Studded bicycle snow tires - winter cycling

There are a variety of ways to winterize your bike for daily commuting. One way which was featured on Wired magazine via Dutch Bike Co. is to use zip ties all around your tires with the actual little connector hub of the tie just to the outside of each wheel. This allows for somewhat better traction in messy cycling conditions. With the connector to the outside you shouldn't slide out and should be able to corner a little bit better.

I have never tried this but I am quite curious to know how it would work.  This seems like it would be a great way to create a temporary fix for you bike without having to remove the tire, buy new tires, or spend a lot of time in the garage working.

Pros: quick, cheap, added easily to your current commuter setup and works on any bike

Cons: possible poor traction?..., brittle, ugly, and removal may be annoying

Dutch Bike Co. (via Wired)

Photo: Fritz Rice