Tire Lab Test: Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR WR 29
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 7.0 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 25 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 70 Points
- Conclusion: 4.8 / 5 Highly Recommended
- Comments
- Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR WR 29
(100% is best)
The 29 mm Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR Wide Rim (WR) is designed for use on modern wide rims for maximum aerodynamic performance. If you have been following our website for a while, you know that Vittoria's Corsa Speed TLR has been the fastest road bike tire since its 2016 release, and the Pro version has built on that in 2024.
The 29 mm WR version is new, and the Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR is now available in 24, 26, 28, and 29 mm sizes. We tested the 28 mm version in 2024 (read our review), and with a rolling resistance of less than 6 watts at the highest air pressures, it will be challenging for competitors to bring a faster tire to market.
In terms of materials, there is no difference between the 24, 26, 28, and 29 mm versions of the Corsa Pro Speed TLR; they all use the 320 TPI cotton corespun casing and Vittoria's Race Formulation Graphene + Silica compound. The difference lies in the casing dimensions and tread width; the 29 mm WR version has a narrower casing and a wider tread than the "standard" 28 mm version.
For testing road bike tires, we typically use an 18 mm rim for rolling resistance and sizing measurements, and a 19 mm rim for the grip tests. Since the Corsa Pro Speed WR is optimized for wider rims (Vittoria specifies 25 mm), we also tested this tire with a 22 mm rim for rolling resistance tests and sizing measurements, and a 23 mm rim for grip tests (read our review). Based on these additional results and our findings from The Rim Width Test, we can estimate what the results would be on different rim widths.
If you want more information about the Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed, we refer you to our original test of the 28 mm version (read our review), where we delve deeper into the improvements compared to the older non-Pro Corsa Speed.
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vittoria |
| Model | Corsa Pro Speed TLR WR |
| Year | 2025 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | Very High |
| Buy At | |
| Manufacturer part number | 11A00631 |
| EAN | 8022530033510 |
| TPI | 320 |
| Compound | Graphene +Silica |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 29-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 29 |
| Specified Weight | 255 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 95 |
| Made In | Pro Data |
| Available Sizes |
24-622 (700x24c) 26-622 (700x26c) 28-622 (700x28c) 29-622 (700x29cWR) |
Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR WR 29 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 255 grams |
| Measured Weight | 250 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + valve + rim seal) |
270 grams |
| Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | Pro Data |
| Tire Circumference | Pro Data |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 1.4 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Pro Data |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 71 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Pro Data |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Pro Data |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 18 mm inner width (unless otherwise stated) rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Measured Width | 27 mm (un-round) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-30 = 108 psi/7.4 bar 31-32 = 100 psi/6.9 barUltra High Air Pressure (120 psi / 8.3 bar) |
Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-30 = 90 psi/6.2 bar 31-32 = 83 psi/5.7 barExtra High Air Pressure (100 psi / 6.9 bar) |
Pro Data |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-30 = 72 psi/5.0 bar 31-32 = 67 psi/4.6 barHigh Air Pressure (80 psi / 5.5 bar) |
7.0 Watts CRR: 0.00210 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 54 psi/4.1 bar 28-30 = 60 psi/3.7 bar 31-32 = 50 psi/3.4 barMedium Air Pressure (60 psi / 4.1 bar) |
Pro Data |
| The Road Bike 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. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 25 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 | 1.4 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Pro Data |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Pro Data |
Static Grip Test Results
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 70 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Pro Data |
| Wet Grip Edge | Pro Data |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm (unless otherwise stated) |
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Conclusion
- Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR WR 29
(100% is best)
Our test results and measurements clearly illustrate the differences between the 28 and 29 WR sizes of the Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR. The rolling resistance of the 29 mm version is slightly higher, which we attribute to its somewhat wider tread and smaller volume. If we look solely at the casing size, we would describe the 29 WR as a 27 mm version with a wider tread.
The standard 28 mm version of the Corsa Pro Speed TLR seems difficult to beat, and we only see an advantage in the 29 WR version if you would use it on very wide rims and simultaneously expect to achieve high lean angles. Of course, there are potential aerodynamic advantages to be gained if the tire width perfectly matches your rims.
Compare the Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR 28 and 29 WR
Compare the Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR 29 WR on 18/19 and 22/23 mm rims
RATING:
4.8
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Highly Recommended