I have a pair of these exact tires and they absolutlty rule for all mountian. I think they feel just a touch more aggressive in the corners then the Minions. I know it's hard to believe but thats just my opinion.
these tires are peices of crap. thinnest sidewalls ever. i got ten flats in a week and the mechanic at the garbanzo bike and bean said that it was because t had too thin sidewalls. i got a new tire and the problem was fixed instantly