>about three or so weeks ago and I've been riding on them
>since (
>https://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/schwalbe-marathon-winter-plus-700c-tire-hs-396?sg=500
>). I plan to ride them snow or no snow for the duration of the
>winter since I don't want to go through the whole trouble of
>taking them off and putting them on only when there's snow on
>the ground. The studs are audibly present whenever I ride and
>it took a while to get used to the added resistance, but it's
>all good now. The studs give me some added confidence for any
>riding that involves snow/ice on the pavement.

You copped the gold standard.

*Inclement weather is why I keep a separate wheel set for each bike I own (not just tires) to be swapped out altogether, depending on the forecast.

>I just hope I don't wear the studs down too much during my
>non-snow riding days this summer. I suppose time will tell in
>that regard.

That would be first in my list of questions about reliable usage daily during winter.


*skatin' the rings of saturn*


..and miles to go before i sleep...