Customer Reviews
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thomas.a.burnsThese are amazing, about as good as it gets for studded tires. My kids ride 2.5 miles each way to/from school year round in Michigan and I've put these on both 26" and 700c wheels. The studs are high quality carbide tips, and after 2 full seasons (December to April) on the bikes the studs show only nominal wear and the tires hold up really well. Be sure to dose the tires well with baby powder before mounting as they tend to be a very tight fit and the powder helps pop them on and off the rims.
If you're going to hit the streets in icy conditions, don't put a price on your safety. Go with the Nokian Mount & Ground.
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thackEverything you've read in previous reviews is accurate: these are GREAT all-around winter tires at a GREAT price. I'm running a set of 26x1.9's on a 'mixtie' commuter bike, and I gotta say I feel way more confident cruising on ice and hard-packed snow during this especially brutal 'polar vortex' Midwest winter. They don't win a prize for weight, but that high-speed click from the studs traversing ice is a very reassuring sound. Buy these for commuting and winter gravel road grinding. You won't be disappointed.
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curlylocks97We've used these for additional grip on packed snow, it certainly adds security at an acceptable price point. Just as the other reviewer mentioned, use baby powder on these because they are a TIGHT fit on rims but nothing you can't overcome with patience.
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gatitociclistaYou don't even notice when riding over ice.
Bought this after almost breaking my arm last winter because of ice in the pavement.
This tires have excellent traction for winters in the city, may not work great with huge piles of snow but in the city I live in, bike pads are plowed relatively often.
My only but is the huge weight they add to my already heavy bike, although this helped me train with my strength and speed.
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aplillieI have only used these a few times so far but the 1st ride was right after a snow storm (couple of inches) and these tires worked fantastic. No spin at all even on hard packed snow, as long as I stayed on the saddle. I think these are well worth the money after having gone down once or twice on black ice. Just like the car tires, Nokia's rubber compounds seem to grip far better than conventional mtb tires. I don't know if it is because the rims are so old on my 17 year old Diamondback (slight changes in tire/rim sizing over the years maybe??) but they slipped on with no problems at all and no baby powder required.
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A GuestMy daughter attends school in Snow Country and she rides her bike every day on campus. I put a pair of these on her bike and she recently reported, "1" of ice 4" of snow -- no problem". I rode the 30 mile break-in for these tires, and I was amazed at how good the ice traction is for a "commuter" tire. Highly recommended!
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cen...@u....n.eduI bought these to deal with periods of ice and snow in my city. This winter was mild so I did not get a chance to really test them. My plan is to install and remove them as required. I would not leave them on for any longer than is required because they steer very heavily which is only a problem when there is no ice or snow. I've been shopping for studded tires for several years and the TFB price made me get a set for my wife and me.
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A GuestAfter 20 in. of snow and battling the flu i finally have had a chance to ride these tires.work great as an around town,light off road winter tire.messed around on a frozen pond next to my local bike path, so i could get a feel for them on solid ice.when you crank the bike over fairly hard, they grip pretty good,and when they do let go, its a gradual controllable rear wheel drift type of feeling.I,ve got to admit, traction far exceeds my skill level,until i get more time on them
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A GuestA friend of mine gave me a pair of these many years ago. He had used them for at least one season but they looked new. I have used them for snowy commuting for 4 seasons now and they're still in great shape. I feel more confident riding with these than I do walking on the snow or ice. I only looked these tires up as a friend asked for a recommendation. I have them on my crummy mtn. bike that I only use for crummy weather commuting. Many times this means 90% or more of my commute is dry asphalt but I take it for the snow and icy parts. I am amazed at how well they have held up. I may never have to buy another pair!
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deline7Magic! Got ice covered hills to climb? These are the ticket. I can climb out of the saddle on 15 percent grades with very little slipping. Simply magical.
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A GuestVery nice tire, 1st world (Finland) made, for a Chinese price! Way to go!
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A GuestThis winter is my first time to use studded tires. I never imagined that I could ride on snow! Fresh fluffy snow, half-melted snow, wet & heavy snow and thin ice; I did not have any problem.
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A GuestI just bought a second pair of these for my wife's commuter. I've used my set for 2 years now in the winter and they still look and ride like new. This tire has decent rolling resistance for a studded tire. The studs are enough to keep you upright on slippery roads. As a snow tire it is mixed.
Soft snow over a soft base: Poor
1-4" Powder over a hard base: Good
Medium Hardpack: OK
Frozen Hardpack: Good
Slushy roads: Mixed
Ice (Roads): Good
Ice (off-camber trails) Fair, not enough studs
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A GuestIf you had to choose one tire to cover all winter commuter riding, the Mount & Ground is it. Decent on pavement, secure on ice & escaping ruts, good with just about any snow type that's rideable. They dig - don't expect any float. Surprisingly good on packed trails too. Wish they made them in a slightly wider 29er size. Good product.