Originally Posted by
joeyduck
I am still on the fence, but you can all gather I am leaning towards the winter tires. Then I will at least have the option to not stop riding.
If it were me, and knowing what I know about the climate in the west coast I would forgo the winter studs. I would, instead, get a decent set of wet weather tires.
Perhaps something like this:
Continental Grand Prix 4 Season Vectran Bike Tyre | Chain Reaction Cycles
I couldn't justify tolerating the studded tires for the whole season just for the one or two days when I might actually need them.
Here in Southern Ontario, I would expect that at least once or twice a week for the next four months I might have to deal with snow, slush, or ice, I could justify getting them.