Vittoria Terreno T70 Gravel Tire — 700x45 Tubeless Ready (100 TPI, E50 Rated, Knobby)
The Vittoria Terreno T70 is a fast, aggressive gravel tire adapted from Vittoria’s Mezcal XC mountain bike tread, tuned for coarse and loose gravel where speed still matters.
This is for riders who want XC-style rolling efficiency with real bite when gravel turns chunky or unpredictable.
Key Functional Details
- 700x45 gravel tire inspired by Vittoria’s Mezcal XC tread design
- Knobby tread pattern optimized for coarse and loose gravel conditions
- Graphene-infused Endurance compound for durability, grip, and all-weather performance
- 100 TPI nylon Endurance casing balances toughness with a supple ride feel
- Integrated anti-puncture belt beneath the tread
- Additional sidewall protection and bead shielding for back-road reliability
- Tubeless Ready folding bead (TBLS)
- E50 rated for e-bikes up to 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Approx. weight: 550g
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 optimized for tubeless use
- E50 rated for gravel and e-bike applications within manufacturer limits
- Best suited to gravel frames with true clearance for 45mm tires
- Designed for coarse gravel, loose over hard, and mixed off-road terrain
- Not intended for pure road riding or smooth rail-trail use
- Always verify frame and fork clearance before installing a 45mm tire
Service / Ownership Context
This tire favors traction and control over outright pavement speed. Expect more rolling resistance on asphalt, but significantly better grip on loose gravel and rough back roads. Proper tubeless setup and pressure tuning are critical for ride quality and durability.
Fit & Use Signals
- Good fit if: You ride coarse or loose gravel and still want XC-style rolling efficiency.
- Good fit if: You want a knobby gravel tire with real cornering confidence.
- 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 basically Mezcal DNA in a gravel format. When riders want something that feels close to an XC MTB tire but fits their gravel bike, this is where we go.
It’s faster than it looks on loose gravel, but definitely slower on pavement compared to T10 or T50. Customers sometimes come back saying it “buzzes” or feels draggy on road—totally expected with this tread.
Clearance is the first thing we check. On modern wide gravel rims, this 700x45 can measure big. Frames listed as “45mm max” are often tight once rim width and mud are factored in. We like extra space, especially for riders in wet or gritty conditions.
Tubeless installs usually go fine, but the belted casing can be stiff. Needs a good air blast to seat. Fresh sealant matters—most slow leaks we see are from old or dried sealant, not the tire itself.
What riders love: grip in loose corners, confidence on chunky descents, and how it still carries speed compared to full MTB rubber. What they complain about: slower rolling on pavement and more tread noise.
We see these most on adventure gravel bikes, aggressive gravel builds, and e-gravel setups thanks to the E50 rating. Heavier riders also gravitate toward this tire because lighter gravel tires get overwhelmed.
Common mistakes: running road pressures and then saying the tire feels sketchy. At 45mm, pressures should be much lower, especially tubeless. Too much air kills traction. Too little leads to rim strikes and sidewall damage.
Durability is solid for a knobby gravel tire. Tread usually holds up well; sidewalls are what fail first if pressures are wrong or riders smash sharp edges. If someone rides mostly hardpack, we steer them toward T50. If they want max traction across ugly gravel, this is the move.
Mechanic advice: buy this if your gravel is coarse, loose, or rough and you still care about speed. Skip it if you’re pavement-heavy—you’ll just give up efficiency for grip you don’t need.