Which Tyres?

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ltc in reply to @Chalfie

I'm new to off road riding. I'm far more concerned with not falling off than I am with going fast at the moment. More tyre=more grip right?

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hippy in reply to @ltc

Not always. Wider tyres could simply imply bigger side knobs for better cornering grip. But if you're just pootling around you'll never get near those side knobs. So, the design of the tyre as well as the width need to be taken into account.
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giofox in reply to @ltc

I'm new to off road riding.

Then rest assured you will try multiple types of tyres before eventually settling on what works for you, your riding and preferences.

For example riding offroad around London varies massively in conditions based on type of soil and terrain, and even with same conditions different people have different preferences.

Vittoria Terreno/Mezcals are a good place to start. I would say 40mm is plenty if you are not planning a bikepacking trip or to ride very rough surfaces really fast.