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A Story Of Craftsmanship

Panaracer develops every tire in Japan and produces over 90% of the tires that we sell in our own factory in Japan. Feedback flows to us from our partners all over the world and is combined with a long tradition of fine Japanese craftsmanship to ensure our factory continues to make the tires you want.

The Ultimate Manufacturer

Formed in Japan, 1952, Panaracer began manufacturing rubber products for a variety of commercial and consumer applications. Since then, we began to exclusively manufacture bicycle tires so we could carefully focus on producing the finest tires available today.

A Legacy of Quality

Our domestic production enhances quality control at the highest levels.

Expert R&D engineers are constantly researching compounds, tread patterns and casing technology. Additionally, there is an emphasis on cutting-edge CAD tread and profile development.

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Panaracer to join forces with the UCI Gravel World Series

Panaracer to join forces with the UCI Gravel World Series

 HAYWARD, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024  -  Panaracer, a leader in gravel cycling innovation, is proud to announce its partnership with the UCI Gravel World Series. With over a decade of experience designing high-performance gravel tires, Panaracer is excited to bring its acclaimed GRAVELKING series to this prestigious global event. Since the launch of the original GRAVELKING in 2014, Panaracer has been at the forefront of gravel cycling tire design and production. Manufactured exclusively in the company’s own factory in Japan, GRAVELKING tires offer the highest quality and precision for every style of gravel riding. The GRAVELKING range includes five distinct models, each engineered to meet the demands of various terrains: the GRAVELKING slick, GRAVELKING SK, GRAVELKING SS, GRAVELKING EXT, and the latest addition, the GRAVELKING X1. “We’re extremely excited to be partnering with the UCI Gravel World Series,” says Jeff Zell, Panaracer’s Global Go-To Guy. “Doing so brings together some of the most demanding, exciting, and varied racing from around the world with tires made for every riding style and conditions over any terrain.” With this partnership, Panaracer reaffirms its commitment to supporting gravel cyclists everywhere, offering products that enable riders to push their limits on courses designed to challenge and thrill. The UCI Gravel World Series now has a tire partner that truly understands the spirit of gravel riding and delivers tires ready to meet every challenge on the world stage.

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