Nokian stud wear

[royalflash]

Has actually anyone worn the studs on a Nokian tyre out and how long did the tyre last?

and how did you know that the studs were worn out?

I am a getting a bit paranoid about using my Nokian Extreme 296s on my commute if the roads are too clear in case I wear the studs down.

The snow has started to hit Munich now but most of my commute is still fairly clear.

[Gojohnnygo.]

I did wear out a nokian mount and ground (front) after 3 years. That was to do with flats not studs being bad. The studs still looked good for at least a couple more seasons. They didn't look new either. Now I'm a bit more careful when I use the 294s only when needed.

I have it set up, so I that uses two front wheels one with studs 1 with out. I only mount the rear 294 tire when needed.

I may change that practice. Seeing that Ranger has found a cheap alternative Nashbar.

Johnny

P.S.
Winter Mileage 700 give or take.

[The Selector]

my nokian 160's sill look brand new after over 3,000 miles on them. used them in deep snow, ice rings, and on pavement. I must say they are awesome. I run them on the front and rear of course, if you are gonna run studded tires in deep snow use both. I run them at between 30lbs-10lbs. street @ 30 , deep stuff @ 5-15. I use thorn proof tubes and never had a flat with them. remember not to break fast on ice.

[ghettocruiser]

remember not to break fast on ice.

But break fast is the most important meal of the day.







Sorry, couldn't hold that one in.