Originally Posted by
Roody
I've never tried it, but some people swear by skinny road bike tires for snow without ice. they say the tires cut through the snow and grip on the pavement underneath.
A couple times I've been out riding just after a moderate snowfall (5-6 inches) and I've followed the tracks of somebody around here who rides on skinny tires. the tracks were straight and steady so he or she was riding without skidding.
I prefer narrower tires. They cut through snow and are easier to ride. I use 30mm CX tires and 38mm studded tires for winter riding. I've ridden through some serious snowstorms and narrow tires always get me through...I use fatter tires only for off road trail riding.