Bike tyre reviews

WTB Vulpine S TCS Gravel Tyre review - turbo charge your gravel racing (in the right conditions)

The WTB Vulpine S TCS Gravel Tyre is unashamedly aimed at riders who value speed above all else; mudpluggers need not apply

By Tim Russon Published 19 April 25

Size matters — but so does the casing: a Schwalbe G-One RX Pro gravel tyre review

A modern gravel tyre for rough conditions, available in a variety of widths, that performs flawlessly

By Tyler Boucher Published 5 March 25

I've always been a fan of Continental GP tyres, and with the GP5000S TRs at 40% off this Black Friday they're a steal

You always hear great things about Continental bike tyres, and I for one love them. At 40% off I'll be buying a few of the GP5000S TRs for myself.

By Cat Glowinski Published 30 November 24

Panaracer GravelKing SK 45mm review: the talented all-rounder

We put the latest version of gravel's benchmark tyre of benchmark tyres to the test

By James Shrubsall Published 30 September 24

Continental Aero 111 26mm tyre review: grippy on tarmac but slippy through the air

With its unique vortex generators, the Aero 111 looks and performs like nothing else on the market

By Andy Turner Published 25 September 24

Durable year-round: a long term review of Bontrager's H2 Hard-Case Lite Hybrid tire

We tested Bontrager's $40/£29.99 city bike tire and came away impressed

By Katie Burke Published 10 September 23

Rene Herse Barlow Pass tires reviewed: a true All-Road tire with unparalleled ride feel

I should preface this review by sharing that my first experience with René Herse tires (formerly branded as Compass Cycles) wasn't a good one.

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 31 July 23

Pirelli P Zero Race TLR tires - fast, durable and easy to mount

There are both faster and more robust tires than the P Zero Race TLR - but Pirelli's balancing of those two competing demands is an excellent blend for racing

By Andy Turner Published 14 July 23

Schwalbe Marathon Plus tire review - robust and reliable

...because life's too short to be fixing unnecessary punctures

By Paul Grele Published 13 April 23

American Classic Aggregate gravel tire review - solid performance at an affordable price

The relatively low price tag may suggest a budget offering but does the Aggregate punch above its weight?

By Luke Friend Published 12 January 23

Schwalbe Durano Plus tire review - reliable winter rubber

Grippy, fast rolling and tough - what more do you want from a winter all-round tyre?

By Rachel Sokal Published 20 December 22

Schwalbe G-One Overland gravel & e-bike tire review - a reliable workhorse for year-round and everyday riding

We test the all-new Schwalbe G-One Overland gravel tire

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 28 November 22

Pirelli P Zero Race 4S tyre review - fast, grippy and comfortable

It's never too early to start thinking about the rubber you're going to be riding when the rain finally comes - and these Pirellis should be at the top of your list

By Paul Grele Last updated 28 July 22

Challenge Elite XP tyres review

Supple and resilient, this tyre is really pretty hard to beat

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated 13 December 21

Challenge Paris-Roubaix tyres review

We put Challenge's 27mm rubber through its paces

By Henry Robertshaw Published 23 April 16

Hutchinson Intensive 2 tyres review

Good puncture protection and impressive durability, but at the cost of a serious lack of grip.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 22 December 14

Michelin Pro4 Grip Tyre review

Michelin Pro4 Grip Road Tyre £41.99

By Symon Lewis Published 4 December 13

Panaracer Race D Evo 3 review

If you want to get extra puncture protection but not ruin how your ride feels with traditional winter tyres, maybe this tyre from Panaracer is the answer?

By Symon Lewis Published 28 October 16

Tannus Aither 1.1 25mm solid tyre review

The Tannus Aither 1.1 25mm tyre has impressive grip and obvious maintenance benefits. But it’s too hard to be comfortable on UK road surfaces if you’re planning to ride any distance.

By Paul Norman Published 20 March 18

Challenge Getaway tyres review

Fast rolling with an extremely supple casing, the wide spaced shoulder knobs shed mud quickly on hardpack trails with a sloppy coating.

By Stefan Abram Published 12 January 21

IRC Boken 36mm gravel tyre review

With a file tread and high air volume, the new IRC Boken tyre works well on dusty bridleways

By Paul Norman Published 17 August 18

Schwalbe G-One Ultrabite tyres review

Schwalbe's most aggressive gravel tyre supplies lots of grip and is surprisingly fast rolling – but it's best for rocky conditions as lateral grip in mud is a little lacking

By Stefan Abram Published 8 January 21

Hutchinson Atom Road Tubeless review

By Cycling Weekly Published 28 May 09

Challenge Pista 320 Tubular review

Challenge Pista 320 Tubular Track Tyre £73

By Symon Lewis Published 13 January 14

Maxxis Re-Fuse gravel tyre review

We've tested the Maxxis Re-Fuse 40mm tubeless ready gravel tyre. A high volume tyre with a small diamond tread, it's also available in a 32mm 700C and a 2 inch wide 27.5 inch variant.

By Paul Norman Published 11 May 17

Bontrager R4 320 tyres review

Put simply, the Bontrager R4 320 tyres are the fastest tyres that we've ever tested, overshadowing even the Continental GP4000S tyres when it comes to speed.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 6 June 16

Wolfpack Road Race tyre review

We take a look at German upstart brand Wolfpack's entry level road tyre

By James Bracey Published 18 March 20