Originally Posted by
smunderdog
Does anyone have a recommendation for a specific CX tire (32 or 35) that would work well for making my own studded tire (per the various instructions found on the sticky thread in this forum)? I'm in the process of setting up a Redline Conquest Pro as my commuter and don't yet have my fenders in hand yet, but am planning on running SKS P45s which allow for a 35 max width tire.
I'm just a bit too cheap (at this point) to invest in manufactured studded tires, but would like to run one on the front this winter to try out the concept...
I'm not trying to be to snarky here, but I don't think a bike that could not fit a 35c tire would be able to fit a 32c tire with studs poking out of it, wouldn't it? I would think it would need extra clearance for the studs sticking out.
If you can fit a 35c, they sell the Nokian w106's here (a very good manufactured winter tire with carbide studs) for $50. (Correction - the Peter White site sells them for $44, though that may be before shipping, so it might come out to $50). The 32c A10's are slightly less expensive at $38. Nokian tires have a reputation for lasting 2-3 seasons of constant, daily use. If you don't already own an old tire you're going to stud yourself, it seems like the cost savings of making your own would be minimal - particularly if you're only doing one.