CX Tire Choice in San Jose (Bay Area)

[ColonelJLloyd]

I'm helping a friend put together a CX bike to do some races in San Jose. Anyone local who could give me some insight into course conditions? What clinchers would you recommend for a CX beginner on those courses?

[plattyjo]

CX courses in the Bay Area are pretty dry and fast -- typically lots of loose dirt, gravel and sand -- I always liked running Michelin Mud clinchers in front and a Jet in back.

Also, friends have liked the WTB cross wolves in the front/interwolfs in the rear.

[Steve in SLO]

How about Kenda Smallblock 8s or Ritchey Speedmaxs?
Both are pretty good in those conditions.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Thanks for recommendations.