45NrthDillinger 5 Studded 60 TPI 26" Fat Bike Tire (Tan)(Return to Product Page)

Tires came promptly from Western Bike Works. Great service. These studded tires are amazing on ice...solidly secure grip is a huge confidence booster for winter riding. By definition, studded tires are going to be relatively heavy and significantly more expensive compared to non-studded tires. That said, 1) it's cheaper than a hip replacement or shoulder surgery that could result from an icy fall and 2) heavy and durable is much better than light and dainty in snowy/wintery conditions.

I was not able to take these tubeless on my HED Big Alloy Deal (BAD) rims. (These rims took my Schwalbe Jumbo Jims as tubeless instantly, for comparison.). I am running them tubed for this winter and notice the extra weight of the studs and tubes...but I call those #FitnessOpportunities and just appreciate being able to ride in the winter with nearly no fear at all. The only place where falls can happen are if there's a loose layer of slush or snow on top of the ice. If the studs can't get to the ice to dig in, then you can still fall/slip. That said, once you know this, it's pretty easy to read the road/trail to avoid or adjust to that situation as needed. If it's solid ice (like on a lake or something), ride on...because it's awesome!

I love the gumwall look on my 9Zero7 Tundra fat bike. So much fun!

I bought this tire for my commuter fat bike as I ride to work every day, year 'round. Our bike trails are both groomed for mixed use and some of the bike trails are plowed. Due to our high altitude, sun there will be a little melting during the daytime and then that meltwater will freeze into black ice. The 45Nrth studded tire grips like there is no such thing as ice or hard pack snow! Rolling along the tires are surprisingly smooth, but a bit noisy due to the tread and the studs. But, pedestrians hear me coming along. I run the tires pretty soft on hardpacked snow at about 8psi and they absorb the bumps, ridges and rumbles just fine with my hardtail fat bike. Pricey, but if getting through the winter months is a priority, this is the tire to have!