Originally Posted by
Squeeze
So, finally, here's my question: do studded tires help when banking over into a corner, or do you need to make sure you ride perpendicular to the pavement, as we do when going in a straight line, to keep the maximum amount of tread and studs on the pavement?
Yes and no. The studs help to provide some traction, but shouldn't be trusted to let you bike like it's dry and warm weather. When I take a corner on ice I try to slow down A LOT, just to be sure. Reducing tire pressure should help as well (gives more surface area).
I used to have those Marathon tires. They worked great. I just handed them down to a neighbor kid and bought some new 45nrth Gravdals.