Joined: May 2002
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From: Likely North of you.
Bikes: 2020 Trek Domane SL6, 2021 Salsa Cutthroat 600, 2018 Giant Trance 2, 1998 Marinoni Turismo, 2016 Rocky Mountain -20 fat bike, mid-80s Velo Sport single speed, 2020 Fyxation Quiver
I make my own studded tires using a mtb tire and 3/8" #6 woodscrews.
It is important that you stud the tires so that the screws point out slightly, NOT straight up and down. The first time you take a turn you'll find out why. :-) Also they don't wear as fast because they are not digging into the pavement as much.
However, they do not last long - on pavement. Expect to change the studs at least once during the winter (that's based on my commuting distance of 10km per day round trip 5 days a week).
Since I do not commute anymore in winter, I ride off road with them now. I am on my second winter with the same screws.
I would recommend that you buy prestudded tires for on road. Make yer own for off road.
Digger