Recommend a Tubeless Tire for Gravel

[ptourkin]

Originally Posted by saab2000

Well, it's an experiment.

Panaracer Gravelking 700x38s, Finish Line sealant and sealant injector ordered. I think I have the valve stems sitting around somewhere.

Looking forward to this experiment. Hopefully it's a step up from my Michelin Jets with inner tubes.

I would reconsider the Finish Line. The recent test on Bike Radar found it almost worthless. OTOH, the race version of Stan's (with glitter) sealed a 8mm hole.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by ptourkin

I would reconsider the Finish Line. The recent test on Bike Radar found it almost worthless. OTOH, the race version of Stan's (with glitter) sealed a 8mm hole.

I know the Internet can exacerbate things, but literally everything I've read about the Finish Line sealant from people who've tried it points to it being garbage. I started using Orange Seal out of the gate and it has given me no reason to look elsewhere.

[ptourkin]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

I know the Internet can exacerbate things, but literally everything I've read about the Finish Line sealant from people who've tried it points to it being garbage. I started using Orange Seal out of the gate and it has given me no reason to look elsewhere.

It's the only one that isn't latex-based. I watched the video, it really doesn't do anything. I've gone back and forth between regular Stan's and Orange Seal. They both work. Stan's stays wet a little longer in my observations but both are fine.

[Hilltopperny]

Local shop says the finish line is useless as well. I have been running Stans and orange seal with great success.

I keep some sealant and a tube just in case, but haven’t had any issues yet while on a ride.


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[saab2000]

I'm trying the Finish Line based on the experience of a friend who has liked it. We'll see. If it's useless I'll go elsewhere. FWIW, I'm generally not flat-prone.

[SlowPokePete]

Originally Posted by saab2000

...Panaracer Gravel King ...

Get these, you won't be disappointed.

The 38's I have measure 40mm on my rims (I think 24mm i/d)

SPP

[SlowPokePete]

^ oops looks like you did

SPP

[saab2000]

Originally Posted by SlowPokePete

^ oops looks like you did

SPP

Yup. Hope to have them up and running this coming week. Looking forward to something new.

[Hobine]

The Gravel Kings are excellent and set up tubeless easily (TLC version). I just put some 650b x 1.9 SK’s on my Haanjo.
I was very surprised how well they roll on pavement. As well or better than the WTB Byways they replaced.
On dirt roads and trails they are awesome.

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by Hobine

The Gravel Kings are excellent and set up tubeless easily (TLC version). I just put some 650b x 1.9 SK’s on my Haanjo.
I was very surprised how well they roll on pavement. As well or better than the WTB Byways they replaced.
On dirt roads and trails they are awesome.

Thats so good to hear. The byways are terrible on pavement and I just got some GKs 1.9. Hope they ride close to compass swichback hill

[fogrider]

I've been using the Maxxis Rambler in 38s for about 3 months and it's a pretty good for road and dirt in the dry. I run them about 40 psi on the road and drop them down to about 30 in the dirt. On the road they roll pretty fast pumped up but nothing like my tubulars, but my tubies can't handle the dirt...I've been running the Rambler tubeless without problems.

[trener1]

For those that are using the Gravel Kings, are you using the SK or the smooth version?.

[saab2000]

Originally Posted by trener1

For those that are using the Gravel Kings, are you using the SK or the smooth version?.

I specifically ordered the ones with the herringbone tread. I think it will serve well on the unpaved roads in my area.

[jambee]

I have been running Compass 700C x 44 Snoqualmie Pass since they were released.

They blow up to 42mm on Pacenti SL25.

I had mixed success setting them up tubeless, but I hear that Orange Seal is the magic potion to use.

For your application, which sounds like exactly my application, I don't see any need for any form of knobs in the tire. The only time knobs play a role is when it's wet and muddy. Otherwise the Compass tires are a fantastic ride.

I also have a 650B ride that uses Terrene Elwood. These pretty much must be set tubeless as they are soooooo thin. I find them to be fun and quick, but not on the same level as compass.

[Mzilliox]

Originally Posted by rst72

I really like the Challenge Gravel Grinders.

http://www.challengetech.it/products...grinder-053/en

i see they are making tubeless versions now. love my almanzos w tubes, great tire!