The 38mm Panaracer GravelKing SK TLC tyres inflated easily with a tubeless setup on 23mm internal rims, giving a 38.4mm wide, slightly square profile. Panaracer lists the maximum pressure at 60psi, which is about the most you'd want in a tyre this large. Running them at 50 or under most of the time gave me a supple, comfortable ride and no discernible reduction in rolling speed. It also meant that they coped well with the terrible state of Wiltshire's roads. The only thing you need to watch out for is width if your frame's tyre clearance isn't massive. On a set of modern wide rims like the Hunts, these 35mm tyres measured up at 37.5mm. Value For muddier conditions, the GravelKing EXT offers a more aggressive tread with wider-spaced, deeper-profile knobs, and you should look out for Panaracer’s ‘Plus’ tyres if you’re looking for extra puncture protection. Panaracer GravelKing SK TLC performance

Puncture Force Sharp Needle: Pre-2021, this score was known as 'Puncture Resistance'. On some tires with weakly bonded casing wires, the sharp needle can split the casing wires resulting in a lower score. The combination of genuine gravel trails, cobbles, off road and on road riding gave the tyres, not just a good going over for each geographical element, but also how well they transition from one to another, and I have to say I was really impressed with the balancing act that thePanaracer Gravelking SK TLC gravel tyre managed to perform. Add some colour to your ride with the new SS23 Colour Edition Gravel King in the all new vibrant colours of Sunset Orange or Turquoise Blue. Ultra-strong reinforcing material is wrapped around the whole tyre with nylon taffeta lining the treads to provide added protection against side cuts as well as punctures from dented rims or piercings. At 309g per tyre it's pretty light, and only 19g heavier than the 32mm version. Meanwhile the 38s give a slightly bigger jump at 337g, so you could argue these are the sweet spot for weight versus width. Certainly they're a lot lighter than the outgoing 40mm Schwalbe G-One All Round tyres that came with my all-roads/gravel bike, which are about 480g.The eyewatering prices of these "gravel" specific tyres set me off in search of less fashionable but cheaper alternatives. And not tubeless either, I remain unconvinced of the benefits relative to cost of converting. I just don't suffer enough real world punctures to give it cause for serious consideration. Front doesn’t show much wear, but the rear has lost all the bumps in the center. I’m guessing it probably has quite a few more miles left in it, but I haven’t found any reference for wear markers. Price Keeping things consistent, all of the testing was done on the same bike – a steel, custom-built Mercredi – and on the same wheelset, WTB’s new carbon CZR i23 gravel wheelset featuring 23mm internal rim widths.

This compound has the same low rolling resistance as the Ultima compound. Its enhanced wear resistance makes it perfect for a long-lasting training tyre with an excellent ride. Each item entering Canada will be charged GST (General Sales Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax - varies by province) based on the declared value. Under NAFTA, items that are deemed manufactured in the US (and Mexico) are duty free. A duty (percentage) may be charged if the item is manufactured in another country. ThePanaracer Gravelking SK TLC gravel tyre is in fact a blend of both road and off-road worlds. It's actually pitched as a more aggressive version than the standard Gravelking tyre, with the knobbly side walls boasting extra grip. Tyre choice has a fundamental impact on how your gravel bike rides, so we put seven of the latest and best-selling gravel tyres to the test to find out which offers the best grip, speed and puncture protection over the rough stuff.ZSG Natural Compound: This compound has the same low rolling resistance as the premium compound. Its enhanced wear resistance makes it perfect for a long lasting training tire with an excellent ride. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. Given these shortcomings, we feel our grip test, combined with the knob height measurements, will still be valuable information when comparing tires. I tried Panaracer FlatAway kevlar liners in the RH Snoqualmie Pass. So far so good but not enough miles to be sure. These liners are light and don't noticeably affect rolling resistance but they protect only the tread. Going forward I plan to use these in most of my tires since I get cuts only in the tread.

Advanced Extra Alpha Cord: AX technology uses extremely narrow cord which is weaved at a super high density into the casing for lightness and flexibility. This increased density improves resistance to cuts and abrasions. The CX/Gravel section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. I figured I'd use this fast-acting sealant, which is capable of plugging bigger holes than the standard option, as I was expecting rough conditions over the winter, but I needn't have worried – or if they have punctured I've not noticed it. So it's a win-win. The criteria for selecting the tyres to test was a wheel size of 700c and a tyre width between 38mm and 45mm.

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When UPS Customs Brokerage handles your imports, there is no Entry Preparation Fee for routine customs clearance of UPS Worldwide Express Plus, UPS Worldwide Express, UPS Worldwide Express Saver, and UPS Worldwide Expedited shipments, including up to five classification lines. Charges may apply for more complex customs clearance procedures. We've already reviewed this tyre in the 32mm width and the more puncture-protected (and heavier) 'Plus' 38mm version, and here we are now with the 35mm – a size that's probably becoming a little less popular as ever wider is becoming the norm. Still, there's reason not to discount the middle-of-the-road 35mm option. Big(ish) in Japan Sadly however I had a spate of punctures on a wet road commute home and then and one tear that the saw the Stans sealant blow out like a Catherine wheel on plot night. 300 miles and rip tyre!