I have been reading and talking about the pros and cons of Knobbies V's trial tyres. The upshot is there really are compelling pros and cons for both formats. It seems to me that trials tyres have a certain following for the ST brigade who swear that in this arena the tyre is great except in really muddy conditions and can slip when flat turning due to no side wall knobbs. I would like to suggest that there would be a case for a tyre with the main characteristics of a trials tyre, with a little more side wall strength, some form of side knobb and perhaps a slightly varied spacing of the knobbs to help throw off mud. This would perhaps give us the grip and longevity we are always seeking. Who knows it might work or it could be a camel.
I like the idea. I find my michelin starcross gives me really good longevity, but it sure lacks in the wet stuff. maybe even just a knobby tire with thicker sidewalls to allow lower pressure
