Which Tyres?

is it wrong to put latex tubes in gravel kings on posh road bike?

The real issue here is gravel kings

Borderline. Surely the best thing about GKs is practicality, I wouldn't want to pump them daily. That said, mine are on my commuter.

You say that but with eyes closed they are literally Pavé .. same (?) tread, even the weight. Got the 26mm variant, will see how wide they are on Hed. The 'race' wheels have Pavé tubs lol.

LOL !

Paves are softer (possibly higher TPI)

These are a super nice permanent bargain: italian tyres with a really nice pattern for 14.50€:

https://cyclewear.eu/en/challenge-forte-comp-28-700x25c-race-draadband-black.html

Why?

Would be interested to hear how you think they compare to the posher tyres you've been riding. I can't fault the GKs. Even went for a quick ride round some damp woods yesterday and they did ok (32s).

I know you rate them but they're not a performance tyre.

In what sense?

Compared to what?

Is this based on your experience?

If by performance, you mean race , then you're right, but as an all rounder I don't think they can be beaten for the money. Great for a commuter, winter trainer, general road riding, and non too muddy bridalway/towpath.

In what sense?

In the literal sense, race = this;

Amey didn't say anything about racing.

posh road bike

means race tyres to me. YMMV.

You'll look like a total pleb

Tbh they aren't exactly cheap though

I dunno, those are 60tpi which are different to the 300tpi 'open tubular' challenge tyres.
My guess is vulcanised.

Also Challenge tyres are all made in Thailand.

guise i only race 3w/kg on zwift .. gonna give it a go for teh lulz. I do like the idea of full blown race tyre but they are fragile and Kent lanes are total cunt. Corsa G+ sit nicely between race and lane riding tyre, this time round just wanted to try something different. Also I totally forgot I have a pair of Corsa G+ tubs that need stretching .. now, do I take tubs to alps or just ardennes?

Anyway, still these are the nicest tyres by far in that price range - show me any other clincher tyre with a herringbone or diamond pattern for under 20€.

You know that doesn't matter right?

this guy is certified tyre badman®

But if there isn't a pattern then there wont be grip.

Yeah! Surely all these slick tyres will just aquaplane errrywhere!

It sure does matter, especially for collector/show bikes where it's more about the looks than durability.
I for example have around ten bikes, but only three of them are really used on a daily basis. The rest is just used once or twice per month, why invest in high end tyres on these?