I've had a old MTB with deum brake hubs in the wheels I built , on hand, for black ice days , out here,

for 25 years , got the Tires, Nokian, about that time, and still have them in service..

26x1.9" Mount and Ground W is just 2 rows of studs but OK when pavement is more bare than Icy , because of It.

Sturmey Archer Drum - IGH are made in 3,5 &8 speed
[Though, the actual Ratios of the 8 speed, lends itself best to 20" wheels]