thank you, everyone, so far. You've been very kind to offer so much information. I am grateful for the education.
Outdoor, I'm going to watch my pressure carefully and try your advice on the trails. This info will go a long way.
Mud, the tire combo info is very interesting. I'm thinking the rampage up front for sure now. I get that steering wheel popping up on me up hill sometimes, too. I thought I must be going crazy. I've got to learn to adapt to this. I'm also getting something I've never had before: the endo. At least five times in the past two weeks. This is my first f/s. Guess I'm pulling that left lever when I shouldn't be and getting donkey kicked. I'm also riding faster...
Thanks in advance for any other kind souls with tire suggestions.