Originally Posted by
Easy Peasy
The plows seem to leave our development for the last run of the day, and the roads literally freeze curb to curb with frozen ridges and ruts created by car tires. Is it really possible to ride on such a surface with studded bicycle tires?
Yes.
Those conditions are called "refreeze". As you've already guessed, refreeze is one of the most challenging winter conditions to ride in.
Your best bet there is an MTB with the widest, studliest tires you can find. The studs along the outer edges of the tire are the ones that help you get out of frozen ruts. The Nokian 300 or Extreme 294 would be your best choices.