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Do you still use studded tires?
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773 Votes

Do you still use studded tires?

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7

No

8

Yes

5 Comments
Mark Davis
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Mark Davis

I drive to MT-B everyday. I'm using studs for everyone's safety. The law needs to reflect regional conditions.

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Phil Spreier
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Phil Spreier

If you have a two wheel drive in Bend, studded tires are essential. City plowing policies seem to generate more ice than a Zamboni…

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Duane Wyman
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Duane Wyman

Because I live in the Sunriver/LA Pine area; weather can be extreme in the winter. Also many new CO residents are not experienced in winter driving conditions. Safety, safety, safety for all!

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Les Adams
Les Adams

But your comments assume studs give better traction than studless snow tires, which isn't true in most conditions.

M Vigoren
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M Vigoren

This side of the mountain shouldn’t be told by idiots on the other side of the mountain. I use them until the very last day. Driving from LaPine to Bend is scary enough but on icy roads I want to know I have additional traction measures besides cinder rocks.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

I think they should be banned they are bad for the rd

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M Vigoren
M Vigoren

Sorry idiot drivers are also bad for the roads but we can’t ban them.

No

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damon
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damon

winter tire performance has improved greatly on packed snow and mixed road crust. conditions where studs may be more useful (glassy sheets of ice) are rare, and they often underperform in many more common conditions. the noise, wear and tear, annual deadlines and poor performance, that’s a no for me

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Latterdaysaint
Latterdaysaint

Simply put, studded tires can damage roads by causing friction. Subsequently, this creates ruts in the surface of the road, thus increasing the chance of water and ice build-up. Furthermore, studded tires can create a smoother surface, which can lead to slippery conditions when snow or rain begins

Off the path
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Off the path

I use all seasons. I'll probably get studded next year as I'll have a new driver.

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Dieter Heinzer
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Dieter Heinzer

Studless Winter tires are quieter and provide better performance overall; additionally, I can put them on my car earlier and keep them on longer than the DOT deadlines.

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Marcus Ainsworth
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Marcus Ainsworth

why do you use studded tires?

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Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

NO, they should definitely be outlawed. They do millions worth of damage to roads and they area safety hazard. Studs create a perfect storm for ponding, creating hydroplaning due to the depressions in the roadway. They dont work that well, we have snow tires that soften in the cold and work great!

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Les Adams
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Les Adams

Many people still think studs give the best traction but lots of research has shown that studless traction tires are best in most conditions. Studs are only better in hard packed snow and give less traction than studless in many snow conditions.

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Do you support Mt. Bachelor communities goal of keeping bachelor ownership in the community?
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245 Votes

Do you support Mt. Bachelor communities goal of keeping bachelor ownership in the community?

YES

1

NO

1

YES

1 Comment

NO

1 Comment
Sonny
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Sonny

The HOA that is determined to fail.

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Have you scheduled a vaccine appointment for this year?
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515 Votes

Have you scheduled a vaccine appointment for this year?

YES

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NO

1

YES

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

NO

1 Comment
James Cluster
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James Cluster

Have you come up with a new relevant question yet ? just askin'

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