OP, yes, get road tires for your road riding. You'll roll better.
And when it comes time to replace
them, do like this guy says:
Originally Posted by
dsbrantjr
When I change tires I generally discard the more-worn rear one and put the front tire on the rear; the new tire goes up front.
You always want your best tire on the front - less chance of flatting and loss of steering control.