Hey Telegirl - what are you currently using for studded tires? I am using Nokian Extremes (2.1 tire with 296 studs - $70/tire), and ride trails, frozen bridges, and ponds with no problem. The most extreme, however, are called Freddy's Revenge - a 2.3 tire with 336 carbid-tipped studs. These will, however, set you back $100 each .

The best for overall riding (as Denise mentioned) are the Hakka (2.1 tire with 300 studs) - these will run you $90/tire. These are close to the weight of a normal tire. The downside, however, is that the casing is not as heavy.

I have had my Extremes for 6 years, and haven't had an issue riding anything with them...

bikeman.com is a great place and has most of these in stock (they're in Maine).

SheFly