What type of tire size to use.

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Im presently using a tire size of 26X1.95 in my MTB. I plan to do my biking on paved roads. I was advised to use a size 26X1.38. What type of tire size should be used on the road or on off road?. When is it advisable to use 26X1.38? or a size 26X1.50.?

Thanks a lot.:)
ailmd

We have a good MTB and Slicks topic going here: http://www.cyclingforums.com/t291662-.html

Thanks a lot. I'll these tire size and see how it works for me.
Alfred.