Originally Posted by
CptjohnC
Given the amount of snow we usually get, I can't see investing in studded tires, but I wonder if the knobbier tires on my MTB would help at all?
For loose snow, knobbies will help. For ice and hardpack, studs are the only thing that'll make a difference. Instead of buy studded tires, you could stud a set of old/cheap knobbies. There's a how-to thread for DIY studded tires in the winter forum. If you only ride them a few times a year, then they'll probably outlast the decade.