These studs make your bike stick like " Velcro" Love them and as long as the roads stay somewhat plowed , I'll be able to ride all winter. At 3.40 a gallon for gas and a 59.6 mile commute to Wenatachee, it pays to ride my bike year around to the Link bus at Ardenvoir store ( Coopers) and pay for a 20.00 per month bus pass. Best deal in the state...