Hi all,

I'm quite new to technical aspects of biking and was hoping to get some recommendations for good tires to get for my mountain bike. I'm using a Mavic wheelset (559xx17), so I'm pretty sure I can go skinny on the tires. I use my bike to commute to work everyday (~5 miles). Due to the street layout, I'll be cycling on sidewalks which are mostly tarmac and occasionally on gravel/grass. The route I take has its share of uphills and downhills, and a portion of the journey involves cycling through housing areas. I do not intend to use the bike for any serious off-roading. The most intense it will get is probably grass and gravel.

Any suggestions for suitable tires? I was thinking of using skinny tires (1.5" or less) to maximize speed.

Thanks in advance!