Originally Posted by
Lava
I tried commuting on the Gravelking slicks this last summer, and would advise against them. I had several flats in a few month period between a set of the regular Gravelkings, and a replacement set of the "puncture protection" versions.
I think they're great tires, it's hard to beat their lightness and speed for a wide tire, but they might not offer the best durability for frequent commuting.
Gotcha. That being said, how do they handle (being microtread) on less than asphalt surface? I don't have much in the way of off pavement riding, but there are a few corners on the ride that it's easier to cut across a small dirt section, usually leaned in and relatively quick