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Best wide road tyres

  • 28-05-2025 11:32PM
    #1
    Jimbo789
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭


    I have a set of gravel wheels with 27mm internal width rims. The minimum tyre width they are compatible with is 35mm. I want to try road tyres on the wheels. I'm was considering the 3 options below, any recommendations of which to choose?

    Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR 35 mm - 400g

    Continental GP 5000 AS TR 35mm - 425g

    Schwalbe Pro One 38mm - 410g



Comments

  • #2
    jamesd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,575 ✭✭✭jamesd


    GP 5000 are a good tyre, I run them in 32mm.



  • #3
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,777 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    I have the GP 5000 35mm on my CX bike, comfy and holds speed. Never tried the Pirelli. Lots rate the Schwalbe one but mine lasted a fortnight of commuting, and ripped apart with one skid stop, so not for me.



  • #4
    Jnealon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,097 ✭✭✭Jnealon


    I ran the Pirellis 32mm and found they lacked grip and were prone to punctures. I am now running the 4s version and find them great



  • #5
    Large bottle small glass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,603 ✭✭✭Large bottle small glass


    https://www.bike24.com/p2214431.html

    Brilliant tyre and significantly cheaper than what you have looked at



  • #6
    JMcL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,847 ✭✭✭JMcL


    I had Panaracer GravelKing 35mm slicks for a couple of years which I liked. Rolled fast and were comfortable (plus available in tan wall). Small bit of sketchiness cornering in the wet but nothing too serious.



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