Been running 2.4 conto prtection mountain kings with maxis freeride tubes in (the tubes to help stop pinch flats)

The last few weeks i have had a 2.35 maxpro high roller on the rear 45psi and a 2.35 super tacky minion on the front 35psi with the same maxis tubes in

the new tyres are great but the extra weight and drag from the tyres is killing my legs on the hills (peaks and trail centres)

Will ditching the freeride tubes and fitting normal lighter tubes help me on the hills or would you think its just the drag from the tyres that i have to live with

the tyres are dual ply so i still should be ok to run a lighter tube to save a bit of weight and still be ok to avoid pinch flats

Cheers

Andy