Originally Posted by
okiride
I would like to change my 26" knobbly tyres to road tyres on my MTB. I currently have 26 x 1.95. This will be first time road tyre purchase. I am not sure whether to go for 26 x 1.5 or 26 x 1.95? Is it a trade off with grip and stability vs road resistance and speed?
Go for slick tyres as wide as you can. You can then use a lower pressure for a comfortable ride. I have 26x1.5 and they are great for pavement and semi-packed earth; I'd like something a bit wider for gravel.