Ok. Bringing this thread back up as after 2 punctures in the space of 15 miles this morning I have concluded that the Panracer Gravel Kings will not cut it for winter commuting.
Both punctures this morning were as a result of sharp grit. I had to pick both pieces out of the tube.
The 30 mile to work are along roads that are very isolated and covered in all sorts of crap from tractors … I also have to hack 7 miles down a gravel trailway. Just thought I’d mention this as what ever tyre I try next it needs to be one that can handle grit, thorns …
I even installed a Panracer puncture belt at the weekend in the rear tyre and injected 60ml latex into the front tube, neither of which appear to have worked.
People have recommended the Durano DD’s but are they just as likely to puncture from grit?
I know I am trying to find the holy grail here, but unless I can find a decent puncture proof tyre I might just have to quit winter commuting 🙁