Commuters and everyday riders wanting a durable, affordable 32 mm road tyre.
The Vittoria Zaffiro has been the benchmark budget training tyre for years, and the Zaffiro IV carries that on with a strong nylon casing, secure grip and long tread life.
This is the 700 x 32c size with a rigid wire bead and a full black finish. The extra width over a racing tyre adds comfort and a bit more cushioning over rough roads, and suits commuters, hybrids, flat bar road bikes and older road bikes with more clearance.
The tread is smoother in the centre for efficient rolling and more textured on the shoulders for grip in corners, so it works well across a mix of conditions and road surfaces.
32 mm comfort
Wider width for a smoother ride on rough roads.
Durable casing
Strong nylon casing built for high mileage.
Rigid bead
Economical wire bead, easy on the budget.
All-round tread
Smooth centre, grippier shoulders.
Tyre
Mixed tread
A smoother centre for rolling on the tarmac, with more tread on the shoulders for grip when you lean the bike over.
Great for
Maybe not for
Fits 700c (622 mm) clincher rims. Needs an inner tube to suit 32 mm. Check your frame, fork and mudguards clear a 32 mm tyre before buying.
Fitting a wire bead tyre
Wire beads are a little stiffer to fit than folding tyres. Push the fitted side of the bead into the centre channel of the rim all the way round, and the last section will go on with far less force. Put a little air in the tube first so it doesn't get pinched under the bead.
Italian tyre specialists.
Vittoria is an Italian cycling tyre brand founded in 1953, making tyres for road, gravel, mountain and track riding, from everyday training tyres like the Zaffiro to race tyres used in the pro peloton.
