Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
There are trade offs.
Hard packed dirt and a very minimal tread will suffice. A bit looser dirt or pine needles/leaves and you're in a totally different ball game.
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And tire performance with minimal tread just gets worse offroad in wet conditions. If you really have to deal with both paved sunny roads and wet offroad trails seriously suggest you consider two sets of wheels and different tires on each so you can pick and choose.