Hard Tail tyre advice needed please

[Dave7]

My new Hard Tail has very cheap tyres which I want to change.

I will need to ride on the road for 3 miles before I get to any off road** so think I want semi-slicks.
** off road to me is mainly Penine Way/Delamere Forrest...........I will not be jumping of rocks or doing serious stuff (at my age I want to stay alive)

I read somewhere that it can be best to have slicker tyre on the front and more knobbly on the back.....does that make sense.
Want punture proof and have read that Schwalbe Marathon are good.

Any suggestions welcome.

 

[Cubist]

Marathon aren't ideal for any sort of off-road I'm afraid.

A lot depends on your budget, but fast rolling tyres can be found in knobbly pattern, and the majority of semi slick tyres will give you an on-road advantage, but an off-road disadvantage.

Very few MTB tyres come puncture proof. The weight would be appalling. Kevlar sidewalls prevent pinch flats or rock tears, but they are really expensive. You can get some armoured sidewall stuff for DownHill riding, but they weigh a ton.If punctures are a real issue (why?) then you could always put some Stans No-Tube sealant in you inner tubes.

Slick front/knobbly back is for traction in sloppy conditions. Really fast XC stuff calls for a more aggressive front to carve turns.

Schwalbe do some fast tyres, Rocket Ron, Furious Fred, Nobby Nic and Racing Ralph. There are often bargains to be had, and you may find some at around £20.

If you are riding hardpack and want some speed then try Kenda Small Block 8s. They are a furiously fast summer tyre.

 

[mickeydrippin60]

also have a look at maxxis crossmarks super fast