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Would you rather travel the world for a year on the cheap or stay in a lavish country for a year?

Asked by Saya

509 Votes

Would you rather travel the world for a year on the cheap or stay in a lavish country for a year?

47%

Travel Cheap Travel Cheap

53%

Luxury in One Country Luxury in One Country

47%

Travel Cheap

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53%

Luxury in One Country

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Rachel Jarvis Saunders

spent lots of time in my younger years traveling on the cheap, ready for a little lux

Asked by KTVZ

775 Votes

Do you still use studded tires?

32%

Yes Yes

68%

No No

32%

Yes

5 Comments

Mark Davis

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

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…

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!

Les Adams

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

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.

Latterdaysaint

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

M Vigoren

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

68%

No

6 Comments

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

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

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

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.

Marcus Ainsworth

why do you use studded tires?

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!

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.

Georgia travelers would opt to drive for 5 hours rather than take a one-hour flight. What about you?

Asked by The Newnan Times-Herald

819 Votes

Georgia travelers would opt to drive for 5 hours rather than take a one-hour flight. What about you?

51%

Drive five hours Drive five hours

49%

Take a one-hour flight Take a one-hour flight

51%

Drive five hours

3 Comments

Donna Palivoda

takes at least 5 hours to make a one hour flight. Then you have to worry about luggage, parking, getting around at your destination

Larry Ewart

so how much time do u really save by flying is the real answer. Get there an hour or so early, wait in the terminal, flight delayed , rent a car or Uber around not worth it on trips under 8 hours.

Abby Normal

I control my environment vs. no control over any part of the travel.

49%

Take a one-hour flight

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Travel SquareOffs

Would you rather travel the world for a year on the cheap or stay in a lavish country for a year?

47% Travel Cheap Travel Cheap

53% Luxury in One Country Luxury in One Country

47% Travel Cheap

53% Luxury in One Country

Do you still use studded tires?

32% Yes Yes

68% No No

32% Yes

68% No