My current gravel (Clement Xplor 40) tyres are approaching replacement. I’d like to increase the volume a bit, plus jump on the fashion wagon with some tan sidewalls. Ideally a smooth centre section with some tame tread on the sides. Pie in the sky? Any ideas?

Soma Cazadero: 42c, tan wall, smooth centre section with tread on the sides.

WTB Resolutes?

Panaracer Gravelking SK 700×43?

Challenge Gravel Grinder 700×42

WTB Venture available in 40, 47 or 50.

I’ve been impressed by these and available in tan wall:

https://road.cc/content/review/255145-specialized-pathfinder-pro-2bliss-ready-tyre

Schwalbe G-One in 40c

PX are flogging them for £18

Tan sidewalls rock.

Compass (now called René Herse apparently) Steilacoom are awesome but only 38mm and might be a bit knobbly for you (but they do roll well). I’ve had them on for a few months now and am about to order some more.

They do others that would be worth a look –

Wwaswas I’ve been looking at those how do you find them?

42mm resolutes +1

Slightly beefier option WTB Nanos, they roll beautifully.

I have WTB Horizon’s on my Glencoe.

They are do able off road but I wouldn’t want to hack into a corner on them.

Depends on how you use the bike I guess.