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I was thinking of deeper tread for the talcum powder that builds up this time of year. A couple inches of that can sure make a front wash out.
I've never really had an issue with street tires in gravel. <shrug> I don't know if they still make "universal" tires like they had back in the day. That meant that they weren't any good on the street or trail.