best tire

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

August 2020

Height

6` 1"

Weight

150 lbs

I went from 2.4 maxxis rekons to 2.35 mezcals. I have been running them for about 5 months now. First thing I notcied was how much faster they rolled compared to the rekons while not sacrificing any of the grippyness. Not great in the slop but are absolute rockets everywhere else. I have had a few punctures due to thorns but nothings stans cant fix. Putting them on was a bit difficult but that is probably due to my skill. Overall a great tire for xc racing and riding.

Matt Hinks

mezcal 29er mtb tires

excelente precio y vendedor AAAA+++

javier rosario marrero

29 x 2.35 Not True to Size

Familiarity:

I returned this product before using it

Fit:

Runs small

If you want a tire that measures as advertised, dont buy this particular model and size. I have ordered from three different places and came with the same issue. Measured 2.1???, not even 2.2 . I went back to Continentals.

chr117124470

Sexy AF

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

29 x 2.25

Height

5` 9"

Weight

175 lbs

Take my review as a grain of salt, but I put these on a Giant Talon 2 29er with a 21mm Rim. Seem to be a perfect fit. Came from a Maxxis Ikon 2.20 so not a huge size difference but the tread pattern has immediately proved to be a huge benefit. Less slipping on climbs and can feel them digging into the dirt on every corner. I'll also add maybe because of how new they are but now I need to buy some fenders as these things kick dirt/sand up like crazy which lets me know they are doing their job. Went with a "Barzo Mullet" setup, (Mezcal in Back and Barzo in Front) Love the grey sidewalls as well.

Dane P.

I've seen complaints that this tire runs smaller than 2.35 measures more like 2.17 have you heard this before?

Nick J.

Great All-'Rounder

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

29 x 2.6

Height

5` 11"

Weight

163 lbs

Awesome, confident tire for mixed terrain -- single-track, rocks, dirt, gravel. (Wouldn't use them if a route involved much pavement.) Easy to mount tubelessly with floor pump and pressing bead in by hand. Held air perfectly. Beefy enough for a loaded bikepacking rig. I sized down from a 3" Bontrager to the 2.6" Mezcal without sacrificing grip or squish, but gained speed and stability/tracking.... these tires go where you point them and grip well whether going up or down.

David C. A.

Great All-'Rounder

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

29 x 2.6

Height

5` 11"

Weight

163 lbs

Awesome, confident tire for mixed terrain -- single-track, rocks, dirt, gravel. (Wouldn't use them if a route involved much pavement.) Easy to mount tubelessly, held air perfectly. Beefy enough for a loaded bikepacking rig. I sized down from a 3" Bontrager to the 2.6" Mezcal without sacrificing grip or squish, but gained speed and stability/tracking.... these tires go where you point them and grip well whether going up or down.

David C. A.

Fast XC/Trail tire...unfortunately

Fit:

True to size

Size Bought

29x2.6

Height

5` 9"

Weight

193 lbs

I bought this tire last July 4 of this year...unfortunately this happened! After 5 rides and early this morning I’m going for a ride and noticed my rear wheel is completely flat! So I decided to put an air but it’s weird coz I have no issues of tubeless tires regardless of any brand but for sure Vittoria is one of the best tire. But after I put an air the air didn’t stay and heard leaking of air, so i decided to add Stans liquid by shaking the wheel and figured it out the Stans liquid oozing out on the side that the tire attached to rim. Then I try to remove to redo it again until I observed that there’s a long tear on the bead of the tire! Then this afternoon I tried to chat with the name of Davis L. one of the Gearheads but unfortunately he wasn’t helpful at all,instead he told me that I need to purchase a new one after all I said that Im going to send the pictures of the defective tire and he told me that I can send the pictures to him but how? He even not giving me or offer his email so I can send it to him?! So to make story short, I decided to call coz I have no choice coz Davis L. Hang up with me and I talked to Allie and she’s so very helpful and smart after she pulled out my order history she noticed right away that it’s been not 30 days the tire give up bcoz of imperfection maybe or defective.,then after she talked with experts...she told me that they goin to replace me and that made my day! I don’t Blame Backcountry it’s the staff that ruin their business bcoz of not doing their job. Hopefully Mr. Davis L. you will change and knows how to take care of customers by honesty,consistency and reliable. I did complained before but no issue at all after I told them what happened to the Stans liquid I ordered or even returns.Mr Davis L. I dunno how you came up to tell me to purchase a new order? Since I told you I can send you the pictures so that u can verify and all of the sudden...telling me “ u can send the pictures as you could but I’m dealing with other customers?! by not giving me ur email?wow! Anyway have a good day Mr. Davis L., but most of all thank you so much Ms. Allie for your great help... I greatly appreciated!

ydnas B

Rock

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Fit:

True to size

I like the round profile because the shape performs well on rock features. I also find these tires hold well on kitty litter type soil, roll smooth and hold up well. Good tire for dry conditions.

Kirk R.

Superb, Durable tire

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Size Bought

29x2.35

Height

6` 7"

Weight

220 lbs

This tire is an ideal fit for me. Love the 2.35 width. Perfect balance between light weight efficient hardpack roller and a soft grippy single track tire that bites on just about everything. I've used it to test durability twice now on the 350 mile Huracan course in central FL. No complaints at all. It even aired up and grabbed the rim and sealed with a hand pump. A great do it all tire in my book

Stan P.

Pretty good XC/trail tire

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

This tire delivers in dry conditions, when wet or loose its performance/traction falls off but remains predictable. I have raced a couple late summer races and used it for training during that time period as a rear tire @ 18-20psi tubeless. Durability hasn’t been a problem but only ~200miles thus far on it before swapping it out for fall/winter. The tire rolls great and I would love try the lighter casing version next season when things dry out here in Eastern PA. BTW, I weigh about 150-155lbs.

Chris C.

FAST, EASY, DURABLE, GREAT GRIP

Fast tires with great grip in almost anything ( not tood good on loose). Love them, will be buying again for the trails I usualy ride. Tires sealed easy with a floor pump.

Andre Colon

Great tire

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

These are really becoming my favorite tire for the kind of riding I do (UT/ID single track). Vittoria makes a great quality tire. This one rolls well, holds up and is easy to mount up and seal onto the rim with a floor pump.

Mike Newberry

Great tires

Familiarity:

I've used it several times

Prefer these tires over Maxxis tires as they ride much smoother.

Desiree Stephenson