I never got my studded tires on my mountain bike. I used my winter commuter (folder with studded tires) much less than usual. I used my "regular" folder when the weather permitted, and it permitted often enough that I haven't done my normal winter maintenance on the regular bike. I got a new cordless electric snow-thrower and only used it 2 or 3 times, and mostly for wimpy snowfalls. Maybe better winter activities next season.