Many a gravel aficionado will be familiar with the Panaracer GravelKing name. It has been around for nearly 10 years now in one form or another, with the ‘Small Knob’ (SK) variety proving eternally popular amongst the best gravel tires for everything from hardpack trails to muddy singletrack.
The Semi Slick Plus TLC, says Panaracer, is designed for race days and dryer conditions. The bumf steers studiously away from mentioning tarmac, but for many users this tire is going to be perfect for rides where plenty of time is spent on the black stuff. It’s ideal for those longer tarmac link-ups between dry trails – and of course those trails themselves.
