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Originally Posted by
2manybikes
You will get five times the wear from the Nokians. It depends on how many miles you end up riding on dry pavement. The tungsten carbide studs don't get any shorter, the tire casing eventually lets the stud sink into the casing more.
I certainly would never compare Innovas to Nokians. I just think that for a rider on a budget that doesn't put in a ton of miles each winter, the $25 tires are a decent buy. That's been my experience so far. I sure hope to get Nokians when I need another set.
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