Originally Posted by Roody
No, this is right for dirt but i would do the opposite for pavement. As others have said, slicks have better traction on smooth surfaces, so should be on the front for street riding. I guess you would go the other way around for riding on loose surfaces.
With regard to BMXers, I wasn't talking about tread...just tire width. It makes more sense to have a wider tire up front. Obviously a slick would work better on smooth pavement...front and rear.