Well, I just got done talking with one of my coworkers about it. He has lived here a number of years and knows the conditions we face every winter. Last year alot of the roads didn't get plowed at all until it had already melted and re-freezed. So it looks like I'm going to get the 294's.

http://harriscyclery.net/site/images...odl/TR1103.jpg

Should be enough I suppose.

Oh, and I am willing to forfeit a front fender on the days I have to use the studded tires. Its worth it to me. The rest of the year I run 26x1.25's so I can run the fenders then.... But the rear will be able to fit the fenders fine I think even with the 294's.

Thanks for the suggestions!!!