I am extremely disappointed with the new Specialized Turbo tyre. Despite my high expectations, it has proven to be dangerously ineffective on wet roads. The tyres slip even with minimal power when going up slight inclines, and they recently caused my first crash in years while navigating a roundabout at a slow pace. After putting over 40000km on my bike using the previous gen S-Works Turbo tyre without any issues in wet conditions, this new model is a severe downgrade. It's unusable and poses a serious safety risk.

Smooth on the road.

This bike checks all the boxes for light-weight performance, design, handling and appearance. The frame and fork yield a ride that is on the rails, jumps when you start to climb and handles like an extension of your body. Shimano Di2 is flawless. With the option of using wider tires up to 32c, this is the perfect performance road bike.

I don't understand why people are saying it is slippery. I use this on my rear wheel in dry and wet conditions and haven't had a problem. Not to mention, it is the one tyre that I have never had a puncture on yet. I could be just lucky. I am about to replace it with a new one as it has become very worn. I am also going to replace my front tyre because it is also due. I will keep an eye on how slippery they are. Maybe you need to use two to notice this, but I haven't noticed anything different.

I honestly can't understand when I see that the majority of buyers and online reviews say wonderful things about the tire when my experience is exactly the same mentioned by 2 buyers here on reviews. They are abnormally slippery when cornering. The bike literally runs away. I've previously had the old turbo and swork turbo models (always with tubes) and I've never had this scary experience I'm having with this model. All this in dry tar. Money thrown in the trash.

Added 2mph to my usually average speed on my first training ride out with these bad boys (as compared with my previous Vittoria's). Gives the bike a whole new feel and I like that I can run them at lower psi. Would highly recommend

Fast, smooth and grippy tire in the dry but find it to be a little squirly in wet conditions.

Loving this new version of the Sworks turbo tire, tube only version . Lighter and 1000 miles with no flats, using a turbo tube on one bike and a latex on another.

Bought these based on a good review on cycling media. I wanted a puncture resistant but light, grippy Autumn /winter tire. On my first trip out in September,both tires front and rear, punctured. I put this down to Autumn debris in the road. Two weeks later I got a bad puncture in the rear tire and discovered that it had ripped through. I will be returning.

This is the first set of the new turbo T2/T5 that I have used and they are definitely improved over the previous S-Works turbo. Seem to corner better and seem more "grippy", possibly better rolling resistance also? I loved the old Turbo's and these are better. I ran 700x26 on the old and ordered the same size on the T2/T5's and they seem narrower? Could possibly be my perception but will order the 700x28's for the other bike.

The only tyre I use on my bike.

Worst tire ever. Very tight and hard to mount on carbon wheels. Multiple punctures, thorns?!!. Went tubeless and small pinholes wouldn’t seal. I would never buy these again.

Even the punctures I have gotten with this tyre have barely gone through. All the other tyre models I have used always got shredded. While riding this model tyre, I have only ever had slow leak punctures, never any large cuts in the tyre. Well done, and please keep on improving them.

Fast with excellent grip

Measures exact size advertised which was a pleasant surprise.

Amazing handling with very low rolling resistance. I found them to be much faster and better support and handling than the S-Works Turbo. They do seem to run a bit smaller. I normally run 28’s but going to try the 30’s

I have been riding the Cottons but when I went to buy new ones after a puncture the Specialized Concept store in Frejus, France told me that they Cottons were discontinued. I loved the feel of the Cottons on the road but they are a little thin, fragile and puncture prone, especially after a few Kilometers. I bought the T2 T5s and rode them in La Vencoise, a Gran Fondo in Vence France. They felt good but not as comfortable as the Cottons which were exceptional. I think that the T2 T5s are the way to go as they are great quality, comfortable enough and more resistant to punctures.

In short, Tires live up to the expectations, rolling resisstance is minimal and I love that. Ive ridden over some rough roads with unexpected bumps and so far so good. It rained during todays ride, and regarding about them being slippery on wet or dry surfaces, have not had that issue yet, I mean I dont go braking or turning curves carelessly so no problem there atleast for me. Very happy with these i was reluctant due to the price but i gave in, and i must say its a good investment. Ride safe and keep the rubber side down:sign_horns|type_3:

I have the exact same feedback as James ; those tires are ridiculously slippery, it is unmanageable !

Hi, I have never done this before but feel it necessary. I’ve been riding s-works turbos since they first came out. I can’t recall how long, double digits. They’ve always been, coin the term “like Velcro” even in the wet, which I ride, and enjoy. These new s-works turbos are ridiculously slippery, dry and wet conditions. Be aware and careful, modulating in the dry can lead to sliding even. In the wet, I’ve been 2 wheel drifting only to catch a brake bump in the tar that stopped me from crashing. I entered the corner with care to conditions etc. Once also at a set of lights, yes, smooth bitumen and slight rain BUT taking off at the lights, minimal torque the rear tyre spun, haha, no traction at all. Absurd! I can’t recall having ever done that! I had to pull over, there was no visible contaminants on road or tyre. I’ve just come back from a ride, DRY! And slid twice under modulation and correcting around a small ditch. Buyer be aware!

My issue was taken care of immediately! Thank you! So far i really like these new S Works Turbo tires

Thank you thank you Specialized for making an inner tube-only tire. These can be mounted on the rim with your hands no problem, and they inflate nice and round, no lumps and bumps and hassles getting the bead seated properly all the way around the rim. Nice and light, super fast rolling. All around excellent.