Originally Posted by
Plimogz
If you take care of those studded tyres they'll most likely be taking care of you for four or five seasons -- not an unreasonable investment, splurging on a second one for your rear wheel.
Thank you all for advice.
Money is not that much of an issue. Bike commuting saves me around 40 euros per month.
My doubts are about practicallity. Here: it snows, stays for one day, then melts. So putting on and off winter tyres would be a hassle.
In between minds: getting just one winter tyre, hassling with both, or getting a cheap mountain bike for winter commute.