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Sheldon Brown says no.
It's not like the streets are going
going to be like off road trails,where the ground is muddy,softy and
uneven.
I agree that those of you considering studded tires should read through the archived posts.
One point I'd like to make however is that because studded tires are such a niche, very few people have tried them, and those who have, probably haven't tried more than one design -- so anecdotal evidence isn't as useful in this case as it might be with other topics. This does not even take into account the very different road conditions found within the Chicago area. In my neighborhood, due to poor drainage and other factors, black ice accumulates to the point where road tires just don't work. It is true the 23/25c tires sink through the snow, but if you're hitting ice (rather than tarmac or dirt) below -- they just won't work.
So understand that there are several different types of studded tires on the market. Some are based on (rubber) studded MTB and cross tires -- these are wide and aggressive and meant for running at lower pressures. Others are based on high end commuting tires, and can be run at higher pressures on the road.
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