PIRELLI CINTURATO GRAVEL RACE HARD PERFORMACNE TLR TYRE

The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H (Hard Terrain) Tubeless Ready tyre is engineered to deliver elite performance across compact, fast-rolling surfaces. Drawing directly on Pirelli's extensive motorsport heritage in the World Rally Championship, this tyre utilizes the gravel-specific SpeedGRIP compound. This advanced single-rubber formulation blends excellent mechanical resistance with high chemical grip, providing reassuring, predictable handling in both bone-dry summer dust and slick, wet winter conditions without increasing rolling resistance.

Beneath the fast-rolling tread pattern lies Pirelli’s robust TechWALL Gravel casing. This structure incorporates a cut-resistant, woven nylon fabric reinforcement that runs bead-to-bead around the entire perimeter of the tyre, providing ultimate protection against sharp rock slashes and pinch flats over harsh Australian fire roads. The 120 TPI casing maintains a supple ride quality, adapting effortlessly to terrain imperfections to maximize your contact patch and minimize rider fatigue. Complete with a tubeless-ready aramid bead optimized for modern, wide-rim profiles, the Cinturato Gravel H keeps you rolling smoothly at high speeds.

Key Features

• SpeedGRIP Compound Technology: A rally-inspired rubber formulation that maximizes energy efficiency on hard surfaces while delivering exceptional wet and dry grip.

• Low-Profile Compact Tread: Densely packed, low-height center blocks minimize rolling resistance and deformation when pushing hard on unyielding ground.

• TechWALL Gravel Casing: Features a high-strength woven nylon layer running bead-to-bead to provide comprehensive puncture and sidewall slice defense.

• Supple 120 TPI Construction: Conforms perfectly to coarse, rough chip-seal roads and hard dirt to absorb vibration and preserve forward momentum.

• Hookless Rim Compatibility: Engineered in accordance with modern ETRTO standards, making it safe for use on modern hookless carbon or alloy wheelsets.

• Tubeless-Ready Aramid Bead: Ensures a secure, air-tight seal and reliable retention on modern wide inner-width gravel rims.

Specifications

• Brand: Pirelli

• Model: Cinturato Gravel H (Hard Terrain)

• Tyre Type: Tubeless Ready (TLR) / Clincher

• Casing: 120 TPI TechWALL Gravel

• Compound: SpeedGRIP

• Bead: Folding Aramid

• Wheel Size: 700c (Also available in 650b)

• Width Options: 35mm, 40mm, 45mm, 50mm

• Weight: Approx. 435g (700x35c) / 485g (700x40c) / 540g (700x45c)

• Maximum Pressure (Hookless): 5 bar / 73 psi

✅ Why This IS For You

• Hard-Pack Trail Riders: Ideal if your local loops consist of hard-packed dirt roads, rail trails, or smooth fire roads where speed is your top priority.

• Commuters & All-Roaders: Perfect if your rides involve a 50/50 mix of tarmac and smooth dirt, as the low knobs roll almost as fast as a dedicated road tyre.

• Flat-Protection Seekers: Excellent for remote bike packing or endurance events where a sidewall tear from sharp stones could leave you stranded.

• Hookless Wheel Owners: Fully approved for use on modern hookless wheelsets, allowing you to run lower tyre pressures safely and confidently.

• Year-Round Racers: The chemical grip elements in the SpeedGRIP compound ensure you won't lose front-wheel traction when cornering through damp, shady forest bends.

❌ Why This May NOT Be For You

• Deep Mud & Loam Shredders: The low, tightly spaced knobs will quickly pack with thick mud and spin out; look at the Cinturato Gravel M (Mixed) or S (Soft) for loose terrain.

• Ultra-Lightweight Purists: Because it features a heavy-duty bead-to-bead woven protection layer, it weighs slightly more than minimalist, race-day gravel tyres that lack sidewall armour.

• Coarse Sand Navigators: On deep, uncompacted sand or very loose pea gravel, the low tread profile lacks the paddle-like bite needed to maintain straight-line drive.

BFC Pro Tip

Because the Cinturato Gravel H relies on a highly supportive 120 TPI TechWALL casing, it naturally resists tire squirm better than thinner alternatives. Take advantage of this by dropping your operating tyre pressure by 2 to 3 psi lower than what you would normally run on a standard gravel tyre. This allows the low-profile knobs to deform perfectly around small rocks and corrugations, instantly unlocking massive amounts of comfort and cornering traction without sacrificing your rolling speed!