These are extremely aggressive studded tires, on a road car, the studs could protrude from the rubber less than half as much, and road tires might have between 130 to 250 studs per tire, rather than ...

LAKE TAHOE – From crushed walnut shells to coiled wires, tire manufactures have been reinventing the wheel for decades. The most recent reinvention in the last decade has been studless snow tires – ...

Studded tires are a type of tire designed for driving in winter conditions, specifically on ice and snow-covered roads. These tires have tiny metal studs projecting from the tire tread, providing ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon and Washington residents are now legally allowed to put studded tires on their vehicles in preparation for the winter season. In both states, drivers can use studded ...

A winter tire that comes from the factory pre-studded with metal studs is the best option for serious winter conditions. Smartly designed tread channels push slushy snow and ice off the tire for ...

One would think buying snow tires is as easy as walking into your local tire store, picking out the set you want, having them mounted up and driving down the road. Then later on, if/when winter ...

Drivers were able to start using studded tires on Nov. 1. The special tires are legal through March 31. This year, there’s a new $5 fee per new studded tire purchase. Of that, 90 percent goes to a ...

Oregonians with studded traction tires on their cars or trucks won’t have to remove them next week after all, state officials said Monday. The transportation department decided to give drivers until ...

Road & Track has consistently advocated for wider proliferation of snow tires. More than all-wheel drive, snow tires provide a safer cold-weather driving experience than all-season or summer rubber.

Studded tires are a legal option for Oregon drivers seeking better traction during winter weather. Oregon drivers can use studded tires on their vehicles from November 1 through March 31. Traction ...