Originally Posted by Ride@123

I not familiar with tires. I’m looking at either buying a bike with

700/38c It’s a hybrid
or
26 x 2.3 Says multi use

I’m just doing family trail riding. Either paved or gravel. The shop says either is fine. But there appears to be such a difference in appearance.

Just not sure what criteria to look for with a tire. (I don’t want a skinny rode bike but did want a mountain bike tire either... was hoping for something in the middle)