You're gonna want more of a 'dual sport' tire over a full knobby for normal dirt/gravel roads. On my KLR on dirt roads my Avon Gripsters were alot more comfortable than my Dunlop D606's. Once I hit mud and real off-roading, the gripsters become useless.
You're gonna have a hard time finding a dual sport tire for a 15 inch rim, any factory D/S come with larger back rims.
I don't have any experience with it, but if you have spoked rims you may be able to lace on a bigger rim.
Good luck! Obviously a dual sport would be easier for the trip, but ride what you like and make the adventure your own!
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