Maxxis Rambler Gravel Tyre – 700x38c, 45c & 50c, SilkShield, Tubeless Ready

The Rambler is the most versatile tyre in the Maxxis gravel range, and the one to pick when conditions aren't predictable. Tightly packed centre knobs are ramped so it still rolls well on tarmac and hardpack, while the cornering knobs sit further apart to bite when the surface turns loose or soft.

This version uses SilkShield puncture protection, which runs bead to bead rather than sitting under the tread alone. The sidewalls are covered as well as the contact strip, which makes it the more durable of our two Ramblers and the one to choose for flinty lanes and farm tracks.

Which Rambler should you buy?

We stock two. This SilkShield version comes in black, in three widths, and prioritises protection and value. The Tanwall EXO version is noticeably lighter, 439g against 478g in 700x38c, thanks to its carbon fibre folding bead, and has tan sidewalls. Choose SilkShield if durability matters more to you than weight, or if you want the 45c. Choose the Tanwall if you want the lighter tyre or the classic tan look.

Where the Rambler sits in our gravel range

We stock four gravel treads. The Rambler is the all-rounder, and the best choice when conditions are mixed or the gravel gets deep. The Receptor is a semi-slick for mostly-tarmac riding. The Reaver is faster on dry, hardpacked gravel. The Ravager is more aggressive again, for mud and genuinely soft ground.

Not sure which tyre you need? Read our guide to choosing gravel tyres.

Specification

• Sizes: 700x38c, 700x45c, 700x50c
• Compound: Dual Compound
• Casing: 60 TPI
• Puncture protection: SilkShield, bead to bead
• Bead: Folding
• Weights: 478g in 38c, 604g in 45c, 718g in 50c
• Tubeless ready
• Best for: Gravel, dirt roads, tarmac
• Fit: Front and rear
• Colour: Black

SilkShield and Silkworm compared

Silkworm sits under the tread only. SilkShield wraps from bead to bead, so it protects the sidewalls as well. Sidewall cuts are one of the most common ways a gravel ride ends early, which is why the extra coverage is worth paying for.

Dual Compound

A harder rubber through the centre keeps rolling resistance low, with a softer compound on the shoulders for grip when you lean the bike over.

Running tubeless

Tubeless lets you run lower pressures for grip, rolls faster than a tubed setup, and does away with pinch flats. Sealant should only go in tubeless ready, tubeless road or tubular tyres. Using it in any other Maxxis tyre will void the warranty.