Originally Posted by
Mr. Jim
Ok I get the picture, Spring for the Nokians. Pretty sure i just need the front. I'm trying to avoid a couple of unfortunate tumbles i took last year when the front wheel went out from under me on ice.
It sounds to me like you are trying to justify saving money. While understandable, your health isn't nearly as cheap as a tire. I run both front and rear and would suggest the same for you.
Do you have 26' or 700c wheels on your winter cycle? I have 700c, and find that the less expensive 106 stud tire does a wonderful job. I wouldn't want to use a tire with more studs, and the beginning of my commute is literally on a road which is a sheet of ice.