Originally Posted by
sweeks
My experience is different. Maybe the number of studs is a factor?
Making a turn on hard ice. No slipping here. Tires are Nokian "Extreme 294".
IME when temps go sub-zero, the ice is harder for the studs to get a grip on. As temps get closer to freezing, it's easier for studs to grip the ice. Additionally, I've personally found that if your studs are new, they get a much better grip ... and worn down studs are gonna have a hard time biting into the ice.