CX/Gravel Tire Test: Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance 44

The Vittoria Mezcal is one of Vittoria's most popular mountain bike tires, and the gravel bike version was released not long ago. They've recently released a new version that replaces the first version called "Mezcal III TNT G+" (read our review). It's now called Mezcal Gravel Endurance, which makes it clearer that this is the gravel bike edition with an endurance casing.

While Vittoria already has an extensive range of cyclocross and gravel bike tires, the Mezcal stands out for its versatile tread pattern. And yes, the Mezcal gravel bike tire looks similar to the mountain bike version, but beware that the knob height is lower to suit gravel bike conditions better. Luckily, we've also tested the 29x2.25 size of the Mezcal (read our review), and it provides us an excellent opportunity to compare the gravel bike and mountain bike versions.

If you're already a Pro Member, you can compare the MTB and gravel bike versions of the Mezcal through Pro View, which allows you to compare all the tires we've tested in a single overview.

Like the old version, the new Mezcal Gravel Endurance is available in the 35-622 and 44-622 sizes. We've tested the 44-622 version, and in this review, we're going to compare it to the previous "Mezcal III TNT G" and a selection of gravel bike tires in the 40-45 mm sizes that come with a similar knob height/tread pattern.

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer Specs
Brand	Vittoria
Model	Mezcal Gravel Endurance
Year	2025
Supplied By	Bought in store
New or Used	New
Mileage	0 km
Price Range	High
Buy At
Manufacturer part number	11A.00.352
EAN	8022530026123
TPI	120
Compound	1C Graphene
Bead	Folding
ETRTO	44-622
Specified Weight	530 grams
Max Air Pressure (psi)	65
Made In	Pro Data
Available Sizes	35-622 (700x35c) 44-622 (700x44c)

Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance 44 Test Results

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Specified Weight	530 grams
Measured Weight	507 grams
Measured Width Casing	42 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread	43 mm
Measured Height	40 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center	1.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	2.5 mm
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs)	2.30 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall	Pro Data
All size measurements are taken at low air pressure on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results

Rolling Resistance Test Results
Inner Tube	None (30 ml sealant)
Measured Width	42 mm
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 33-35 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 36-38 = 54 psi/3.7 bar 39-42 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 43-46 = 46 psi/3.2 bar 47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 barHigh Air Pressure (50 psi / 3.4 bar)	Pro Data
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 55 psi/3.8 bar 33-35 = 50 psi/3.4 bar 36-38 = 45 psi/3.1 bar 39-42 = 42 psi/2.9 bar 43-46 = 38 psi/2.6 bar 47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 barMedium Air Pressure (42 psi / 2.9 bar)	Pro Data
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 44 psi/3.0 bar 33-35 = 40 psi/2.8 bar 36-38 = 36 psi/2.6 bar 39-42 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 43-46 = 31 psi/2.1 bar 47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 barLow Air Pressure (33 psi / 2.3 bar)	21.1 Watts CRR: 0.00632
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 30-32 = 33 psi/2.3 bar 33-35 = 30 psi/2.1 bar 36-38 = 27 psi/1.9 bar 39-42 = 25 psi/1.7 bar 43-46 = 23 psi/1.6 bar 47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 barExtra Low Air Pressure (25 psi / 1.7 bar)	Pro Data
The CX/Gravel section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load.

Puncture Resistance Test Results

Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better)
Total Puncture Score Tread	34 Points
Total Puncture Score Sidewall	Pro Data
Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Pro Data
Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Pro Data
Tread Total Tire Thickness	2.30 mm
Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle	Pro Data
Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle	Pro Data
Sidewall Total Tire Thickness	Pro Data

Hard Surface Static Grip Test Results

Static Grip Test Results
Wet Grip Average	66 Points
Wet Grip Center	Pro Data
Wet Grip Edge	Pro Data
Measured Knob Height Center	1.5 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	2.5 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 CX/Gravel grip test rim width = 23.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion

Our test results clearly show that the new Vittoria Mezcal Gravel Endurance is the same tire as the "Mezcal III TNT G+" (read our review); the only difference is the name. We find the name to be an improvement because it makes it clearer that this is the Gravel edition, and it uses Vittoria's stronger casing instead of their "Lite" or "Race" casing with thinner sidewalls.

When we look at the performance of the new gravel Mezcal, we still see its strong all-round performance as its biggest advantage. The Mezcal Gravel has no significant shortcomings, and thanks to its tread pattern, we recommend this tire if you ride in varying conditions year-round and don't want to switch tires.

RATING: 4.0 / 5
TEST VERDICT: Recommended

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