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 ...

Across the United States, a quiet but consequential fight is unfolding over a small strip of metal embedded in rubber. Studded winter tires, once seen as a straightforward safety upgrade for icy roads ...

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 ...

Washington is quietly edging toward one of the toughest positions in the country on winter traction gear, with lawmakers ...

The deadline to remove studded tires is fast approaching if you want to avoid a fine. Bob Brawdy [email protected] It’s that time of the year again for Washington state drivers: people with ...

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 ...

Nov. 8—Are studless winter tires better than their studded rivals? It's a crucial question each year for many Alaskans, but especially this week in Anchorage, after the season's first major snowfall ...

With weather conditions in Texas soon expected to be cooler and wetter, storms and snowfall are more likely to happen, necessitating that Texans take steps to drive safely on slippery roads. One ...

It’s that time of year again for Washington state drivers: Before April 1, people with studded tires on their vehicles must replace them with regular tires. The last day to make the switch, which ...

Spring in Oregon means cherry blossoms, even more rain — and the end of studded tire season. Drivers have until next Thursday to remove the winter tires, which are allowed in the state each year from ...