Tire recs? 700c x 35 for commuting use

[hozn]

I am running the Schwalbe G-One 35mm tires as my “off-road” tires. They roll pretty fast on the road when pumped up to near 50psi and then hook up great on single track or gravel at lower pressures. I run 30-35/35-40 (f/r) if I will be riding off-road (I weigh ~175lbs). Schwalbes are really only affordable from abroad ($45/tyre from Merlin Cycles).

So that is probably the best option I have ridden. Specialized Trigger tires in 38mm are similar in size (they run small) and similar in performance.

Probably if I was only going to ride some occasional gravel I would use the Specialized Roubaix Pro 2BR 30/32 tire. That is inexpensive ($40) order able through the LBS (or direct from the big S) and a faster tire on pavement.

Actually if the gravel was really exceptional, I would just ride my Schwalbe One (or now Pro One) 28mm tires. They seem to do fine on gravel and are so much nicer than the other tires mentioned on the road.

(All of these are run tubeless.)

[Crickey7]

A little bit cheaper ($30 or so) is the Kenda Small Block 8’s, which come in a tubeless version. They’ve worked out pretty well for me.

[AFHokie]

While a little on the heavy side, I’m happy with the Schwalbe Mondial tires for commuting. They’ve advertised as one of their best puncture resistant tires & long-established lasting tires. I’ve read reviews of people claiming 10k miles from a set.

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[Jason]

Not sure if they make them this wide, but in 28mm I commuted for 3 years on Continental Grand Prix 4 Season with only a single puncture (28mm).

[worktheweb]

I’ve been happy with Continental Touring Plus tires. Good flat resistance and good ride feel, might be slicker than you’re looking for if you’re doing a lot of off-road riding, but handles stuff like the C&O just fine. Also pretty inexpensive.

[huskerdont]

Not sure what kind of weight you’re looking for, but I’ve had great luck with Michelin Proteks on my CX bike this summer. In addition to downtown and trail, I’ve ridden quite a bit of gravel and dirt (Vermont) with them too, and they’ve been bombproof. Bonus is that Western Bike Works has been selling them for next to nothing ($11.04 on sale from $24). I’ve been riding the 32s, which are listed at 595 g, but the 35s seem quite a bit heavier at 730 g.

https://www.westernbikeworks.com/product/michelin-protek-700c-tire

[JustinW]

The current tires are listed at 360g FWIW. Some recommendations were for tires twice that or worse. Ideally want to stay in that range.

Again, the vast majority of miles will be on pavement, so really looking for something pavement / commuting oriented vs. offroad focused.

[hozn]

I would get some Schwalbe S-One or Specialized Roubaix Pro 2BR if it is mostly pavement but you want a larger-volume or more flat-resistant tire.

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