The gravel bike tyre guide: How to choose gravel tyres

Whether you like your gravel big and chunky or smooth and chalky, there’s a set of new Bontrager gravel tyres for you. These all-new tyres 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 tyres 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 Tyres deliver pure speed in hard-packed gravel conditions with a smooth centre 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 25 mm inner rim width for comfort-boosting higher-volume road and gravel tyres and a versatile 37 mm 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 25 mm inner rim width for comfort-boosting higher-volume road and gravel tyres, and a versatile 37 mm 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 25 mm inner rim width for comfort-boosting higher-volume road and gravel tyres, and an aerodynamic 49 mm 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 tyres 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 off-road capability. Their 29 mm inner rim width makes these perfect for gravel-smoothing high-volume tyres, and the Rapid Drive 108 Road hubs keeps engagement quick.

Shop Pro 30

Paradigm Comp 25 

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

Shop Comp 25