PIRELLI CINTURATO GRAVEL RACE HARD HIGH PERFORMANCE
Crush your personal bests on hardpack gravel with the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel Race Hard High Performance tyre. Lightning-fast and puncture-resistant, it is built for maximum speed on dry, compact courses.
Engineered specifically for elite gravel racing and fast-paced all-road riding, the Pirelli Cinturato Gravel Race Hard (Gravel H) combines cutting-edge motorsport technology with low rolling resistance.Featuring a low-profile, tightly spaced tread pattern, this tyre maximises your contact patch across smooth dirt, crushed gravel, and tarmac, delivering effortless rolling efficiency on the straights without sacrificing cornering confidence.
At its core, the SmartEVO GR rubber compound offers exceptional chemical grip and energy efficiency across both wet and dry conditions.Built on Pirelli's high-performance ProWALL 120 TPI tubeless-ready casing, the tyre incorporates reinforced sidewall protection to guard against sharp rocks while allowing you to run lower air pressures for superior traction, control, and ride comfort.
Key Features
SmartEVO GR Compound:Formulated for modern off-road racing, delivering ultrasmooth rolling efficiency and reliable chemical grip on wet or dry surfaces.
Low-Profile Fast Tread: Features tightly packed center knobs for minimal rolling resistance on hardpack terrain, paired with supportive shoulder tread for confident cornering.
ProWALL Gravel Casing:High-density 120 TPI tubeless-ready structure with reinforced sidewalls to prevent cuts and pinch flats at lower tyre pressures.
Specifications
Terrain:Hardpack Gravel, Compact Dirt, Asphalt
Casing:ProWALL Gravel 120 TPI Tubeless Ready
Compound:SmartEVO GR
Weight:~410g (700x35c) / ~500g (700x40c) / ~570g (700x45c)
Why This IS For You
✅ Maximum Race Speed: Ideal for riders looking to dominate competitive gravel events on fast, hard-packed courses or mixed road/gravel routes.
✅ Smooth On-Road & Off-Road: Transitions seamlessly between asphalt, crushed stone, and fire roads with virtually no drag.
✅ Puncture Protection: Built with robust sidewall reinforcement to reduce the risk of slashes on rocky fire trails.
Why This May NOT Be For You
❌ Not for Deep Mud: The tightly packed, low-profile tread will clog quickly in soft, sticky mud or deep sand (consider the Gravel M or S instead).
❌ Rough Off-Trail Riding: Lacks the tall mechanical knobs required for technical singletrack or loose, uncompacted shale.
❌ Price Point: Positioned as a premium Made-in-Italy race tyre, which may exceed budget-focused commuter setups.
BFC PRO TIP
Because this tyre rolls so fast and efficient on hardpack, you can afford to run a slightly wider size (like a 40c or 45c) at a lower PSI without sacrificing top-end speed! Lowering your tyre pressure will significantly smooth out chatter on corrugated dirt roads and increase your cornering traction on loose-over-hard surfaces. Always double-check your frame clearance and rim width specs before selecting your width.
