Wise guy from our local forum explained, that the studs need some time on tarmac to wear off a bit that the studs can be more exposed.
That Solberg quote about the tires was hilarious to me. As he said it, I was like "no way the commentators will even acknowledge that comment", and lo and behold, Becks immediately started talking...

Doing donuts of course!
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