Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
Hi,
The Nokkian w106 lacks studs near the shoulder of the tire. Studs on the shoulder are required to climb out of ruts. You might use a Schwalbe Marathon Winter on the front tire. It has more studs including a row of studs on the outer row of knobs. This will help in climbing out of icy ruts.
Damn, you're right - never noticed that. Crap, these 106's are only 2 years old