Best gravel tires on Reddit
179 reviews from r/gravelcycling, r/cycling, r/cyclocross and 14 more subreddits
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#1
Panaracer
4.4
(23)
"Great tyres, I did thousands of miles on them, touring and general mixed riding with no problems"
"With so much road i would go for gravelking ss instead of sk"
"Panaracer po na gravel king yung hindi ss."
"Go with panaracer gravelking slick, you won't regret it!"
"I run 35mm Panaracer Gravel King Super Slick Plus (SS+) for just this purpose and they work like a dream."
"Gravelking slick or Gravelking SK would be my suggestion."
"Panaracer Gravelkings come in 28, they are an awesome and relatively affordable tires."
"Unless you buy the ultralight (more puncture prone) version of the Rene Herse you’re just wasting your money."
"Panaracer gravelkings (or their various luxé réné hérsé equivalents)"
"I have the panaracer gravel king ss, they seem decent."
#2
WTB
4.0
(25)
"Both fantastic tires."
"Both fantastic tires."
"Good rolling and decent grab on the softer bits."
"I have WTB Byway's in 42mm and I like them quite a lot."
"If the latter, WTB Senderos on the front, Resolute on the rear."
"I've been riding WTB Resolute 42s on chunky rocky logging / forest roads."
"I find the WTB Nanos pretty good in wet and sticky (clay) mud."
"I run wtb byways, and love them."
"Great on the single tracks and flow trails."
"Great on the single tracks and flow trails."
#3
Schwalbe
4.2
(21)
"They are great, fast and grippy enough for me."
"If you want to never worry about flats again and ride when it’s wet, Schwalbe marathon plus tour’s are the way to go."
"I like Schwalbe G-Ones Speed for Autumn and Winter."
"I run these on my Open Wide and love them. They roll great and hold their own on light singletrack."
"Schwalbe thunder burts 27.5 x 2.1“ are great."
"Schwalbe g-one all around are excellent."
"I've been running Schwalbe g-one all around, and they're great on road and off."
"Always the SK. Still my favorite tire although they fling rocks."
"I'd probably say go for something semi slick in the 35 mm range like the pathfinder pro or the Schwalbe G one R or rs"
"Choose whatever fits from Schwalbe in example Schwalbe G-One Allround"
#4
Continental
4.7
(13)
"I’ve found GP5000 700x32 S TR have been terrific."
"My two recommendations are the two tires I use and keep stocked: Terra Speed."
"I think the Continental Terra Speed is a notably fast tire."
"Just get full on slicks, I ride GP5000 STR in 32 which measure 35 on my wide rim."
"Something like gravel king slick or continental GP 5000 all season."
"I went to wider Continental GP4s, and run a lower pressure (up to 80) and I almost never flat."
"They last a long time and rarely get flats."
"Conti Terra Speeds - Really low rolling resistance and good puncture protection."
"Proven and tested, Fastest road mtb tires ive tried."
"I am satisfied with my Continental Terratrail 40mm."
#5
Specialized
4.3
(11)
"Has your needs met and at $55 per, it'll give you more miles per dollar with no fear of having to stop along your commute"
"Love them"
"I’m REALLY digging the specialized sawtooth tires."
"I love them."
"I like them but they're bad in mud and a little heavy"
"I run a few different “gravel” tires."
"I haven't been lucky. They come in a 38mm."
"I’ve raced XC on those."
"They're a total sleeper tire."
"The gravel kings or specialized makes a tire called the sawtooth."
#6
Vittoria
4.2
(9)
"I'm a fan of Vittoria and WTB"
"I love the Vittorias. I have about 1,200 miles on my current set."
"I finally decided to buy a new set of wheels,, disc rotors and cassette, with a pair of cyclocross/gravel tires (Vittoria Terreno Dry 31mm)."
"I will give the Vittoria Terreno Dry 31mm a try and see if they feel safer on light gravel."
"Vittoria Terreno."
"My Specialized Crave with Stout 29”x21 iw rims have 2.25” Vittoria Mezcal and they are great!"
"Evenly spaced, similar knobs make for predictable turning on loose stuff."
"I'm a huge fan of the vittoria terreno dry's."
"Sounds like perfect conditions for the Vittoria Terreno Dry."
#7
Maxxis
4.4
(7)
"29 x 2.0” Maxxis Ikon is basically a perfect aggressive gravel tire."
"I'll vouch for the Maxxis Rambler."
"Panaracer Gravel Kings or Maxxis Ramblers. Neither have let me down."
"Maxxis Ikons, Continental Racekings."
"My bike came stock with Ramblers and no complaints."
"So far they have been a great tire for all trail conditions."
"My 2 favorites are the GravelKing (SS) and the Maxxis Velocita."
#8
Rene Herse
4.4
(7)
"Will probably be some of the best tread and ride feel you can find in that size."
"Great for road and light gravel."
"Reneherse Stampede Pass? My favorite on a Spez Roubaix."
"The knobby Rene Herse tires."
"They are pretty slick, but claim to be capable on most surfaces."
"Rene Herse 700x38mm extralight black, if you can afford."
#9
Pirelli
4.5
(6)
"Others to consider are Pirelli’s gravel line."
"Absolutely fantastic during off season."
"I'm running Pirelli Cinturado Gravel M's in 700x45c right now and I'm loving them."
