Would these tires be good for my mountain bike?

Question

I got a 21 speed mountain bike last year (a Trek for $320) to ride around the area for a good workout. I only ride on the roads really (they're like back roads) and it's very hilly around here, so that's part of the reason I chose a mountain bike over a road bike. The bigger reason was that it was a lot cheaper to get a good one.

So anyway, I've been using the stock tires it came with, but I want to get some new ones that would be better on the roads. I was looking at these two:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=14811&subcategory_ID=5430
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=14384&subcategory_ID=5430

Which do you think would be better and why?

I was looking at that Forte before, too. I like the tread. That Holy Roller looks nice as well. This is why I cannot decide!!!

Answer 1

I would also look at this ones:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=12701&subcategory_ID=5430

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23031&subcategory_ID=5430

Answer 2

Of the two, I would say the second Continental. The tread pattern is better. However, I use Panaracer for road stuff. Damn good tyre.

Luck

Answer 3

Town and country would probably offer less resistance and roll smother and faster while still be ok on rough roads. Others are thicker with more tread, may be a little slower. But, again these are Continental tires, you can't go wrong with either. If you want faster, lighter tires go thin (1.5 - 1.9) and make sure they are folding kevlar, not still wire.

Answer 4

I found this ebay guide on Bicycles very interesting.

Answer 5

I don't see any problem with either one. I'd say buy which ever one is cheaper.