why not 'cross tires?
What is so terrible about using cyclocross tires, like Ritchey Speedmax that come stock on Surly Cross Checks, for commuting on mostly pavement? (I'm not talking about going out of your way to buy 'cross tires for my commuter, but if you just have them lying around...)
Are you the disadvantages so great, that you should really avoid using them like the plague? I think the disadvantages like increased rolling resistance and decreased cornering might be overstated, but I'd like to hear anyone's anecdotal stories.