Vittoria Folding Tire Mezcal III 4C 29x2.25 XC-Race G2.0 Black-Caramel

Vittoria Folding Tire Mezcal III 4C 29x2.25 XC-Race G2.0 Black-Caramel

Mezcal is the versatile all-rounder that takes you to the podium, time and time again. Riding a terrain combination? This is the choice of professionals. The Mezcal features a unique low-profile tread that is closely spaced on center, for low rolling resistance and durability. Countless effective edges work together to grip on a variety of terrain, while directional shifting on each knob makes for traction on roots and rocks. The best tires are made with the best casing and compound, and the Mezcal TNT is no exception. Using the proprietary graphene-enhanced 4C compound, the Mezcal achieves the holy grail of XC tires; Grip, durability and low weight.

Characteristics:

• XC rim with densely packed profile, low profile, knob configuration for maximum speed.
• Alternative center edge tread for low rolling resistance
• Numerous effective edges for cornering, braking and traction climbing
• The GRAPHENE 2.0 functionalized compound offers the best grip.
• 4 tread compounds (4C) for increased tread life.
• Measurement: 29x2.25
• ETRTO: 55-622
• Recommended Use: XC Race
• T.N.T.
• Material: 120TPI Nylon
• Compound: 4C Graphene 2.0
• Colour: Caramel / Black
• Weight: 690g

Specifications

• 120 TPI

  Carcass thread density is measured in threads per inch (one inch = 25.4mm) and is known as TPI. The carcass is the heart of the tire or tubular and is made of rubber and threads (which can be nylon, cotton, Kevlar or Corespun).

  Standard road tires generally have casings from 24-55 TPI. Vittoria tires and tubulars range from 26 TPI to 320 TPI. Riders looking for higher performance are more likely to choose higher TPI tires.

  For many sport racers, folding tires around 150 TPI are a good overall compromise of weight, rolling resistance, durability, and comfort. A higher TPI provides the benefit of lower weight and rolling resistance, but at a durability penalty. Still, riders looking to play harder often look for tubulars and open tubulars with a TPI of 200 or higher.

• 4C

  4 Compounds (4C) is exclusively developed by Vittoria to achieve performance products without compromise. Vittoria 4C is a layering process that uses 4 separate compounds in the same tread.
  The 4C process offers unmatched versatility by allowing separate base and surface compounds in both the center and lateral areas of the tread. Benefiting from the different properties of each compound, including G+ Isotech*, its distribution is extensively tested to offer the best products imaginable.

• DEVELOPED BY GRAPHENE

  Vittoria only uses the most premium form of graphene (pristine) to unlock the most important improvements for all of our products.
  The pristine Graphene Vittoria uses, compared to other forms of graphene, offers 4 to 6 major improvements for the material it is applied to (carbon for wheels, rubber for tires).

• T.N.T.
  • 120 TPI nylon casing for XC and 60 TPI for All Mountain / Enduro (without butyl inner lining)
  • Additional side protection layer (nylon fabric and abrasion resistant rubber compound)
  • Tubeless Claw (fits standard and tubeless rims)

  Vittoria TNT (Tube-No Tube) rims are up to 100g lighter than standard tubeless, but have reinforced sidewalls with massive cut resistance. They work tubeless on UST tires with Pit Stop cartridge or Pit Stop liquid latex, TNT tires offer better camber, faster rolling and fewer flat surfaces, at lower pressure. Adjustment is easy: The TNT tire bead easily locks into the rim and the tire is inflated with a standard hand pump. The Pit Stop cartridge contains only 35g of foam, as effective as 50-60g of liquid latex, and is a reliable solution for tubeless running. TNT tires can also be used with an inner tube if the rider prefers, and are still light for a reinforced tire.

  Advantages of TNT Latex:

  TNT + Pit Stop vs. standard tubeless tire

  • lighter (up to 100g less per wheel)
  • Stronger sidewall resists cuts and tears
  • faster on the ground - eliminates the rolling resistance of the extra butyl layer
  • more stable at lower pressures
  
  

  TNT + Pit Stop vs. standard tire with latex sealant

  • lower inflation pressures
  • sidewall more resistant to cuts and tears
  • no need to worry about sidewall failure or beads shifting, causing a sudden loss of pressure
  • easy installation with floor or manual pump