Panaracer's GRAVELKING collection covers every tread pattern a mixed-terrain rider could need, from aggressive off-road knobs to fast-rolling slicks, all built on the same tubeless-ready foundation that's made GRAVELKING a benchmark range since its introduction. Whether you're chasing hardpack singletrack, loose gravel, or stretches of open tarmac between the dirt, there's a tread profile here engineered specifically for that surface, rather than a single compromise tyre asked to do everything.
The GRAVELKING Slick, for speed when the terrain allows it
Not every gravel ride is off-road the whole way, and the GRAVELKING Slick exists for the tarmac and hardpack sections where tread pattern only adds rolling resistance. It pairs a smooth contact surface with Panaracer's ZSG rubber compound and AX-Alpha casing, the same core technologies used across the wider GRAVELKING range, so you're not trading away puncture protection or durability to get the lower rolling resistance. It's the tyre to reach for when your route is more road than trail, or when you're running a dedicated gravel bike as a fast commuter or all-rounder.
Choosing your tread across the range
The GRAVELKING SK and SK+ bring a more aggressive, knobbled tread for maximum traction on loose gravel and rougher off-road sections, while the ZX and ZX Plus sit in between, offering a versatile pattern suited to mixed surfaces that swing between hardpack and looser terrain. The X1 and X1+ combine a supple casing with reinforced puncture protection for riders tackling unpredictable, rutted, or flint-strewn routes. Working from Slick through to SK, you can match tyre choice to the actual balance of surfaces on your regular routes, rather than settling for one tread doing a job it wasn't designed for.
Tubeless-ready across the board
Every tyre in the GRAVELKING line, including the Slick, is tubeless-ready (TLR), letting you run lower pressures for extra comfort and grip without the pinch-flat risk that comes with tubes. This is combined with Panaracer's puncture protection layers and durable casing construction, giving a setup that's built to withstand the demands of long gravel days without constant tube changes or pressure top-ups. Colour Edition and limited-run versions, including the Dirty Reiver 10th Anniversary and 2026 Colour Editions, use the same underlying construction, so choosing a distinct look doesn't mean compromising on the ride quality the range is known for.
Whichever GRAVELKING you choose, from the fast-rolling Slick to the grippier SK and X1 patterns, you're getting tubeless-ready construction and Panaracer's proven compound and casing technology underneath. Browse the full range above to find the tread that matches your riding, and mix and match front and rear if your routes call for it, a common approach among gravel riders looking to balance speed with control.
