Originally Posted by JohnBrooking
If just one studded tire in front is better than none on ice, and knobby tires are good in snow, is just one knobby on the front better than none for snow? Or would that make the ride too uneven? Or maybe not helpful because most of the traction is really needed on the rear driving wheel?
I believe the traction is really needed on the FRONT wheel. If you lose control of your back wheel you might be able to recover, but if you lose control of your front wheel you'll be kissing pavement. I think it's fairly common for winter bikers to have bigger knobs or studs on the front than on the back. I've never noticed anything "uneven" about the ride.