Pirelli Cinturato Cross M
Motorsport Compound. Uncompromising Grip.
The engineering hallmark of the Pirelli Cinturato Cross M is its single-compound SpeedGRIP Formulation. Developed directly from Pirelli's rally racing technology, SpeedGRIP provides high mechanical grip on both dry and wet surfaces without sacrificing tread durability or rolling resistance. Paired with a medium-profile tread block layout featuring wide spacing, the Cross M sheds sticky mud instantly to ensure continuous traction through greasy off-camber turns and technical course features.
Why the Cinturato Cross M is a Race-Ready Powerhouse:
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SpeedGRIP Single-Compound Rubber: Delivers high chemical and mechanical grip across dry, damp, or muddy terrain while maintaining low rolling resistance on hardpack straightaways.
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Medium-Profile Self-Cleaning Tread: Medium-height knobs provide deep mechanical bite into loose soil, while generous spacing prevents mud packing between the lugs.
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TechWALL Gravel/CX Armor Casing: High-strength woven fabric layer wraps from bead-to-bead, offering exceptional protection against sidewall cuts, pinch flats, and sharp debris.
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Tubeless-Ready Bead Seal: Aramid folding bead profile engineered for secure air retention and seamless mounting on modern wide rim channels, even at low pressures.
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UCI-Compliant 33c Sizing: Engineered specifically to meet strict 33mm cyclocross race regulations while offering a plump, supple footprint for traction.
Technical Specifications:
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Discipline: Cyclocross / Mixed Terrain
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Construction: Tubeless-Ready (TLR)
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Casing: 127 TPI TechWALL CX
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Compound: SpeedGRIP Compound
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Size: 700x33c (33-622)
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Bead: Folding Aramid
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Weight: ~390 grams
The Alegro Perspective: If you only want to mount one set of cyclocross tires for an entire racing season, the Cinturato Cross M is hard to beat. Pure mud tires feel slow and squirmy on pavement or dry grass, while file treads leave you sliding around the second it rains. The Cross M hits the sweet spot. The knobs are spaced far enough apart to shed mud effortlessly, but the reinforced TechWALL casing means you can run lower tire pressures through rocky, root-filled sections without worrying about pinch-flatting your rim.
Motorsport Engineering. All-Condition Speed. Master Every Lap with Pirelli.