5 D! L6 s, J$ S( e•Fat tire: You can float on top of the snow if you don't have to go through it (e.g. snow buggies). You have a larger contact patch with the ground for summer. . A% z( \/ r Z$ j% Q& [. r
•Skinny tire: Will find it's way through the snow to find some pavement to grab onto. $ u3 X, i8 M# @% E
•Studded tire: Works great on ice but has no effect on snow/slush/other stuff. # G* |+ P' K; o0 r# { _