Best gravel tyres for winter riding 2027: Fast gravel traction for when grip is scarce

A lot is going on with Vittoria’s Terreno T60 Pro Mixed Gravel Race tyre, and most obviously, that’s its rubber. The brand has chosen to remove carbon black from its manufacturing process, replacing it with 92% renewable and recycled materials, hence its unique colour. But as its name suggests, the T60 is built for mixed conditions, while benefiting from anti-puncture technologies with extra sidewall protection made from recycled nylon.

Although this tyre is built for mixed conditions, our Matt found it to provide excellent traction almost everywhere, so if you’re riding a mix of hard and soft terrain, this could be a great tyre for you. However, it provides a slightly different feel on the cornering front, where its feedback takes some getting used to. If it’s proper sticky mud that you’re riding, the tyre’s packed tread pattern can cling to filth, so keep that in mind before dropping the cash.

The G-One RX Pro boasts Schwalbe’s most aggressive tread pattern found on its gravel range, which hints heavily at its performance in wet and soft terrain. With it, the brand promises traction over rocky and muddy conditions, but without sacrificing too much in the way of rolling resistance. If it’s width options you’re after, this tyre is available in 40, 45, 50 and 55mm sizes.

As for performance, it’s impressive. That open tread pattern clears mud with haste, and generally, it’s a fast-feeling tyre, despite what its aggro tread pattern might suggest. With that, it offers excellent speed and grip over muddy terrain, although it’s not quite as assured while cornering hard.

Much like many of the tyres in this roundup, Hutchinson’s Tundra is built as an all-conditions tyre, promising traction over muddy terrain as well as rocky descents, all while maintaining rolling speed when the trail firms up a bit. Available in tan or black sidewalls, it also boasts the choice of Hutchinson’s Hardskin and Reinforced+ casings. There’s then a bi-compound rubber that uses a harder formulation for the centre tread, while the shoulder knobs use a softer material. Cut into the rubber is a tread pattern that’s designed for traction, but it’s spaced out enough to shed mud posthaste.

Our tester found the tyre to perform rather well when the trail is loose and rough, but that’s not without relenting rolling speed, making it an option that can hold its own over firmer ground. However, as you might expect, its traction does begin to wane when things dry out, especially on the climbs.

Perhaps better known for its road and cyclocross tyres, the Gravine is amongst Challenge’s gravel options, and it’s designed primarily to excel in soft and wet conditions and mud. That said, the brand touts it as a solid performer over roots and rocks, as well as loose gravel, so like many top gravel options, it’s set to be a great all-rounder. Similar to the rest of Challenge’s range, the Gravine is handmade using its SuperPoly Corazza Armor casing, along with Ganzo PPS2 puncture protection. Speaking of that casing, it features an impressive 260tpi thread count.

While the Gravine’s price may put a few off, it provides an excellent balance of speed and traction in the soft stuff, while translating it rather well over a wide range of conditions. Its casing is beautifully supple, too, so if comfort is a priority, the Gravine may be a great choice. The trade-off, however, is puncture protection, and it’s a bit of a pain to fit.

If looks are anything to go by, WTB’s Resolute at least looks like an excellent tyre for winter riding. With its blocky, almost motocross-like tread pattern, the brand says that it’s primed for rough gravel conditions and performance in all weather. There’s also plenty of space between those knobs to encourage swift mud clearance.

We reviewed this tyre in 2021, and since then there have been a few changes. Notably, it’s now available in a second 50mm width, and both the 42, and 55mm wide models use TCS Light/Fast Rolling constructions with 120 TPI casings and WTB’s SG2 technology.

Our tester liked the Resolute so much that he states that it’s one of the best all-weather tyres on the market, praising it for its traction in the wet as well as the dry, meaning that if you’re not one for changing tyres about, the Resolute is an excellent shout. But if you’re after a fast winter tyre, this one may not be for you, as its rolling isn’t the fastest. But hey, that’s a trade-off to be expected when shopping for grippy winter gravel rubber.