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Plus Volume Tubeless Gravel Tires — Top 5 Options in Canada for 2025: An Expert, Lab-Informed Guide to Traction, Comfort, and Tubeless Reliability

Published on Monday, August 25, 2025

Plus volume tubeless gravel tires are wider, high-volume tires designed to be run without inner tubes and optimized for mixed-surface riding. In the 40–47c range these tires deliver lower rolling resistance on rough roads, improved traction in loose or wet conditions, enhanced puncture protection when paired with reliable sealant, and a more comfortable ride through reduced vibration and lower air pressures. Canadian riders value these attributes for long gravel routes, remote bikepacking, and all-season commuting across varying surfaces from hard-packed summer trails to wet, rocky backroads. The combination of tubeless reliability, robust casing construction, and tread patterns tuned for mixed terrain makes plus-volume options especially appealing in markets where durability, comfort, and fewer roadside repairs are priorities.

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1. Best Plus-Volume Value

2. Best Fast-Rolling Plus Tire

3. Best Allround Plus Volume

4. Best Trail-Focused Plus Volume

5. Best Cornering Plus Volume

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BEST PLUS-VOLUME VALUE

WTB Venture 47c TCS

WTB

WTB's Venture 47c TCS earns a best-in-class spot for plus-volume gravel riders by pairing a 47mm profile with WTB's TCS tubeless casing to deliver plush comfort, strong traction, and reliable puncture resistance compared with the narrower tires in this list. Technically it stands out for predictable handling and durable construction on rough terrain, and its mid-range pricing provides strong value between premium European offerings and budget alternatives.

4.2
★★★★☆

  • Supple grip

  • Plush comfort

  • Supple grip

  • Plush comfort

Review Summary

84%

"Riders praise the WTB Venture 47c TCS for its low rolling resistance and confident cornering on mixed surfaces, with reliable tubeless setup and durable tread for long use. Some users note occasional sidewall vulnerability on very rough routes."

  • Trail hugger

  • 47mm width provides stable plus-volume flotation and confident gravel traction.

  • Trail hugger

  • 47mm width provides stable plus-volume flotation and confident gravel traction.

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WTB's Venture 47c TCS earns a best-in-class spot for plus-volume gravel riders by pairing a 47mm profile with WTB's TCS tubeless casing to deliver plush comfort, strong traction, and reliable puncture resistance compared with the narrower tires in this list. Technically it stands out for predictable handling and durable construction on rough terrain, and its mid-range pricing provides strong value between premium European offerings and budget alternatives.

  • Supple grip

  • Plush comfort

  • Trail hugger

  • 47mm width provides stable plus-volume flotation and confident gravel traction.

  • WTB TCS tubeless-ready bead for easy sealant setup and lower pressures.

  • Supple grip

  • Plush comfort

  • Trail hugger

  • 47mm width provides stable plus-volume flotation and confident gravel traction.

  • WTB TCS tubeless-ready bead for easy sealant setup and lower pressures.

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$80-130 CAD

2
BEST FAST-ROLLING PLUS TIRE

Panaracer GravelKing SK+ 43c

Panaracer

Panaracer's GravelKing SK+ 43c delivers a fast-rolling, low-resistance tubeless option that remains surprisingly compliant for mixed-surface gravel despite its slightly narrower 43mm width. Its reinforced carcass and competitive pricing make it a compelling value choice against pricier European rivals, although it trades a bit of ultimate wet-grip and volume versus the wider 45–47mm models on this list.

4.4
★★★★☆

  • Speedy roll

  • Armor casing

  • Speedy roll

  • Armor casing

Review Summary

88%

"The Panaracer GravelKing SK+ 43c is widely liked for its excellent grip on loose and wet gravel, strong puncture protection, and long-term robustness, though it's heavier and a bit slower on pavement. Long-term users report consistent tubeless performance and few flats."

  • Marathon ready

  • 43mm casing tuned for low rolling resistance while retaining plus-volume comfort.

  • Marathon ready

  • 43mm casing tuned for low rolling resistance while retaining plus-volume comfort.

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Time-Saving Convenience

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Panaracer's GravelKing SK+ 43c delivers a fast-rolling, low-resistance tubeless option that remains surprisingly compliant for mixed-surface gravel despite its slightly narrower 43mm width. Its reinforced carcass and competitive pricing make it a compelling value choice against pricier European rivals, although it trades a bit of ultimate wet-grip and volume versus the wider 45–47mm models on this list.

