Originally Posted by
oneofpr
I did that one time and ended selling the road tires, it looked horrible. It is ok to get road tires, but stay within 2 inches or more. The difference in speed is very minimal, besides more punctures etc as there is a reason why use a mtb for the road.
Not really.
Road slicks look decent, roll considerably faster, last longer, corner better, puncture less (for me), and are quieter than knobbies on the road.
Oh, and they look decent.
Here's what I use on a spare wheelset for when I want the low gearing for the road:
http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-20x1-50-...2576482&sr=1-5
I think there's a high pressure 100 psi version and a lower psi version, go for the higher. The 1.5" width is the perfect compromise, IMO.