Tires
50mm = 1.97
48mm = 1.88"
45mm = 1.77
42mm = 1.65
Brands
Challenge
Challenge Gravel Grinder (46mm)
Donnelly
Donnelly MSO (42 and 50mm)
Kenda
Kenda Alluvium Pro (45mm)
maxxis
Panaracer
Panaracer GravelKing SK (43 and 48mm)
Rene Herse
Rene Herse Switchback Hill (48mm)
Rene Herse Juniper Ridge (48mm)
Pirelli
Pirelli Centurato H (45mm)
https://www.ridinggravel.com/components/pirelli-cinturato-gravel-h-tires-at-the-finish/
Specialized
Specialized Pathfinder Pro (47mm)
Soma
Soma Cazadero (42 or 50mm)
Teravail
Teravail Washburn (47mm)
Teravail Cannonball (47mm)
Ultradynamico
https://ultradynamico.com/collections/all/products/rose-jff
WTB
WTB Venture (47mm)
Kenda Alluvium Pro (45mm)
Flintridge https://shop.kendatire.com/collections/gravel/products/flintridge-pro?variant=46359767056675
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Panaracer
Panaracer Gravelking SS (48mm = 540g)
Panaracer Gravelking SS+: (48mm = 590g) [adds a bead-to-bead layer]
Rene Herse Switchback Hill TC Tire (smooth) (Standard casing: Tan sidewalls; weight = 447g) (Endurance casing: Dark tan sidewalls; weight = 513g
Teravail Washburn (47mm) [Durable] [Light & Supple = 660g] Smooth center tread; small transition lugs; larger size lugs
Teravail Cannonball (47mm) [?g]: [Durable OR Light & Supple]; Center lugs are diamond shaped and raised; transition lugs vary in height; L-shaped side lugs
WTB
WTB Byway (47mm semi-smooth): 535g. For pavement, hardpack, and gravel. Slick centerline; angular grooves; Intermediate, diamond-shaped peaks; more substantial side knobs extend down the sidewall.
WTB Venture (47mm semi-smooth): 555g; Wide range of surfaces; Elevated centerline ridges; dense intermediate peaks; two rows of outer knobs.
Bicycle Quarterly: supple gravel tires
https://opencycle.com/updates/650b--27-5-gravel--dirt-tire-recommendations-for-the-wi-de-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cvoxTEmhV8&ab_channel=PathLessPedaled
https://www.cyclingabout.com/vibration-testing-six-supple-gravel-tires/
https://www.bikeforums.net/cyclocross-gravelbiking-recreational/1231728-random-assorted-650b-gravel-tire-reviews.html
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-gravel-tyres/
650B x 48 Switchback Hill TC Tire
https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/components/tires/650b/650bx48-switchback-hill/
All models feature:
§ Clincher,
folding bead
§ Tubeless-compatible
§ Maximum
pressure with tubes: 55 psi (3.8 bar)
§ Maximum
recommended pressure – tubeless: 55 psi (3.8 bar)
§ Actual
width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 49 mm
§ Actual
width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 50 mm
§ Extralight
casing: +1 mm width
§ Tubeless:
+0.5 mm width
§ Recommended rim: 17 - 30 mm (inner width)
Standard casing
§ Supple
casing
§ Tan
sidewalls
§ 447 g
Extralight casing
§ Ultra-light,
ultra-supple casing
§ Tan or
black sidewalls
§ 408 g
Endurance casing
§ The same
ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave
§ Protective
belt under sidewalls and tread
§ Ideal for
rough gravel and tough conditions
§ Dark tan
sidewalls
§ 513 g
Babyshoe Pass 42mm
https://www.renehersecycles.com/product-category/components/tires/650b/
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Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H 650b Tire x 45 https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/bike/tyres/catalogue/cinturato-gravel-h
Challenge Gravel Grinder Race TLR 650b Tire x 46 https://www.challengetires.com/shop/products/gravel-grinder-3/55156
Kenda Flintridge Pro 650B Gravel Tire 650B x 45mm https://shop.kendatire.com/Flintridge-p/212894.htm
Kenda Alluvium 27.5 650B x 45 https://shop.kendatire.com/Alluvium-Pro-p/214922.htm
https://www.amclassic.com/products/copy-of-kimberlite?variant=42149969232029
Maxxis Rambler Folding EXO TR 650B x 47mm — £49.99
Challenge Gravel Grinder 650b Tire
The Donnelly Xplor MSO tyres have an all-round kind of theme to them and the size we tested are £65. They are available in 650B guise too.
650B x 48 Switchback Hill TC Tire (smooth) (Standard casing: Tan sidewalls; weight = 447g) (Endurance casing: Dark tan sidewalls; weight = 513g)
650B x 42 Babyshoe Pass TC Tire (smooth) (Standard casing: Tan sidewalls; weight = 402g) (Endurance casing: Dark tan sidewalls; weight = 432g)