Which Tyres?

the difference is really noticeable in these mid-size, kind-of-supple tyres

This makes sense based on my tubeless vs. non-tubeless experience too. The Ramparts are tubeless so I'll probably do that but if not try latex.

Thanks for the Conti Grand Prix Urban suggestion but they only seem to go to 35 which is what I'm currently using.

I know it's not a direct comparison but I have a pair of Ramparts in 32c that I'm not using at the moment that you're welcome to borrow to see if you get on with them before you take the plunge on buying some. Let me know if that's of interest!

I made them tubeless. And they were good. I can’t remember the pressure but they did me good.

Corsa I love. Have you looked at the armour protection from Vittoria? Or the terreno dry?

It looks like Schwalbe Duranos have changed name to One 365? Has anyone tried these and can comment if they are better/worse than the originals? I'm happy to buy the OG version but the newer 365's come on a better size range so unsure of what to go for.

Pog's tyres in le Tour had a measured width of 33.3 (front) and 32.5 (rear). Touring de France.

If I want folding 28mm tyres for my commuter without being de-breeked is the Zaffiro my only option?

Any recommendations for 26" cream coloured (or maybe some other non-black) gravel tyres? I saw these Continental RIDE tours, 26 x 1.75. Any good? They are wired rather than folding.

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The GP Urbans might not be wider, but they are very supple and ride really nice ime.
BUT, the rubber compound degrades over time - at least if stored outside and ridden during the winter. I had a pair which cracked all over in the span of two years.

Currently riding Pirelli Cinturato Velo 26mm tyres tubeless on my road bike. They're nearing the end of their lives, but have served me well in terms of grip, durability and puncture resistance. At £50 per tyre they seem about on par in terms of replacement value with other tyres out there.

Main downside to them is a penalty on rolling resistance and weight. I value certainty over speed so am inclined to stick with the Pirellis rather than go for something quicker like a GP5000, but any others that might be thrown in the mix at this stage?

Michelin Pro4 Endurance used to be good, not sure what the current status is

I still use them. I don't know when I last bought them though. I tended to buy up a bunch when I saw the 28s available because they were a pain to get for a while.

Funnily enough I was going to try out some Cinturato Velo as a wider alternative :)

But when I recover I'll be riding the Crux and probably never go below 35mm on Shittish roads.

They are more of a commuting/trekking tire. Not really comfy, nor fast-rolling.
Panaracer does(or did?) the Gravelking in 26" in black/brown, worth checking it.

Any recommendations for a 32/33c tubeless gravel tyre that actually measures at 32/33mm? I’ve been using Terreno Dry 33c tyres that measure at 38c which has been fine on my standert, but I’ve just replaced sram with ultegra di2 and I’ve lost clearance due to the front mech design so need a narrower tyre for my gravel wheelset

I don’t think you can go wrong with GP5000 STR - feel super fast but also very very good puncture resistance in my experience

Are there any better (cheaper/half decent) tyre options in 700c 32mm for a soon to be retired functional/utility bike than the Vittoria Rubino Pro IV Graphene Folding Black G2.0 700C x 32 at banana Industries for £16 each?

32 is the max I can fit under guards and narrower than that doesnt work for me.

I've got some gravelkings in 30mm (prob come up slightly bigger pending rim), new unused you can have for dirt cheap? Just want rid of them now.

Just after the cheapest 32mm slicks without leaving the house really

Rear rene herse umtanum ridge with extralight casing no longer holds air as tubeless after 6600 km.

I've put a tube in the rear one and will try finishing them off with tubes.

Probably a standard procedure with extralight casing but the mileage is solid as well.

I just come on here or facebook marketplace and see what people are selling for cheap in classifieds. People's garages and spare rooms are full of perfectly good unwanted bike tyres.

I actually picked up a good as new 35mm pirelli commuter tyre left outside someone's house the other day, stuck it on the front of my bike for 2 weeks and it's been great.

If anyone's interested, on the Ramparts, they're only £45 on Spa Cycles at the moment.

Vitoria Corsa N.EXT or Corsa Control? This is for the slightly less than ideal riding conditions - chipseal, rain, cobbles, autumnal leaves... Looking at 28-30mm, tubeless, and high probability of running their air liners/foam.

I'm being a bit of a snob and sticking to Vittoria - for both good (air liner) but also pointless reasons (Italian bikes).

BRR shows the two are very evenly matched, with the Controls having more of a tread pattern on the edges, while the N.EXT are lighter. Condor are selling the Controls at a price I wouldn't mind paying (£37).

I liked the controls a lot for that kind of riding, they are pretty grippy in autumnal conditions. My only gripe is that they wear pretty quickly, i.e. the rear started puncturing a lot after about 3-3.5k kilometres.

Ah, that's often the case. There's a possibility then that if the Controls are thicker, heavier by a tiny amount, the N.EXT might wear even faster. I wonder what the next option be? The latest gen Rubinos don't favour too well.

I'd rather get the Corsas. Cotton tires feel more supple, if you're into that.