since we're into 26r tires...
I been a huge fan of Kenda Small Block and K-Rad, for my 26rs... and they roll among the best for gravelish/mtb-lite type terrain
Kenda Small Block 8 - 26
Kenda Small Block 8 - 26
and the Kenda R-Rad 26
Kenda K-Rad 26
Ride On
Yuri