Originally Posted by pinerider
I have a pair of Innovas, they work fine, but have a very poor reputation for longevity. You can leave the Nokians on all winter with no problems, but to get any life out of the Innovas you should have a spare wheelset and only put the Innovas on when there's snow or ice on the road.
I had the Innovas for a year of winter commuting. By the end of the year the studs were worn down to the tire tread. Lots of dry pavement that year mixed with some trail riding.
I now have Nokian Extreme 296 tires on my Icebike. This is the fourth year and the studs are still working great. Lots of grip and no appreciable wear. Similar conditions for most of that time.
~Jamie N
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