Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
For tires that are a real bear to get on and off, I don't blame them!

These Nokians are such a pain that I picked up a cheap used front wheel (it was $10 or $20, can't remember) so I could just leave those tires mounted and swap front wheels with the seasons. I do the tire switcheroo on the rear because I've got a flip-flop hub set up with 16T and 18T cogs. I might be a season change away from picking up a spare rear wheel as well.

Sure you are talking studded tires which around me rarely would be needed. I can see for PITA tires but such a huge cost for such an unused piece of equipment.