Yes, for safety!
No, not necessary.
A good set of dedicated snow tires and 4/all wheel drive works just as good as studded tire and do not tear up the roads.
Reply
Lived here 42 years, never used studs. If you think you need better traction buy a good set of snow dedicated tires. If you're really worried about the condition of our roads, STOP using studs.
Reply
The only thing that the do is tear up the roads. they really only work when the roads are very icey,
Reply
They do help on glare ice but if people would simply learn how to drive. I married a set of studs when I married the first time. I pulled the studs and have never used them since.
Reply
My Blizzak tires work awesome on all road surfaces, are nice and quiet and don't cost our local society dearly in the form of excessive pavement damage. What's not to like!
Reply
If you feel you need studs you should stay off the roads. I ride a motorcycle and the stud ruts in Central Oregon make picking a line very difficult.
Reply
I will stop using studs when they stop using them on public vehicles. must be good for the government but not good for the rest of us.
ReplySafety reasons
ReplyI use studded tires in winter, icy conditions. Many people drive in winter conditions without any preparation. I want to be safe as possible and studded tires have proven they are safer on ice & snow.
Replyso fafe!
Reply