.0 rubber compound is also designed for maximum durability. Vittoria says 25-28c tyres should be used on a rim with a 19mm internal width, but they worked well on my 20mm test rims. When inflated, they measured 28.5mm wide and 25mm tall. The shallow, rounded profile and excellent sidewall

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