MTB Tire Test: Vittoria Peyote XC Race 29x2.4

The 2024 Peyote is a new tire from Vittoria with a completely different look and feel than the old one. Vittoria has been hard at work over the last few years, and they've gone through numerous design and name changes in their mountain bike lineup. The 2024 Peyote XC Race, and the Mezcal XC Race, now come with Vittoria's latest advancements, and our first test results indicate Vittoria has hit the sweet spot when it comes to speed and (wet) grip.

The easiest way to recognize Vittoria's latest mountain bike tires is by the "Race Formulation" logo. That is a new addition, and it means the tire comes with the latest Graphene +Silica compound and 60 TPI tubeless-ready Race casing. Another easy way to recognize these tires is the Vittoria logo printed on a bright red background that gives the tire a modern look.

Another change is the sidewall color of the colored sidewall version, which has gone from tan to brown and gives the tire a more classic look. A black sidewall version is also available, and that's also different from Vittoria's older tires, which were often available with grey or tan sidewalls only.

We've tested the brown sidewall version in the 29x2.4 size, which is the only available size currently available. The brown sidewall version also seems superior when it comes to weight, as its specified weight is 10 grams lower than the black sidewall version.

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer Specs
Brand	Vittoria
Model	Peyote XC Race
Year	2024
Supplied By	Bought in store
New or Used	New
Mileage	0 km
Price Range	High
Buy At
Manufacturer part number	11A.00.714
EAN	8022530035576
TPI	60
Compound	Graphene +Silica
Bead	Folding
ETRTO	60-622
Size Inch	29"
Width Inch	2.40
Specified Weight	730 grams
Max Air Pressure (psi)	40
Made In	Pro Data
Available Sizes	29x2.40

Vittoria Peyote XC Race Test Results

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Specified Weight	730 grams
Measured Weight	720 grams
Measured Width Carcass	57 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread	61 mm
Measured Height	56 mm (un-round)
Measured Knob Height Center	1.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	3.9 mm
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs)	2.4 mm
Measured Total Thickness Sidewall	Pro Data
All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 35 psi / 2.4 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim.

Rolling Resistance Test Results

Rolling Resistance Test Results
Inner Tube	None (40 ml sealant)
Measured Width	57 mm
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 47-50 = 42 psi/2.9 bar 51-55 = 38 psi/2.6 bar 56-60 = 34 psi/2.3 barHigh Air Pressure (34 psi / 2.3 bar)	Pro Data
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 47-50 = 35 psi/2.4 bar 51-55 = 32 psi/2.2 bar 56-60 = 29 psi/2.0 barMedium Air Pressure (29 psi / 2.0 bar)	Pro Data
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 47-50 = 28 psi/1.9 bar 51-55 = 25 psi/1.7 bar 56-60 = 23 psi/1.6 barLow Air Pressure (23 psi / 1.6 bar)	21.3 Watts CRR: 0.00638
Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 47-50 = 21 psi/1.4 bar 51-55 = 19 psi/1.3 bar 56-60 = 17 psi/1.2 barExtra Low Air Pressure (17 psi / 1.2 bar)	Pro Data
Rolling Resistance 55 psi / 3.8 bar	Pro Data
Rolling Resistance 45 psi / 3.1 bar	Pro Data
Rolling Resistance 35 psi / 2.4 bar	Pro Data
Rolling Resistance 25 psi / 1.7 bar	Pro Data
The MTB 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	39 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	2.4 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	72 Points
Wet Grip Center	Pro Data
Wet Grip Edge	Pro Data
Measured Knob Height Center	1.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	3.9 mm
Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 MTB grip test rim width = 30.0 mm
Wet Grip Test and Off-Road Tires (info)

Conclusion

The new Vittoria Peyote XC Race is now the best-performing mountain bike tire in our hard surface wet grip test, yet it still rolls very fast. Vittoria claims the Race Formulation tires are designed to be the absolute fastest option to get from point A to B, and when we look at the combined grip and speed, we can confirm it might very well be the quickest option when grip, as well as speed, is required.

The puncture resistance of the tread is also better than most other comparable tires, but the sidewalls are slightly weaker. We do think that over the past ten years, the sidewalls of tubeless-ready tires have come a long way, and the air sealing capabilities have improved when compared to tires with the same sidewall thickness from 10 years ago. You might have to look into tires with tougher sidewalls when you get regular sidewall cuts.

Vittoria's latest Peyote XC Race mountain bike tire with Race Formulation looks like a significant improvement over their previous tires in this category, and we're pretty sure the Mezcal XC Race and future XC Race tires with Race Formulation will be just as good.

RATING: 5.0 / 5
TEST VERDICT: Highly Recommended

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