Tire Lab Test: Vittoria Terreno XC Race 29x2.4

The Terreno XC Race is Vittoria's fastest mountain bike tire, made for dry, hardpack conditions, and it's easily recognized by its fish-scale center tread. Vittoria also uses the Terreno name for all of their gravel bike tires, and the MTB Terreno is a bit of a crossover tire that can be a good choice if you're looking for a gravel tire for your mountain bike.

We already tested a few other tires from Vittoria's "XC Race" lineup (Peyote XC Race, Mezcal XC Race, Barzo XC Race), and our tests show they've made significant progress compared to their previous-generation mountain bike tires. The biggest gain looks to come from the new Race Formulation Graphene + Silica compound, which combines low rolling resistance, high speed, and durability.

Just like the other XC Race tires, the Terreno XC Race comes with a tubeless-ready 60 TPI nylon casing that's flexible and light but still seals well when set up tubeless. Vittoria also offers the Terreno with their Trail casing, which offers additional protection on both the tread and sidewalls.

Vittoria did a great job making their XC Race tires available with both black and brown sidewalls in both sizes: 29x2.25 and 29x2.40. We've tested the 29x2.4 size with black sidewalls and will compare it to the Vittoria Peyote XC Race, Barzo XC Race, Mezcal XC Race, and a range of similar tires from competing manufacturers.

Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer Specs
Brand	Vittoria
Model	Terreno XC Race
Year	2025
Supplied By	Bought in store
New or Used	New
Mileage	0 km
Price Range	High
Buy At
Manufacturer part number	11A.00.737
EAN	8022530035897
TPI	60
Compound	Graphene + Silica
Bead	Folding
ETRTO	60-622
Size Inch	29"
Width Inch	2.40
Specified Weight	720 grams
Max Air Pressure (psi)	40
Made In	Pro Data
Available Sizes	29x2.25 29x2.40

Vittoria Terreno XC Race Test Results

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements

Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
Specified Weight	720 grams
Measured Weight	735 grams
Measured Width Carcass	57 mm (un-round)
Measured Width Tread	59 mm
Measured Height	Pro Data
Tire Circumference	Pro Data
Measured Knob Height Center	0.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	3.6 mm
Measured Total Thickness Center (excluding knobs)	2.6 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)	19.1 Watts CRR: 0.00573
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
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	42 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	2.6 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	74 Points
Wet Grip Center	Pro Data
Wet Grip Edge	Pro Data
Measured Knob Height Center	0.6 mm
Measured Knob Height Edge	3.6 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 Vittoria Terreno XC Race is an excellent choice if you're looking for a tire that combines low rolling resistance with good wet hard-surface wet grip and above-average tread puncture resistance. The main weakness we found is the sidewalls, which are lighter and more prone to punctures than we've grown used to with tubeless-ready tires over the past 5-10 years. If you need more protection, Vittoria's XC Trail casing should be a significant upgrade in puncture resistance.

We see the Schwalbe Thunder Burt and the new 55 mm Schwalbe G-One RS Pro as the main competitors to the Terreno XC Race. When we compare the Terreno to those tires, they all have their own areas where they have an edge over each other.

The Terreno is an excellent addition to Vittoria's XC Race tire range.

RATING: 5.0 / 5
TEST VERDICT: Highly Recommended

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