Gravel tires . . . Any faves?

[BumbleBeeDave]

… on Boyd Pinnacle hookless.

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Will you be using them with or without tubes Dave? My recommendation would be different depending….

[Jaybee]

Originally Posted by prototoast

On about 50% of the rims I've used them on, they fit loose and leak at the bead. Tires from other brands I've used (Vittoria, Schwalbe, Specialized) fit much more reliably.

Same. And they seem to have about a 30% success rate for remounting after the bead has been stretched.

[Spdntrxi]

I had a good experience with 700x35 Terraspeeds. Did BWR with them and a few other rides.

[prototoast]

Originally Posted by BumbleBeeDave

… on Boyd Pinnacle hookless.

I would definitely not run Gravelkings on hookless rims.

[BryanE]

Conti Terra Speed for fast gravel
Or
Schwalbe G-One All Around

[Davist]

I'm always an outlier it seems around here using DTSwiss PR1600 wheels with GK SS 43s most of the time (hand pump to seat), love them for 90% of dirt road riding (didn't like Schwalbe G ones) for the 10% I'm on snow/really rough stuff I use 650 hookless light bicycle wheels with Schwalbe thunder burts (these take a compressor) in 2.1, yes they weep a little sealant for a while, they're also surprisingly fast and give reasonable traction in all but the deepest mud

[BrazAd]

I absolutely love the WTB Riddler 44mm tires I put on my 2021 Salsa Warbird in January when I took the boat anchor OEM wheels off and out new Roval CL wheels on.

Almost 2,000 gravel/dirt miles on them since without one issue. Highly recommended!

Gary


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[NHAero]

Originally Posted by prototoast

I would definitely not run Gravelkings on hookless rims.

I have close to 5,000 miles on 650B BTLOS M-i22A hookless rim wheels with GK slicks in 38 and 42mm and haven't noticed any issues at all. Running them at high 30s to 45 psi, depending on route. As I have noted previously, the rear tires don't have long life - I get about 2,000 miles on the rear. Mostly pavement but plenty of dirt and D2R2 type rides too.

[XXtwindad]

Gravel King SK 43c. Not sure what everyone else is talking about

[NHAero]

I'm running 650B on my Bingham, and have a similar wheelset coming for my Litespeed (BTLOS WM-i22A, hookless, 22mm ID). The tires I've been using are Gravelking slicks, 38 and 42mm, tubeless. As the current 42mm pair on the Bingham are almost worn, I will probably go back to 38mm on that bike. I was curious about maybe trying the Litespeed with slightly wider tires, but preferring to stick with slicks rather than knobbier tires. What I seem to notice is that in the GK range, the 42mm weighs 350g and the 48 jumps up to 520g. Looking around at other brands, so far the only larger supple slick I have found is the Rene Herse Switchback Hill in 650Bx48. Are there other 650bx47/48 lightweight supple slicks (say, 400g-ish vs >500g)?

[Davist]

Originally Posted by NHAero

I'm running 650B on my Bingham, and have a similar wheelset coming for my Litespeed (BTLOS WM-i22A, hookless, 22mm ID). The tires I've been using are Gravelking slicks, 38 and 42mm, tubeless. As the current 42mm pair on the Bingham are almost worn, I will probably go back to 38mm on that bike. I was curious about maybe trying the Litespeed with slightly wider tires, but preferring to stick with slicks rather than knobbier tires. What I seem to notice is that in the GK range, the 42mm weighs 350g and the 48 jumps up to 520g. Looking around at other brands, so far the only larger supple slick I have found is the Rene Herse Switchback Hill in 650Bx48. Are there other 650bx47/48 lightweight supple slicks (say, 400g-ish vs >500g)?

I have a pair of the pacenti badged 42s but I think they're the same as the file tread gravel kings. Rolled much better than expected, and definitely 4 steps up from the stock WTB Horizons

[rowebr]

Great thread, I have way too many ideas now for new gravel tires to try.

Find a deal on a set of lightly used gravel tires recommended here, get em and try them out. You never know for sure what may work best for the kind of rider you are.

I've ridden 38mm GravelKing SK, 33mm Tracer, 38mm Rambler, and 35mm Bon Jons. My favorites are the Ramblers. On Ramblers I feel the most confident descending and cornering on dirt/gravel, they roll just fine on pavement and very well on a variety of off-road surfaces. One of my best race results was on Ramblers, the 80 mile Dirty Kitten Gravel Race, that's definitely part of the reason I like them!

[EB]

Originally Posted by Jaybee

Same. And they seem to have about a 30% success rate for remounting after the bead has been stretched.

This. I toss Gravelkings in the garbage after they get pulled off the rim. An absolute crap shoot on re-seating after the first time.

[gcartelli]

Originally Posted by cgolvin

I'm very happy with the Schwalbe G-One Allround that I've been using for a few months (with tubes). Was previously on GK SS (32) that were very nice on pavement but seemed less durable than the Schwalbe (cut sidewall after very few miles). Have also heard very good things about the Pirellis mentioned above.

Been thinking about running the Schwalbe G-One RS with tubes. Any comments on the pressures you use?

[shoota]

I've never had an issue with running GKs tubeless, whether new or re-used. They fit just like any other tire I've used, on several different wheelsets. But that's not why I wouldn't choose them, they don't call them GravelSlings for no reason.

I love Pathfinder Pros however.