Best Tire for LONG road ride to Baja, followed by Dirt/Road mix

Planning on riding my '88 100GS to Baja from my home in San Francisco. I want a tire that will be tolerable on the long slab ride down there, but then be capable enough for a substantial amount of dirt once I've arrived. At the moment I'm running Pirelli Scorpion Trail II's, which really seem like an 80/20 tire at best. They're great on the road, but a little sketchy off.

I'm an ADV newb so any advice is appreciated! Thanks!

I'm a big fan of the Mitas E07 for what you describe.

I recently switch from the Scorpions to the Mitas E-07 Dakar version. I'm really happy with both the onroad and offroad performance. The Mitas is also recommended by Brent Takcits.

Thanks! Based on these recs, did a bunch of research, and it looks like the Mitas are exactly what I'm looking for. Just bought a set. Appreciate it!!

The Heidenau k60 are one of the best out there. Long wearing and good tread for larger adv bikes.

Dunlop Trailmax Mission tires!

Mitas e07 Dakar

How much dirt? E07 front isn't the best for sand but rear works fine with more aggressive front. E-10 front/E07 rear is a popular combo and it should be good for ~8k. Other fronts like Michelin Anakee Wild, TKC80, Pirelli Scorpion Rally, Shinko 804, etc also work.

You can get 12-25k out of E07 rear and 20-30k out of front problem is that alternating chevron isn't stable on raingrooved interstate concrete and front isn't good on loose sand/gravel which it would be surprising if you don't get any sand in Baja.