Gravel Tire Shootout: Pirelli Cinturato vs. Maxxis Rambler | Gear Reviews

To say there’s a truckload of tire options for your gravel bike would be the understatement of the year. EVERY big tire brand has secured a spot on the bandwagon, and weeding through the mess of widths, tread patterns, rubber compounds, and protective casings has become increasingly difficult. The Maxxis Rambler and Pirelli Cinturato are two of our favorites, but which one is better and why? Tune in to hear what Andy has to say!

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0:00 – Intro
0:15 – Why it’s Hard to Choose the Right Gravel Tire
1:17 – The Fast Knobby vs. The Low-tread All-rounder
1:45 – The Maxxis Rambler
2:52 – The Pirelli Cinturato
3:45 – How I Tested Them
4:30 – Wet Weather Performance
4:40 – Cinturato Use Case & Performance
5:05 – Rambler Use Case & Performance
5:34 – So, Who Wins?
6:15 – Q&A
6:30 – Q1: Puncture Resistance
7:18 – Q2: Which one is better for lighter riders?
8:13 – Q3: Which one is better on punchy/loose climbs?
9:10 – Outro

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