  • Speedy roll

  • Armor casing

  • Marathon ready

  • 43mm casing tuned for low rolling resistance while retaining plus-volume comfort.

  • Tubeless-ready construction with a reinforced belt for improved puncture resistance.

  • Speedy roll

  • Armor casing

  • Marathon ready

  • 43mm casing tuned for low rolling resistance while retaining plus-volume comfort.

  • Tubeless-ready construction with a reinforced belt for improved puncture resistance.

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From 116.20$
3
BEST ALLROUND PLUS VOLUME

Schwalbe G-One Allround 45c

Schwalbe

Schwalbe's G-One Allround 45c is a market-leading, do-everything gravel tire with a finely tuned tread and tubeless-ready construction that prioritize low rolling resistance and confident cornering across conditions. As a premium German-engineered option it typically costs more than value-focused models but rewards riders with consistent wet/dry traction and refined ride quality that competes directly with Continental and WTB on versatility.

4.5
★★★★☆

  • All-terrain pace

  • Predictable grip

  • All-terrain pace

  • Predictable grip

Review Summary

91%

"Schwalbe G-One Allround 45c earns high marks for fast rolling, versatile performance and a supple ride across road and hardpack gravel; it's a go-to for many long-term riders. Some riders caution it can be less effective in very muddy conditions and needs care to avoid cuts."

  • Silent roll

  • 45mm profile offers a versatile balance of comfort, flotation, and control on mixed surfaces.

  • Silent roll

  • 45mm profile offers a versatile balance of comfort, flotation, and control on mixed surfaces.

Recreational Enjoyment

Enhanced Physical Well-Being

Schwalbe's G-One Allround 45c is a market-leading, do-everything gravel tire with a finely tuned tread and tubeless-ready construction that prioritize low rolling resistance and confident cornering across conditions. As a premium German-engineered option it typically costs more than value-focused models but rewards riders with consistent wet/dry traction and refined ride quality that competes directly with Continental and WTB on versatility.

  • All-terrain pace

  • Predictable grip

  • Silent roll

  • 45mm profile offers a versatile balance of comfort, flotation, and control on mixed surfaces.

  • Tubeless-ready bead and a tightly packed center tread for efficient rolling on hardpack.

  • All-terrain pace

  • Predictable grip

  • Silent roll

  • 45mm profile offers a versatile balance of comfort, flotation, and control on mixed surfaces.

  • Tubeless-ready bead and a tightly packed center tread for efficient rolling on hardpack.

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$90-140 CAD

4
BEST TRAIL-FOCUSED PLUS VOLUME

Continental Terra Trail 45c

Continental

Continental's Terra Trail 45c is built for higher-speed gravel riding, balancing efficient rolling characteristics with robust casing and puncture protection suited to rough roads. Technically it favors rollability over maximum volume and often sits at a mid-to-high price point, offering stronger puncture resistance than lighter, faster-focused tires like the Panaracer while staying competitive with Schwalbe on long-term durability.

4.1
★★★★☆

  • Confident cornering

  • Fast rolling

  • Confident cornering

  • Fast rolling

Review Summary

83%

"Continental Terra Trail 45c is praised for predictable traction on loose trails and solid tubeless reliability, with good puncture protection for sustained use. Users commonly mention it is a bit heavier and pricier than alternatives but delivers consistent durability."

  • Puncture shield

  • 45mm Trail-oriented width with aggressive shoulder knobs for loose and technical sections.

  • Puncture shield

  • 45mm Trail-oriented width with aggressive shoulder knobs for loose and technical sections.

Enhanced Physical Well-Being

Skill Development & Mastery

Recreational Enjoyment

Continental's Terra Trail 45c is built for higher-speed gravel riding, balancing efficient rolling characteristics with robust casing and puncture protection suited to rough roads. Technically it favors rollability over maximum volume and often sits at a mid-to-high price point, offering stronger puncture resistance than lighter, faster-focused tires like the Panaracer while staying competitive with Schwalbe on long-term durability.

  • Confident cornering

  • Fast rolling

  • Puncture shield

  • 45mm Trail-oriented width with aggressive shoulder knobs for loose and technical sections.

