The Best Studded Snow Tire Bikes

Schwalbe Ice Spiker

Schwalbe's Ice Spiker studded snow tire features 304 spikes with a carbide/tungsten core to dig through snow and ice for snow and traction in winter conditions and a galvanized steel base keeps them in place. Bikeradar.com's Guy Kesteven reviewed the Ice Spikers, noting its effectiveness and durability, writing that "nothing else comes close for icy trail grip" and that "it will probably last you a lifetime."

Nokian Mount and Ground

Nokian's Mount and Ground snow tire is a versatile option for winter riders. A combination of the carbon-silica tread and 160 imbedded steel studs makes for solid traction on icy ground. Karl Rosengarth, gear reviewer for mountain bike magazine "Dirt Rag," tested the Mount and Ground in frozen mud and ice, saying that the Mount and Grounds cleared terrain that regular tires couldn't have handled. For an even more grueling traction test, he ran laps on a frozen pond without sliding out, "even after I accidentally locked both brakes and came skidding to a halt."

Nokian Freddie's Revenz

Built for riding in extreme winter conditions, Nokian's Freddie's Revenz features 336 steel buds with carbide pins in order to grip slick terrain and a wider profile to allow the tire to float on snow. Reviews on mtbr.com noted that the Freddie's Revenz tire delivers great traction, with one reviewer stating that they provide "simply the best traction available on ice, period," and another commenting that the tire retains studs well and that the studs themselves are long-lasting, saying that, "Nokian tires will last for many many hundreds of dry pavement miles with virtually no wear to the studs."