Running the 700x50's on my hardtail MTB (more of a monster gravel rig these days) and these tires are way better than the T30's. Install on WTB KOM hoops were easy, seated with no issues using an air compressor.
Ride quality is plush at PSI's I run (30F/32R) - it's like floating on a cloud. The smooth center tread is great on pavement - quick acceleration and easy to keep rolling. Going downhill on these tires are awesome - solid as a rock and FAST. On hardpack dirt and light gravel, tires handle that terrain with ease, no complaints. Going into turns, pavement or dirt, tires (so far) hold the line and haven't washed out on me. The side knobs do their job well.
Obviously these tires are NOT for super chunky/rowdy gravel or muddy conditions. However, if you're looking for a solid "all arounder" tire, you will not go wrong with the T10.
I did run the T30's on this bike and they're good - only nit is the rear tire tread wore quickly! Given the T10 are a slick center, hopefully tread life is better. The think I've noticed - the wider versions feel more comfortable. I have the 700x37's and they feel a bit less plush - I get it, that's a function of PSI and tire width. Wider is better anyway!
Prior to the T30's, I ran Conti Race King ProTection 29x2.2 for years and those were great tires. I think the T10's blow away the Conti's and T30's.
As always, YMMV...
I've been using Vittoria tires on my MTB for the past 5yrs and recently trying them on my Road bike and so far like them a lot as well... haven't been too lucky with Continental GP5k STR tires (Punctures and torn side wall)....
I recently built a Time Bike (~500mi) and opted for the retro wall color from Vittoria went on relatively easy on ENVE SES4.5 AR wheels...rides like dream but time will tell the tire life...
One knock is that you would need a bit more sealant and almost impossible to keep that tan color clean...gets dirty and stays dirty
I bought this tire for my gravel bike. I have been using the Goodyear Contender tire (40mm) which has been great, but wanted something a little smoother as my tread would wear out anyway. Since I use my bike 90% of the time for commuting on mostly paved roads and bumpy bike trails, it didn't make sense to have a tire with treads. This has been a great choice, as it can run over anything but also picks up the speed of my bike and has less rolling resistance (almost as quick as my road bike with 28mm tires). I have also used it on gravel roads during weekends and it does a good job and you can fly on the roads. However, I wouldn't recommend it for climbing steep terrain on loose material. That said I did climb some steeper gradients on gravel and it was fine. Works great in the rain. Good tire!