"I’ve been very happy with the Cinturato H in 700x40 for the bit of packed sand I’ve encountered and it’s still quick on."
"Pirelli Cinturato H is a nice option for a do-it-all tire."
"I have good success with Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H 700 x 35."
#10
Gravel King
4.4
(5)
"I would stick with the Gravel King's."
"They rock."
"They have been amazing in wet conditions so far."
"Gravel kings work great."
"The gravel kings or specialized makes a tire called the sawtooth."
#11
GravelKing
3.8
(5)
"They’re pretty much as good on tarmac as my 30mm Corsa Pros and obviously way better on gravel and trails."
"Have u tried using gravelking sk's? theres a reason why almost everyone recommends it, cheap pa"
"My 2 favorites are the GravelKing (SS) and the Maxxis Velocita."
"Gravelking SKs roll pretty fast on pavement."
"The best tires out there are the panaracer gravel king 700x26."
#12
Challenge
4.5
(4)
"The Challenge Strada Bianca Pro HTLR is highly recommended."
"Challenge Strada Bianca's are wonderful fast tyres both on- and off-road."
"Slicker centre:- Challenge Gravel Grinder Race TLR 38mm."
"Check out the Clement LAS (33mm) or Challenge Gravel Grinder Pro (36mm). They're both excellent gravel tires."
#13
Gravelking
4.3
(4)
"Gravelking are the way for most, super cost effective for the performance."
"GravelKing are good. Maybe the regular instead of SK?"
"28mm Gravelkings (file tread, not the knobbies) should fit."
"35mm Gravelking SK."
#14
Ultradynamico
5.0
(3)
"I particularly like this one for its long tread life and comfort."
"I’ve had great experiences with the Ultradynamico tires."
"Yes, they are hyped up and but they are all I could ask for in a tire."
#15
Terravail
4.3
(3)
"They were recommended by a friend who races as being bulletproof and they have been."
"I do like the cannonballs a lot."
"I like Terravail Ramparts and Gravelkings both a lot."
#16
Pathfinder
4.3
(3)
"38mm Pathfinder Pros are perfect for the Bay Trail."
"But I think the pathfinder pros is what you’re looking for. It’s fast on pavement but rips on gravel."
"Pathfinder Pros are pretty darn good"
#17
Donnelly
4.3
(3)
"Donnelly X'plor MSO tires are the best all-round tires I have used so far."
"700 x 40."
"Haven't tried the EMP but I'm a big fan of their MSO tire."
#18
Gravel King SK
4.5
(2)
"Id go with GravelKing SKs (one with small blocks on the tread)."
"I have Gravel King SKs and love them."
#19
Pathfinder Pro
4.5
(2)
"For pure gravel (aka not mountain bike skinny) the Pathfinder Pro is hard to beat."
"Pathfinder Pro is my favorite all-arounder."
#20
Clement
4.5
(2)
"Check out the Clement LAS (33mm) or Challenge Gravel Grinder Pro (36mm). They're both excellent gravel tires."
"I ran Clement/Donnely MSOs on mine and they were pretty solid."
#21
Bontrager
4.5
(2)
"Very grippy on my local trails which are loose over hard pack."
"I really like the Bontrager GR1 tire."
#22
Hutchinson
3.0
(2)
"However, the Hutchinson Overide tyres are really good."
"I don't recommend the Hutchinson tires."
#23
Specialized Pathfinder
5.0
(1)
"Specialized pathfinders, skinny strip for the road and still tough enough for the debris."
#24
Schwalbe Marathon Plus
5.0
(1)
"If you want to never worry about flats again and ride when it’s wet, Schwalbe marathon plus tour’s are the way to go."
#25
René Herse Snoqualmie Pass
5.0
(1)
"I run René Herse's Snoqualmie Pass 42mm, and they're insanely comfortable and fast."
#26
IRC
5.0
(1)
"I have been through two sets of the IRC Boken Plus semi slick tires and loved them."
#27
Cinturato
4.0
(1)
"I've used Cannonballs and was looking at Rutlands originally but the Cinturato M and H have been tempting me."
#28
Compass
4.0
(1)
"If you had a bit of cash to spend, I'd also look at the Compass range."
#29
Panaracer Pasela
4.0
(1)
"I’d go with panaracer pasela’s for the puncture resistance in the thread and the supple ride."
#30
Maxxis Rambler
4.0
(1)
"I've got 40mm Maxxis Ramblers on my '18 Diverge Comp E5."
#31
Clement LGG Strada
4.0
(1)
"I put on Clement LGG Strada 28's. They fit the fork perfectly."
#32
CST
4.0
(1)
"I've had good experience with CST Ciudad 700x32c."
#33
Compass Tires
4.0
(1)
"I personally recommend Compass Tires Snoqualmie Pass (700x44)."
#34
Flintridge
4.0
(1)
"I love the Flintridge Pros for riding here in AZ."
#35
Surly
4.0
(1)
"Both super solid."
#36
Bruce Gordon
4.0
(1)
"They are great for serious grip in sand and mud."
#37
SS
4.0
(1)
"They are great tires for tarmac and gravel."
#38
Gravelking+
4.0
(1)
"Gravelkings felt faster but the Pathfinders were more supple."
#39
Espoir
2.0
(1)
"The espoir tires are great for road and gravel. Once you're on a trail with any mud, they are terrible."
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