Maybe not. I have noticed that changing a flat on an ebike in a long, complicated, expensive process that no ebike rider is going to undertake by the side of the road. So the ebike companies we work with already moved to Schwalbe Marathon tires and heavy duty self sealing tubes. The combination is expensive, heavier than regular tire/tube combinations - and is remarkably effective. Since it actually pays for itself the first time a flat is avoided - it makes sense. Flats on ebikes are becoming a rarity.

So I just upped the ante and spent more money on lighter tires and tubes with the same level of flat protection. Slightly heavier than the regular skinny tires and tubes most people run on, but not if you subtract the spares and tools I DON'T carry. Then I'm ahead. More expensive? Yup! Less than what many people spend on beer or cigarettes or grass every month though and none of that is in my budget.

How are things up north? Still cold in the city but the snow is receeding and I've dumped the studded tires myself.