Panaracer runs an annual limited-color release of its GravelKing line, and this round lands the proven SK semi-knob tread in two new shades: Cranberry, a deep berry red, and Honey Butter, a warm golden tan. The GravelKing SK LTD is the same tire underneath the color — full tubeless-ready construction, the current ZSG Gravel compound, and TuffTex bead-to-bead casing. If you've been running SK tires and want the same performance with a colorway that won't come back once it sells out, this is that tire.

The semi-knob pattern sits in the middle of the GravelKing range, less aggressive than the X1 and more grip than the semi-slick SS. Closely spaced center knobs keep rolling resistance down on pavement and hardpack, while taller shoulder knobs give you bite when you lean into loose corners or push through soft sections. It's the tread a lot of riders settle on when they want one tire that handles maintained gravel, dirt, and rough tarmac without swapping between road slicks and knobbies for every route.

Construction carries the current GravelKing updates. TuffTex uses a supple, high thread count casing fortified with Panaracer's own bead-to-bead puncture protection. The ZSG Gravel compound is Panaracer's Zero Slip Grip rubber, formulated for gravel and built to hold consistent performance across a wide temperature range so grip doesn't fall off in cold or heat. BeadLock is engineered for a broader range of rims, including hookless and clincher types, with mounting often achievable using a standard floor pump. ... Read More