Originally Posted by
choddo
I might get some 30s for my gravel bike when it’s on road. What tyres do you use?
I’m using Conti GP5000S TR in 30 mm. I think Conti have nailed it with these. They mount very easily on my DT Swiss carbon rims and hold up well on our rough, potholed roads. Grip and ride is excellent too in dry and wet conditions. I’m keen to try the 32c version for even lower pressures and comfort.
Previously I used Pirelli P Zero TLR 30 mm and they were harder to mount (required a few blasts with my boost track pump) and far more prone to cuts on my local roads. I thought it was just bad luck the first time, but the cuts kept on appearing on both tyres and I had to plug both of them. After just 500 km I gave up on these tyres. The Contis have been far more durable in this regard. Just a couple of very minor cuts and only one obvious puncture were the sealant did its magic. Not had to plug one yet.