Anyone drive on studded tire?
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gdnagle
US Veteran
Guess I'm lucky. If the roads were bad I just never went out. Still don't I can drive in it, as I have with no problems but know my limits, but I don't trust the other guy. They call for snow or it's snowing I don't go out, like I said just never had to. No matter what type of tires you got driving on ice is a problem.
Worked for a company back in the early 80's, got a snow storm and most of us didn't show up. Got there the next day after roads were cleared and guy give us a ribbing for not showing up, said he was the only one there. Come to find out he did $1800.00 worth of damage to his car getting there. Would have been cheaper for him to have lost the $80.00 he made in those 8 hours, plus 2 hours each way to get to work.
Worked for a company back in the early 80's, got a snow storm and most of us didn't show up. Got there the next day after roads were cleared and guy give us a ribbing for not showing up, said he was the only one there. Come to find out he did $1800.00 worth of damage to his car getting there. Would have been cheaper for him to have lost the $80.00 he made in those 8 hours, plus 2 hours each way to get to work.
I live deep in the mountain of Colorado, high on a very steep mountain with plenty of ice and snow 5 months each year. I don't believe studs do that much good. I used them for years but find they are dangerous as they can be helpful. On snow packed roads I see little help. Icy roads, yes they help. Wet roads they are dangerous as they reduce the amount of surface tension on road, as well as the studs being metal on a wet surface. After traveling close to 2 million miles on icy roads from Alaska to Colorado, I feel the main problem is poor driving habit, and poor vehicle maintenance. Seems if you get a drivers license in Florida, you are automatically skilled and knowledgeable enough to drive in steep mountains, in the winter.
litenlarry
Member
I thought most states outlawed the studded tires..I have used them in the pre 1971 era..They worked very good, but if memory serves, on dry concrete pavement they were prone to loosing traction on curves...
I was in Maryland on Christmas 1970 and they were not outlawed, New Years day 1971 they become illegal..
I was in Maryland on Christmas 1970 and they were not outlawed, New Years day 1971 they become illegal..
BearBio
Member
"Seems if you get a drivers license in Florida, you are automatically skilled and knowledgeable enough to drive in steep mountains, in the winter."
LOL The highest point in Florida is Mt Dora @ 300 ft above sea level. I stopped to look at it and I was looking down at it from the freeway.
Drove with studs for several years in a 2wd RAV-4. They did slide, especially at one real ice intersection. Seemed to recover well, though. Now wife and I both have 4WD= A Frontier for me and a Pathfinder for her.
LOL The highest point in Florida is Mt Dora @ 300 ft above sea level. I stopped to look at it and I was looking down at it from the freeway.
Drove with studs for several years in a 2wd RAV-4. They did slide, especially at one real ice intersection. Seemed to recover well, though. Now wife and I both have 4WD= A Frontier for me and a Pathfinder for her.
I remember as a kid on Loveland pass in a whiteout,mom gasping at every hairpin turn,the old man pulling over and telling me "you drive".He pulled it on my sisters too :-O We figured it out 
Brian41
Member
I used them in the 70s when they were legal here and worked well in rear wheel drive cars of the time. I took a two hundred mile trip once in a 1970 Chevy Impala to pick up my Grandmother with them in a snow/ice storm.
I believe I only made the trip because of them and was sorry when they were outlawed here.
I've pretty much had 4 wheel drive vehicles since then and with cautious driving they do fine. We've got a storm brewing now with a foot of snow expected and I'm staying home but wife is at work. She's driving my Trailblazer and should have no problem getting home tonight on our rural road which won't get plowed until later when main roads are clear. I did tell her to drive careful as I doubt I can make a rescue attempt for her should she get stuck in our front wheel drive Buick although it has traction control and gets through much.
I believe I only made the trip because of them and was sorry when they were outlawed here.
I've pretty much had 4 wheel drive vehicles since then and with cautious driving they do fine. We've got a storm brewing now with a foot of snow expected and I'm staying home but wife is at work. She's driving my Trailblazer and should have no problem getting home tonight on our rural road which won't get plowed until later when main roads are clear. I did tell her to drive careful as I doubt I can make a rescue attempt for her should she get stuck in our front wheel drive Buick although it has traction control and gets through much.
We use them here in Nevada and yes they have to come off by April 1st..................
