Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,116
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Yes, they'll be less rolling resistance on pavement with a proper road tire. But I'd be more concerned with wearing out the knobbies on a good dirt tire.