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Vittoria tyre choice
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:55 am
by Rasta
I am looking at getting two tyres from Planet x. I have never used Vittoria before but the choice is between the Goma and Gato.
I have UST rims and tubeless. 29er hardtail.
Is TNT compatable with UST. (Tubes no tubes).
As a heavy weight I assume the Goma would be a better choice. Gato better for wet winters.
Anyone tried either?
Re: Vittoria tyre choice
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:03 pm
by jamiep
Both are XC, defo not mud. Gato is slightly more aggressive, I think. If a winter mud tyre is required, I wouldn't bother but go for the Chunky Monkey
Re: Vittoria tyre choice
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:48 pm
by johnnystorm
I used to use the Gato on my SS winter series xc bike. Great tyres in the goop and no problems with punctures. I thought the Goma were the Trail beefy ones?
Re: Vittoria tyre choice
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 5:52 pm
by johnnystorm
Goma AM tyres:
https://m.pinkbike.com/news/geax-goma-2 ... -2015.html
The new Gato tread looks very similar to a Maxxis Beaver.
I'm using the OO Smorgasbord which is a good all rounder (had Vittoria Peyote on but very much a summer tyre) but at the current PX random price lottery I'd stick with the Vittoria's until they come in at a tenner again.
Re: Vittoria tyre choice
Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:16 pm
by Rasta
The Planet x prices are a bit daft so I went with the Gomas. At that price I can always try the Gators later.
Cheers for the replies.