Remember a trip to Calif. years back with the wife's Ford Mach1 Mustang that had 4 on it at the time..........
In Kentfield (near SF ) we stopped into a Chevron gas station to fill up and the young attendant asked us........
"What special type of "Drag Tires" are those" ??
Remember a trip to Calif. years back with the wife's Ford Mach1 Mustang that had 4 on it at the time..........
In Kentfield (near SF ) we stopped into a Chevron gas station to fill up and the young attendant asked us........
"What special type of "Drag Tires" are those" ??
1morethan8
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
It's kind'a funny reading about how only an inch or two can cripple the big Southern towns on flat ground!
I can tell you for sure it's not all the same...
The Cherohala Skyway goes from 900' to over 5,000' in a few miles.. so the road can change really fast!
And loads of fun in a sports car!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbyQhVdIlCk
They have had a one day snow fall of over 4' on the Skyway... and over 5' on
Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Yeah, come down for a visit when we have one of our "little snows".. might be able to show ya a road you just may not understand!
I can tell you for sure it's not all the same...
The Cherohala Skyway goes from 900' to over 5,000' in a few miles.. so the road can change really fast!
And loads of fun in a sports car!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbyQhVdIlCk
They have had a one day snow fall of over 4' on the Skyway... and over 5' on
Mt. LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Yeah, come down for a visit when we have one of our "little snows".. might be able to show ya a road you just may not understand!
Comrad
Member
Used them late 60's early 70's, could only use them in certain winter months. The last set I had, I pulled the studs out with vice grips because I didn't have tires to replace the studded ones with.
Today I don't know anyone who uses snow tires and we get a good amount of snow around here. Front wheel drive is great in the snow.
Today I don't know anyone who uses snow tires and we get a good amount of snow around here. Front wheel drive is great in the snow.
Bkreutz
US Veteran
They're still legal in WA, and they tear up the roads badly. There has been talk of outlawing them. Drives me nuts because it rarely snows in Seattle and people put studs on the first day they're legal and don't take them off until they have to. Last time I used studs was in the mid 80's when I had a 2WD pickup, I've had 4 or all wheel drive since the late 80's and haven't used them since. Just have to adjust your driving style. (and before someone says it, yes I know 4WD vehicles don't stop any faster than 2WD
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I think they've always....
I think they've always been illegal in SC. Not enough ice to justify the road damage. We just go out and slide all over the place when it ices over. In the 'big' storm in the early '70s (being a teenager) I found a nice open area to spin my car around.
I think they've always been illegal in SC. Not enough ice to justify the road damage. We just go out and slide all over the place when it ices over. In the 'big' storm in the early '70s (being a teenager) I found a nice open area to spin my car around.
1morethan8
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
"(and before someone says it, yes I know 4WD vehicles don't stop any faster than 2WD)"
But they do..put it in reverse.. floor board the gas.. and hang on!
But they do..put it in reverse.. floor board the gas.. and hang on!
Thunderhawk88
Member
I didn't realize they were still legal in some areas....
2013 Studded Snow Tire Regulations for Passenger Cars
2013 Studded Snow Tire Regulations for Passenger Cars
NCW Ray
Member
And from watching the Seattle Comedy Channels (News) the studded tires don't seem to help them much! I've seen some pretty comical bumper car sessions on the news over there!They're still legal in WA, and they tear up the roads badly. There has been talk of outlawing them. Drives me nuts because it rarely snows in Seattle and people put studs on the first day they're legal and don't take them off until they have to. Last time I used studs was in the mid 80's when I had a 2WD pickup, I've had 4 or all wheel drive since the late 80's and haven't used them since. Just have to adjust your driving style. (and before someone says it, yes I know 4WD vehicles don't stop any faster than 2WD
Bkreutz
US Veteran
And from watching the Seattle Comedy Channels (News) the studded tires don't seem to help them much! I've seen some pretty comical bumper car sessions on the news over there!
Of course you realize that most of those drivers you see on the news got their licenses in Orange County.
I liked the old days when our snow removal system was called "Melt". Everyone just took the day off and stayed home until the snow removal system finished working.
Bkreutz
US Veteran
I have no idea what a rubber stud would be. Sounds like some kind of adult entertainment.
LVSteve
Member
Tyre studs are illegal in MN and WI? WTH, over?
