How durable are studded bicycle tires?

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I'm without a car, but I'm not going to let winter hold me down. All year I bike in rain and wind, and I want safe ice riding. I've rode 8 miles both ways in windy conditions with over 3 inches of snow on the street. That was on a crummy mountain bike, and I didn't fall once. But I had to bike at a quarter of my usual speed, and be paranoid about my balance and tire traction.


This year, I have a road bike and a better mountain bike, and I'm considering studded tires. I'd like to continue biking my average speed safely over snow and ice. Question is: If the snow melts and the street is bare, will it wear down the studs?

I'd rather not lay down $120 just to have the studs be temporary.
 
Are the studs metal or hard rubber?

If you keep them properly inflated, they should wear pretty well -- but do some research, the people who sell them should have expected wear information for you. And check Consumer Reports to see if they've ever rated studded bike tires.
 
studded bike tires work VERYY well. we watched a video in science, were they conducted a experiment, and studded bike tires are proven more durable. go with them.
 
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