Central Oregon's News Leader - KTVZ NewsChannel 21, Bend, Oregon
Do you use studded tires?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
875 Votes

Do you use studded tires?

Yes, for safety!

4

No, not necessary.

10

Yes, for safety!

4 Comments
k
1
k

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.

Reply
Larry Bruce
0
Larry Bruce

I 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.

Reply

No, not necessary.

10 Comments
Michael Coppedge
1
Michael Coppedge

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
sharder8
1
sharder8

Having grown up in northern MN and spending plenty of winter driving in AK, they're simply not needed.

Reply
Dave Voiles
0
Dave Voiles

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
Ka San
0
Ka San

I am retired and have an all-wheel drive Mini. If the weather is that bad, I just stay home. Otherwise, my Mini handles it well. I would not go to the expense + trouble to buy and switch out tires.

Reply
a Abbott
0
a Abbott

I have my tires syped so I don't affect the pavement negatively and they work just fine; even on icy roads.

Reply
Richard Dillard
0
Richard Dillard

The only thing that the do is tear up the roads. they really only work when the roads are very icey,

Reply
Sharon Brackett
0
Sharon Brackett

Have all season siped radicals on an all wheel drive vehicle.

Reply
Bill Hulings
0
Bill Hulings

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
Nate Hamilton
0
Nate Hamilton

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
Bill Rogers
0
Bill Rogers

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
Have you switched over your winter tires?

Have you switched over your winter tires?

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

1 Comment
SunnySunshinestein
0
SunnySunshinestein

Can't get an appointment with Les Schwab until May....

Reply
Should the county continue to spend money on Juniper Ridge homeless camps?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
302 Votes

Should the county continue to spend money on Juniper Ridge homeless camps?

Yes

2

No

2

Yes

2 Comments

No

2 Comments
snowzone
0
snowzone

The county doesn't pay my garbage or water bill and I pay taxes.

Reply
Latterdaysaint
0
Latterdaysaint

Bend doesn't have a homelessness problem they have a mental health and drug problem

Reply

We use cookies to ensure you get the best possible experience on our website. Learn more OK, GOT IT