The gravel bike tire guide: How to choose gravel tires

Whether you like your gravel big and chunky or smooth and chalky, there’s a set of new Bontrager gravel tires for you. These all-new tires feature new constructions, increased puncture protection, fine-tuned rubber compounds, and updated tread patterns for any kind of gravel riding. 

The spirit of gravel is alive and well — and these tires were made to help you find it. 

BETASSO
Rugged and ready to get rowdy


Derived from the loose and rugged trails of Colorado, Betasso Tires deliver ultra-aggressive performance for grip and durability in mixed and loose conditions. 

more resistant to tread punctures 

more resistant to pinch flats

more cornering grip 

*Betasso RSL 700x45c vs. GR2 Team Issue 700x40c 

GIRONA
Speedy in every sediment


Named after the famous Catalan city of Spain, Girona Tires deliver pure speed in hardpacked gravel conditions with a smooth center and lightly-treaded side knobs.

watts faster

more flat resistant 

more cornering grip

*Girona RSL 700x42c vs. GR1 Team Issue 700x40c 

Aeolus gravel wheels 

Aeolus RSL 37V

A fast, light, and durable road wheel crafted from premium OCLV Carbon. They feature a 25mm inner rim width for comfort-boosting higher-volume road and gravel tires, and a versatile 37mm depth, all topped off with DT Swiss 240 hubs for quick acceleration. 

Shop RSL 37V

Aeolus Pro 37V 

A light and durable road wheel made from OCLV NEXT thermoplastic carbon. They feature a 25mm inner rim width for comfort-boosting higher-volume road and gravel tires, and a versatile 37mm depth, paired with Rapid Drive 108 Road Hubs.  

Shop Pro 37V

Aeolus Pro 49V 

A light and durable road wheel made from OCLV NEXT thermoplastic carbon. They feature a 25mm inner rim width for comfort-boosting higher-volume road and gravel tires, and an aerodynamic 49mm depth, paired with Rapid Drive 108 Road Hubs.  

Shop Pro 49V

Aeolus Elite 35V 

A high-value carbon wheel with a 25mm inner rim width for comfort-boosting higher-volume tires and a versatile 35mm depth, laced up with Rapid Drive 108 Road hubs. 

Shop Elite 35V
Paradigm gravel wheels 

Paradigm Pro 30 

An ultra-burly carbon wheel that takes cues from our MTB rim design for offroad capability. Their 29mm inner rim width makes these perfect for gravel-smoothing high-volume tires, and the Rapid Drive 108 Road hubs keeps engagement quick.

Shop Pro 30

Paradigm Comp 25 

A durable, high-value gravel wheel with a 25mm inner width for high-volume, comfort-boosting road and gravel tires. 

Shop Comp 25