BearClaw HTR or other what size on XMR 1k

Looking for pro’s con’s of going Bearclaw HTR 28x11x14 or 28x9x14 on and XMR. Looking for trail tire to swap out when not using my Gorillas. Rocky, mountainous terrain and slick clay type mud on trails. Any other suggestions welcomed. At this point I’ve decided against Maxxis BH, Pitbulls or any ITP variant. STI Rocktanes or EFX tires might work but I haven’t seen many comparisons of them vs HTR. EFX seems as pricy plus heavy as Pitbulls.