Vittoria Terreno T60 Gravel Tire — 700x45 Tubeless Ready (100 TPI, Knobby)
The Vittoria Terreno T60 is a do-it-all gravel tire built for riders who regularly see loose, chunky, and mixed surfaces—not just smooth hardpack.
This is the most aggressive option in the Terreno lineup, aimed at confident handling when conditions get rough or unpredictable.
Key Functional Details
- 700x45 gravel tire designed for mixed and loose terrain
- V-formation knobby tread pattern for consistent tracking and confident cornering
- Uniform tread profile for predictable handling across changing surfaces
- Graphene-infused Endurance compound for grip, durability, and long tread life in all weather
- 100 TPI nylon Endurance casing balances toughness with ride compliance
- Integrated anti-puncture belt beneath the tread
- Additional sidewall protection and bead shielding for back-road reliability
- Tubeless Ready folding bead (TBLS)
- Approx. weight: 510g
Compatibility & Technical Notes
- Size: 700x45 (ISO 622)
- Tubeless Ready — requires tubeless-compatible rims, tubeless valves, sealant, and proper installation
- Can be run with tubes if needed, but designed primarily for tubeless use
- Best suited to gravel frames with true clearance for 45mm tires
- Optimized for loose gravel, chunky hardpack, and mixed terrain
- Not intended for pure road use or smooth rail-trail riding
- Always confirm frame and fork clearance before installing a 45mm tire
Service / Ownership Context
This tire is built for riders who prioritize control over outright speed. Expect higher rolling resistance on pavement compared to smoother gravel tires, but significantly better traction when surfaces get loose. Proper tubeless setup and correct pressure are critical for getting the most out of this tread.
Fit & Use Signals
- Good fit if: You ride loose gravel, chunky back roads, or “loose over hard” conditions regularly.
- Good fit if: You want maximum cornering confidence from a 45mm gravel tire.
- Good fit if: Your frame comfortably clears 700x45 tires.
- Not a fit if: Most of your riding is pavement or smooth hardpack.
- Not a fit if: Your bike maxes out below 45mm tire clearance.
This is the Terreno for riders who actually ride rough gravel. When someone says “my local roads are loose, chunky, or sketchy in corners,” this is usually where we land.
It’s noticeably slower on pavement than T10 or T50, so we don’t put this on bikes that spend a lot of time commuting or doing smooth rail trails. Customers sometimes complain it “feels draggy” on road—that’s normal. You’re trading speed for traction.
Clearance matters. A real 700x45 on modern rims can balloon wider than expected. Frames advertised at “45mm max” are often tight once you account for rim width and mud. We like extra breathing room, especially for riders in wet conditions.
Tubeless installs are generally straightforward, but the belted casing can be stiff. Needs a good air blast to seat. Fresh sealant is mandatory—people who reuse old sealant almost always come back with slow leaks.
What riders love: corner grip, stability on loose descents, confidence when surfaces change mid-ride. What they complain about: slower rolling on pavement and more tread noise.
We see these most on adventure gravel bikes, bikepacking setups, and riders who treat gravel like light MTB. Also popular with heavier riders who overwhelm lighter gravel tires.
Common mistakes: running road pressures, then blaming the tire for feeling sketchy. At 45mm, pressures should be much lower, especially tubeless. Too much air kills grip. Too little invites rim strikes and sidewall damage.
Durability is solid for a knobby gravel tire. Tread lasts well; sidewalls still fail first if pressures are wrong or riders hit sharp edges. If someone rides mostly hardpack, we steer them toward T50. If they ride mud or true trail, we move them to something even more aggressive.
Mechanic advice: buy this if your gravel is genuinely rough or loose and you want control over speed. Skip it if your riding is mostly smooth—you’ll just be giving up efficiency for traction you don’t need.