Originally Posted by
sknhgy
I recently bought Nokian M&G's. They're a fine tire. I can ride in the ice and snow. But if I was going to do it again, without a doubt, I would buy the most aggressive, highly studded tire I could find. Probably the 294's.
I bought the M&G's because I figured they would cut down on rolling resistance. With studs you are going to have resistance anyway, so why not get all the traction you can? When I'm out riding I do not want to fall. Anything that will keep me upright is worth it.
Maybe I can sell he M&G's and get the 294's.
You're rationale sounds a lot like mine but I doubt that i will get rid of my M & G's. I haven't owned the 294's but i can imagine that the added rolling resistance is severe. And on top of that there is no guarantee that they will eliminate the threat from some ice conditions, and it goes without saying that they are more expensive.