Good allround tyre

[wehey]

Hiya all.
I am gradually getting my bike together and new tyres are next on my shopping list.
I currently have a huge 10 year old knobbly tyre on the back and a halfords cheapy on the front.

My riding is about 75% road and 25% off road. My current rear tyre is great off road but drags badly on the tarmac.
I have done a bit of research and the maxxis holy roller seems quite popular.

Am I looking at the right kinda tyre for my needs or could someone suggest something more suitable?
Thanks in advance

 

[MattHB]

I just got a CAADX 5 which came with schwalbe Sammi-slicks on it. Have done some very rough trails with it so far and even though they're only 35mm they didn't miss a beat.

On the road Ive been cruising at almost roadie speeds, I'm blown away with how well they roll.

I'm not experienced in tyres of this type though, so I have nothing to compare them to.

 

[mickle]

'Good alround tyre'! Brilliant!

 

[classic33]

'Good alround tyre'! Brilliant!

I thought all tyres were round anyway

 

[Psycolist]

I thought all tyres were round anyway

You've never ridden in a Bombay taxi then ! Ha

 

[smokeysmoo]

I thought all tyres were round anyway

I've had more then my share that were flat at the bottom

 

[wehey]

What are the Maxxis Holy Rollers like? Are they smooth for road riding ?

 

[smokeysmoo]

A couple of guys at work have used them and seem to like them when they commute, don't know anymore than that though.

 

[wehey]

Bump for some more suggestions

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

What do you call "off road"? I ride mostly on road but often also ride gravel or hardpacked earth trails (forestry roads, bridleways, occasional singletrack) and find a touring tyre works for me.

My knockabout bike has these currently fitted but I'm considering some Schwalbe Landcruisers for the winter.

 

[defy-one]

You've never ridden in a Bombay taxi then ! Ha

I have .... All the way to Bangalore ..... Wasn't fun!