I bet they still gripped, just the Step from the Flat middle to the outsides was like falling off a cliff.

From what I have read so far looks like you have went for the tyre of choice. I collect my XTX tonight, not sure what tyres were on it they were blank and round, the rear was new when I had the test ride but the front looked more worn, I will find out tonight. By the way I am a cheeky

Colin