I finely bought a fat bike. I rode 26 2.25 winter tires on my touring bike. not going back to skinny tires in the winter any time soon. The conditions in northern Canada snow ice and cold temp. from -45 warming to -5 C. can vary but mostly in between. So heres what I have Salsa 2015 Blackboroa 4.8 clown shoes. must say it it is awesome.safe and stable. Any thoughs cheers.