Unanswered Dual Purpose tires (MTB & Road)

[dschae1]

I have a 2021 Trek Rail 7, 29" x 2.60" off road tires. I love my bike, but the reality is, I mostly ride around my area on roads and only about 10% of my riding is off road. I have nearly 2,000 miles on these tires and am going to replace them soon.

Question, has anybody found/used a tire that is road-friendly down the very center and off road on the sides? We once had a bike years ago that had this kind of tire. The center was a 1/4" wide bead with knobby tread outside of that.

Anybody riding anything like this?

 

[dschae1]

I don't think I would trust tires that are this cheap, but at least the idea is right.

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[Mabman]

Rode with a guy years ago that was the 1st World MTB Vet Champ that only rode slicks, on and off road, on an Allsop. Take that for what its worth.

 

[Planemo]

I use Schwalbe Johnny Watts on the rear of my bike during the summer months. Super happy with it. I do have a 2.8 rear so that may be helping though. Been fine for forest/trail light off road stuff.

The Maxxis DHR only goes on if I'm hitting a specific bike park or in the sloppier months but I don't do much of the latter anyway.

 

[dschae1]

Maybe one of these? Although, I'm not crazy having someone's name on my tires? Who was Johnny Watts? Google search didn't help

Continental Ruban ShieldWall 29 Inch MTB Tire

The Continental Urban ShieldWall 29 Inch MTB Tire

www.biketiresdirect.com

Review - reading the comments:

Schwalbe Johnny Watts 29" MTB/E-Bike Tire

The Schwalbe Johnny Watts 29 MTB and E-Bike Tire. Johnny Watts unites smooth rolling on hard ground with longevity and puncture protection. E-50 E-bike rated

www.biketiresdirect.com

Review -

 

[Zaskar20]

I've just ordered a pair of these. 29 x 2.4

Schwalbe Hurricane Performance Addix 26x2.1 inch Hybrid Tyre

The classic all-rounder redesigned, giving the new Hurricane a dynamic tread design that rolls fast on hard surfaces with sturdy shoulder studs for off-road use.

www.inspiralcycles.co.uk

i must have had the last pair as they're now out of stock.

 

[dschae1]

I've just ordered a pair of these. 29 x 2.4

Schwalbe Hurricane Performance Addix 26x2.1 inch Hybrid Tyre

The classic all-rounder redesigned, giving the new Hurricane a dynamic tread design that rolls fast on hard surfaces with sturdy shoulder studs for off-road use.

www.inspiralcycles.co.uk

i must have had the last pair as they're now out of stock.

Can you reply back after you hit the dirt on those? I tend to ride pretty aggressive on the trails and wonder if there is enough side grip with these. I bet they would be good for street surfaces though!

 

[boBE]

Continental RaceKings are pretty good on pavement, pretty good on dirt, not much good on mud. Maxxis Crossmark a little better on dirt, not quite as good on pavement.

 

[Howz]

Another thumbs up for the Johnny watts