Go for it.

They get different reviews because so many people expect them to be like a proper off road tyre, but thats not what they are designed to be, they are a compromise between off roading and road riding. I put a pair on for a 2 day off roading trip to wales and they worked fine, they dont really like the mud but do great in rocking/stoney conditions.

on the road i had no problems, they do feel weird as the tread pattern allows the rubber to move a good bit but didnt slow me down on the twisties of wales. Mine lasted around 3.5k -4k miles (rear) and im keeping the front when i want to do some more off roading.

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Plough on