We’ve been seeing a slow resurgence of the ‘skinwall’ tire recently, but by the looks of things in Taipei – they’re about to be back in a big way. We’ve already seen new tires with the brown treatment from Maxxis, WTB, and Onza but the same could be seen over at Vee Tire Co. as well as Panaracer. Whether you’re looking for plus, mountain, or gravel, if you dig the skinwall look there will be a lot more options in the near future…
For Vee Tire Co., the skinwall look is still in development but will be available soon. To be delivered to OEM customers first, aftermarket tires will follow but without an official date. All skinwall models are single ply and tubeless compatible and will be offered in various sizes including plus tires.
Not to be left out, Panaracer has a skinwall tire of their own with the Gravel King SK. Sold in 700 x 35 and 40mm casings, the tires are tubeless compatible though Panaracer points out that all Gravel Kings can be run tubeless even if it isn’t labeled. Built with 120tpi casings, the tires are available now in black or skinwall for $39.95. Panaracer will be offering the Gravel King Slick and SK in new 650b x 48mm and 700 x 52 sizes as well.