Every avid cyclist is on the search for the perfect tire! Whether it’s to commute, workout, race, or anything in between, will we ever find the right balance?
I am going to share my honest thoughts on the Panaracer Gravel King SK TLR
I bought these tires right before I moved to Australia in June 2023. I was able to put them through the test in 3 different Continents with a variety terrain to ride through. After sliding around and putting them through the test, I can gladly say I had zero punctures thus far.
Riding with them on the road.
I first used these on a lot of mixed surface rides around Orange County in California where i was riding 60% road and 40% gravel. The roads in this area are known to be quite smooth but filled with random debris in the bike lanes at times. Which made getting flats a roll of the dice.
How they hold up in Gravel
I tested these tires out in Sunshine Coast, Australia riding 30+ kilometers on gravel per ride. The type of gravel varied between soft and dusty sand, mud, and sometimes large rocks the size of a golf ball. I was always kicking up rocks and quite scared the wrong pressure point might cause a flat. I’m glad to report they stayed strong at around 30psi.
If you want to see more details of the terrain I rode these tires through, feel free to look into this video I posted on YouTube last year.
Are these the right tires for you?
If you want minimal compromise between speed and off road performance I would urge you to try the gravel king. It is a jack of all trades when it comes to gravel tires. Although, if you care for the ultimate traction, I think this might not meet your expectations. On the contrary, if you are looking for the fastest gravel tire, this does give you a run for your money, but I think you will find one that meets your speed goals you little racer!
I may even purchase them again to meet my needs of riding in Okinawa and other parths of Japan comfortably.
The Pushbike Surfer 
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