I have the Schwalbe Snow Studs and they definitely do the trick. I’ve been running them since the day of the first big snow this year and they do very well on ice. On ruts and thick snow you still need to be careful, but you can get around. They do feel noticeably slower than my regular tires, but the extra traction makes it worth it for bad weather. I think the snow studs might be discontinued in favor of the Marathon Winter tires, which have more studs, and studs down the center of the tire, not just the edges. I am happy with my snow studs … no need for me to upgrade, but you might want to look at the differences if you’re in the market.
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