Best Gravel Tire Pressure? Real-World Test Results Inside

Does gravel tire pressure really make a difference? I tested it to find out.
Using the Zipp tire pressure calculator as a starting point, I ran a series of real-world tests on my usual gravel loop—comparing comfort, control, and average speed across different pressures.

📊 Speed data
🪶 Comfort trade-offs
🔧 Real course, real conditions

If you’re wondering how much pressure actually matters for your gravel setup, this one’s for you.

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👉 Want to try the gear or tools I used? Links below (affiliate—thanks for supporting the channel!)

Full bike specs:

3T Exploro Pro
Shift levers - SRAM Rival AXS (https://amzn.to/47s00OS)
Brake calipers - SRAM Rival AXS (https://amzn.to/47s00OS)
Crankset - SRAM Force 165mm - 48/35 (https://amzn.to/4aOimMY)
Front derailleur - SRAM Force AXS (https://amzn.to/48lgFFm)
Rear derailleur - SRAM Force AXS (https://amzn.to/48khRJ1)
Rear cassette - SRAM Rival AXS - 10-36 (https://amzn.to/3UyFysY)
Saddle - Selle Italia SLR Boost Kit Carbonio (https://amzn.to/48kgY39)
Wheelset - Zipp 303S (https://amzn.to/3ODKp8A)
Tires - Schwalbe G-One RS - 700x40c (https://amzn.to/3TNCTLy)
Handlebars - 3T Aeronova 38cm
Stem - Zipp Service Course SL 100mm -17 (https://amzn.to/3vw4Du0)
Bar tape - Fizik Terra

Video:
Editing: Macbook Pro M3 Pro (https://amzn.to/4aNhkAK)
Camera: Canon M6 Mark II (https://amzn.to/48F4iDI)
Lense: Sigma 16mm (https://amzn.to/41KDsIb)
Storage: G-Drive (https://amzn.to/3RQXT1g)

On the Bike:
Hammerhead Karoo 2
Polar OH1 optical HR monitor (https://amzn.to/3NTqUs2)
Kask Protone helmet (https://amzn.to/3RFuwPq)
Muc Off C3 dry chain lube (https://amzn.to/3TTaeor)
Look Keo Blade Carbon pedals (https://amzn.to/47oOvHZ)
Tailfin Top Tube Bag
Shoes - Fizik Powerstrap Gravel (https://amzn.to/3vrylk3)

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:35 Tire pressure discussion
01:09 The test
02:26 Variables
02:56 The route
03:28 Controlling variables
04:31 Zipp calculator
06:35 Medium pressure
07:33 Low pressure
08:45 High pressure
09:55 Results
12:24 Final thoughts