Originally Posted by
N00dle
Nice, I'm kind of leaning towards the Gravel Kings. Not uber expensive like the Marathon Supreme but the more I read about them the more I like them on paper.
I only have about a 3 mile commute but the 2nd mile is through a bit of an industrial area where nails and such get dropped off the back of work trucks. I don't want to have to swap ties all the time so weekend distance rides are also a thing. I can swap tires if need be but would prefer something all around.
With that potential for punctures, I'd certainly favor Schwalbe Marathon Plus, which I have on my commuting bike. They aren't the fastest tire on the road (actually they are pretty slow) but they do provide the comfort that you won't often be late for work.
I have Gravel King SKs on a hybrid bike and like them very much. They were a bear to mount on the rims though. Perhaps the kevlar bead will stretch a bit making it easier, but I don't look forward to having a puncture with them.
Tough choice.