Nothing changes the feel and performance of your bike like a set of supple tires. And nobody has more experience with gravel and all-road tires than Rene Herse. More than 15 years ago, our performance tests started the wide-tire revolution. Since then, Rene Herse tires have won the biggest races. They've been ridden on the greatest adventures. And they've put smiles on cyclists' faces everywhere.
From smooth asphalt to rough gravel and beyond, we’ve got you covered with four fast-rolling casings, three tread patterns, and sizes from 26 mm to 55 mm.
The original all-road tires. We introduced our supple-and-wide tires more than a decade ago, and we've continuously developed them ever since. Our tread rubber rolls faster than all others we've tested, yet offers superior grip. The chevron tread interlocks with the road surface to further increase grip, especially in the wet. A little extra rubber under the center of the tread increases longevity without compromising performance. Few tires roll as fast, and none offer more grip. Perfect for asphalt, but also ridden to victory in the biggest gravel races.
Our dual-purpose knobbies are truly revolutionary. Think of them as slicks with some of the tread cut away until only knobs remain—but with enough material remaining to preserve the grip and speed of the original slicks. On asphalt, the big knobs don't squirm or fold over: These knobbies roll as fast and corner as well as the best slick tires. In loose and slippery conditions, large knobs and generous negative space provide superb traction. And thanks to the noise-canceling tread pattern (most models), they are so quiet that you’ll forget you’re riding knobbies—until the trail gets rough and you appreciate their tenacious grip.
Our semi-slicks combine the best of both worlds. The center tread is thin and fast-rolling. It transitions seamlessly to the side knobs. The first row of knobs is anchored on the center tread for more stiffness. You'll notice the extra traction when sprinting or climbing out of the saddle and rocking the bike side-to-side. The radius of the tread is significantly larger than the radius of the casing—effectively creating a tire that corners like a much-wider tire. Perfect for fast-paced rides and races over mixed surfaces, where you need the speed of slicks and the traction of knobs.
To find the right tires for you, start by selecting your wheel size:
