Cotton TLR Racing Tire

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I switched to these when I wanted a faster tubeless race setup without giving up the smooth feel of cotton tires. The casing is incredibly supple, and paired with the T2/T5 compound it grips confidently through fast corners while still rolling noticeably quicker than most training tires."

We push harder when every watt matters, attacking climbs and carving through technical descents where speed and confidence decide the ride. The Specialized Cotton TLR Tire brings the supple road feel of classic cotton race tires into a modern tubeless system built for today’s fastest road setups.

At the heart of the Cotton TLR Tire is a 320 TPI Poly-Cotton Corespun casing that blends a durable polyester core with cotton fibers to create an exceptionally smooth and responsive ride. Seamless vulcanized construction reduces drag and rolling resistance while maintaining structural integrity at race pressures. The dual GRIPTON T2/T5 compound pairs a fast-rolling center with confident shoulder grip, allowing the tire to maintain speed on straightaways while delivering precise cornering traction when the road tilts or tightens.

The tubeless-ready design improves efficiency and puncture resistance compared to traditional tubular-style cotton tires, allowing riders to run lower pressures for better traction and comfort without sacrificing performance. The Cotton TLR Tire pairs especially well with modern aerodynamic and climbing wheelsets, making it an ideal option for riders building fast road race or high-performance training setups where road feel, speed, and reliability all matter.