Best tyres for commute and gravel/dirt track

[Tea Pot One]

I have two Specialized bikes which I use for commuting and fun. My route are roads and tow paths which are dirt and gravel.

I currently have a Specialized Rockhopper with Crossroads Armadillo tyres ... which are great on the gravel and dirt but slow and tiring on the road. This is compared to my Specialized Crosstrail with Continental Travel Contacts which are skittish on gravel but great on the road ... !!

I want as puncture resistant as possible ... and a better combination between the two types of tyre I have
I know tyres doing two things always have to be a bit of a compromise on one thing or the other ... but wondered if people have any ideas for alternatives ??

The only idea I have at the moment to roll quickly on road but have grip on gravel whilst being resistant to punctures is Schwalbe Marathon Plus ... or the Marathon Plus touring ...

Comments welcome ...

Edited by Tea Pot One on Tuesday 17th May 12:40

[Tea Pot One]

I can do them without tread as well ... I had Continental City Contacts on the Rockhopper for three years but am getting older and sliding about or feeling uncomfortable is not what I need any more

[Tea Pot One]

anonymous said:

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40% Road
30% Compacted dirt
30% Gravel