Which Tyres?

You'll need something like Corsa (Control) Tubeless or the Challenge HTLR range if you want that level of comfort. All vulcanized/one-piece tubeless tyres are harsh in comparison to a cotton tyre.

I know it's almost impossible to match Veloflex, I just don't want to have something as wooden as Marathon Plus or other tyres with thick anti-puncture layer.

I found them rather comfortable, I ran them at about 40/45psi, but I've never used cotton tyres or latex tubes, so I may have a low base level of comfort.
If I ever run 32s again, I'll definitely get another pair.

Slightly off-topic as I've already bought tyres but I was wondering if there are any forum approved ways of blacking out / removing the garish manufacture logos?

I use a posca pen

Buy ultradynamico or compass tyres, minimal branding
;)

Just use a Sharpie/your preferred brand of permanent marker

@MCamb is that some kind of lacquer marker?
@jontea got an offer I couldn't refuse. Two great tyres for less than one of the ultradynamicos ;)
@Jameo I tried a standard black permanent marker but it's not well covering.

They’re paint pens, worked nicely ime

Cheers! Just tried it and they seem to work really well.

Good deal on Vittoria terreno dry tubulars
@leggy_blonde ?

Merlin have them for the same price.

File tread tubulars are very niche, even in cross circles, because you use them so infrequently and the advantages of tubulars, ability to run at much lower pressures, makes much less difference when the ground is dry and hard.

I've got a set of those in 33mm for next season. I was really impressed with the tubeless versions so the the super supple tubs should be even better! They aren't as on/off as traditional file treads, the "file section" is a very clever design and the side knobs have an intermediate row making the transition smooth. They are more versatile than traditional file treads. Always run the fastest tyres you can get away with...

I remember you swearing by these. I have the Zero and liked them for the dry of two summers ago, didn't get a chance to run them last summer tho, where I would have gotten away with the Dry ones in most cases

I promote the tubeless version so much, I'm shocked that Vittoria haven't approached me with an #influencer contract.

Great tyres.

Looking for views on Cinturatos. Thinking the 35s. How was rolling resistance and wear?

Pretty quick, mucho grippy, bout average wear, get some!

OK. Done. Fanx.

Oooook Classic Stoo61 move this but having done all the research and made my choice and ordered the Pirelli Cinturato Velo in 35mm width...I THEN notice that Pirelli says they are incompatible with rims wider that 24mm.

Naturally, I have 25mm wide rims. This set me off down the rim width to tyre width rabbit hole with varying opinions over the last decade. I have had Schwalbe G One Speed 35mm on these rims, easily and apparently well seated tubeless and didn't feel or see any issue although apparently they aren't suggested as compatible either...

Lightbicycle say their WR45 rims are compatible with 28c-50c, which is precisely why I got them. I wanted to ride 35mm tyres primarily with the option to use 45 + gravel tyres.

What say the hive mind with regards to rim width and tyre width compatibility? Simply sub optimal or downright dangerous to get wrong?

(I am almost certainly going to fit them and ride them and see what I think because I want these tyres to work)

They'll be fine

Fit and forget . I rate the tyres as well. They do seem to ooze latex for a while though.

Good to hear, troops and I love that dirty talk.

I've got 32s on here at the moment, wonder if there is clearance on my bike for 35s just for a touch more comfort and grip. By eye, it looks like there is a 5-6mm gap between wheel and chainstay. Thoughts? Or should I just get a new frameset?

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should I just get a new frameset

Well now you mention it.. isn’t that always the answer :)

Generally you don't ride road bikes in mud so smaller gaps are fine. If you do find your tyres caked with mud though, make sure you clean sooner rather than later, lest your frame gets scuffed to buggery.