  • Tubeless-ready casing with robust sidewall reinforcement for added cut and pinch resistance.

  • Confident cornering

  • Fast rolling

  • Puncture shield

  • 45mm Trail-oriented width with aggressive shoulder knobs for loose and technical sections.

  • Tubeless-ready casing with robust sidewall reinforcement for added cut and pinch resistance.

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$100-160 CAD

5
BEST CORNERING PLUS VOLUME

Maxxis Rambler 45c

Maxxis

Maxxis' Rambler 45c is a practical, widely available plus-volume tubeless gravel tire that combines a fast-rolling center tread with grippy shoulders and optional EXO sidewall protection for more confidence on mixed terrain. Its broad availability and often-lower street price give it a financial advantage versus some premium European models, and multiple casing/compound options let riders prioritize either protection or speed to suit their use case.

4.4
★★★★☆

  • Race-ready speed

  • Featherweight ride

  • Race-ready speed

  • Featherweight ride

Review Summary

89%

"Maxxis Rambler 45c is celebrated for a fast, supple ride with excellent everyday gravel performance and straightforward tubeless setup; many long-term users highlight its balance of speed and grip. A minority note it trades some puncture protection for improved rolling feel."

  • Gravel whisperer

  • 45mm profile delivers big-volume stability and confident bite through turns.

  • Gravel whisperer

  • 45mm profile delivers big-volume stability and confident bite through turns.

Recreational Enjoyment

Skill Development & Mastery

Time-Saving Convenience

Maxxis' Rambler 45c is a practical, widely available plus-volume tubeless gravel tire that combines a fast-rolling center tread with grippy shoulders and optional EXO sidewall protection for more confidence on mixed terrain. Its broad availability and often-lower street price give it a financial advantage versus some premium European models, and multiple casing/compound options let riders prioritize either protection or speed to suit their use case.

  • Race-ready speed

  • Featherweight ride

  • Gravel whisperer

  • 45mm profile delivers big-volume stability and confident bite through turns.

  • Tubeless-ready casing with options that include enhanced sidewall protection for rough trails.

  • Race-ready speed

  • Featherweight ride

  • Gravel whisperer

  • 45mm profile delivers big-volume stability and confident bite through turns.

  • Tubeless-ready casing with options that include enhanced sidewall protection for rough trails.

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$80-140 CAD

What the research and independent testing say

Laboratory tests and field studies consistently show that wider, higher-volume tires can reduce rolling resistance on rough surfaces, increase cornering traction with a larger contact patch, and lower transmitted vibration to the rider. Independent rolling-resistance test labs and cycling research groups also report that tubeless systems with appropriate sealant significantly reduce the frequency of punctures and eliminate pinch flats compared with equivalent tube setups. These benefits come with tradeoffs—on very smooth, high-speed pavement a larger tire may show slightly higher aerodynamic drag—but for mixed-surface Canadian riding the net gains in comfort, grip, and reliability are supported by both lab and real-world testing.

Wider tires at optimized pressures often lower effective rolling resistance on rough surfaces by allowing the tire to better conform to small obstacles, reducing energy losses.

Tubeless setups with modern sealants reduce the incidence of punctures and pinch flats versus tubed tires, particularly on sharp gravel and debris.

A larger contact patch improves traction and braking performance, which is beneficial on loose, wet, or variable terrain common in Canada.

Reduced vibration from higher-volume tires can decrease rider fatigue over long days, improving comfort without sacrificing speed on mixed routes.

Tradeoffs include slightly higher aerodynamic drag at speed and potential weight increases; match tire choice and pressure to your typical route and riding priorities.

In Canada’s varied gravel scene the five tires profiled here — WTB Venture 47c TCS, Panaracer GravelKing SK+ 43c, Schwalbe G-One Allround 45c, Continental Terra Trail 45c, and Maxxis Rambler 45c — cover the main use cases from fast, smooth gravel to rough, technical backcountry. For a balance of puncture protection, predictable tread, and year-round versatility, the Continental Terra Trail 45c stands out as the best choice among these options for many Canadian riders. We hope you found the information you were looking for; you can refine or expand your search using the site search to match a specific tire pressure range, casing construction, or terrain type.

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