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GUIDE TO STUDDED SNOW TIRES

By Tire Agent Staff

September 29, 2023

We thought an article about studding tires might be relevant to maybe a few
areas in the United States, until we looked at a map on the US DOT's site and
learned that 70% of roads in the US are located in snowy regions. Even Arizona,
one of the hottest states in the country, sees snow every year. The high
elevations in Flagstaff, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon area see snow every
winter, with northern parts of the state reporting as much as 75 inches of snow
every year.

So, what's the difference between snow tires and studded tires? And, do you need
studded snow tires?  


WHAT ARE TIRE STUDS? WHAT ARE STUDDED TIRES?

Studded tires are winter tires that have been fitted with cleat-like protrusions
that provide even more grip than snow tires. Some snow tires come fixed with
studs, while others are called "studdable," meaning they have divots where you
can install studs on snowy and icy days.


WHO MAKES STUDDED TIRES?

You can find winter tire with studs through Tire Agent. Select "SHOP" from any
page, enter your vehicle information and then filter to studded tires or
studdable tires. These are among the best options for studded and studdable
tires. Approximate costs for studded snow tires are included. Prices are always
subject to change.


FALKEN 



 * Falken WinterPeak F-ICE 1: Pinned for studs, starting at around $103 per tire


FIRESTONE

 * Firestone WinterForce 2: Pinned for studs, starting at around $119 per tire


GENERAL TIRE

 * General AltiMAX Arctic 12: Pinned for studs, starting at $115 per tire
 * General Grabber Arctic: Pinned for studs, starting at $199 per tire
 * General Grabber Arctic LT: Pinned for studs, starting at $222 per tire 


GOODYEAR

 * Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter: Fitted for metal studs, starting at around $102
   per tire


HANKOOK

 * Hankook Winter i*Pike RS W419: Studdable, starting at around $88 per tire
 * Hankook Winter i*Pike RW09: Pinned for studs, starting at $273 per tire


LAUFENN

 * Laufenn I FIT Ice: Studdable winter tire, starting at around $96 per tire


NOKIAN

 * Nokian Hakkapelitta 8: Built-in studs, starting at $124 per tire
 * Nokian Hakkapelitta 9: Built-in studs, starting at $181 per tire
 * Nokian Hakkapelitta 9 SUV: Built-in studs for sport utility vehicles,
   starting at $197 per tire
 * Nokian Hakkapelitta C3: Built-in studs for commercial vehicles, starting at
   $166
 * Nokian Hakkapelitta R3: Studded, starting at $148 per tire
 * Nokian Nordman 7: Studded, starting at $170 per tire
 * Nokian Nordman 7 SUV: Studded for SUVs, starting at $342 per tire


SUMITOMO

 * Sumitomo Ice Edge: Pinned for studs, starting at $79 per tire


TOYO

 * Toyo Observe G3 Ice: Studdable tire, starting at $53 per tire


ANSWERS TO FAQS ABOUT STUDDED TIRES


WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SNOW TIRES VS STUDDED TIRES?

Snow tires, or stud-less winter tires, are built with deeper grooves and sharp,
jagged edges. This optimizes traction, making it safer to drive in snow. Snow
tires are designed to grip the ground through snow, slush and ice, and the tread
compound will stay flexible in temperatures that dip below 45 degrees
Fahrenheit.

Snow tires are perfect for people who live in areas that have long cold winters
and see reasonable amounts of snow.


WHAT ARE STUDLESS SNOW TIRES?

Studless snow tires are winter tires with deeper treads that are designed to
help move vehicles through snow and slush. Simply put, studless snow tires are
snow tires without studs. No, you cannot add studs to regular tires or to tires
that are not studdable, which we'll describe next. 


WHAT ARE STUDDABLE SNOW TIRES?

Studdable snow tires come with divots that accommodate removable studs so they
can be added during severe snowy weather and removed when the snow melts. 


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF STUDS FOR WINTER TIRES?

If you're driving in areas that see more extreme winter conditions or if you
live in a mountainous or hilly area, you'll want to consider studded winter
tires. Like traditional snow tires, studded winter tires are built with deeper
grooves and sharp, jagged edges to optimize traction, making it safer to drive
in snow.

However, studded tires include studs for enhanced traction on ice. Think of them
like cleats you'd see on baseball players: small, round pieces of rubber,
plastic or metal that provide better grip by digging into the road.

Studded tires are built for driving in slippery, heavy snow, and ice.


CAN YOU STUD ANY TIRE?

No, any tire cannot be studded. No matter what your long-winded uncle says, you
cannot stud standard winter tires (or any tire other than a studdable tire).

If you want the safety of studded tires but don't need the studs all the time,
you can get what's known as a hybrid option, also known as "studdable."

Some studdable tires come with studs that you can screw into the predrilled
holes in the tire's tread. Others come with the holes and you have to buy the
studs separately. Do this when a heavy winter storm is on the way, and simply
remove the studs when driving conditions are safer.


SO, WHY WOULD YOU WANT STUDDABLE TIRES?

The primary reason to have hybrid studdable tires is to have the best of both
worlds. You have the flexibility to add studs when weather conditions demand
them, and then remove them when you don't need them.

But that's not the only rationale. Honestly, not all states permit studded
tires. Yep. It's illegal to have studded tires on your vehicle in some states,
and some places allow studded tires only during certain times of the year.

For example, Ohio allows them from Nov. 1 to April 15. Arkansas allows them from
Nov. 15 to April 15, and Virginia allows them from Oct. 15 to April 15.

According to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, states that don't permit
studded tires include:

 * Hawaii
 * Illinois
 * Michigan
 * Minnesota
 * Mississippi
 * Wisconsin

As you know, laws change all the time. So check with your state's bureau of
motor vehicle office before deciding.


HOW MANY STUDDED TIRES DO YOU NEED? 4? OR, ARE 2 ENOUGH?

You never want to have only two snow or studded tires. Some may think it would
be acceptable just to put them in the front, since most vehicles are front-wheel
drive. But that's a bad idea.

Having snow tires only in the front could result in having less control driving
your car. It increases the possibility of oversteering or fishtailing around
corners. You might even lose control applying the brakes.

If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, you might be able to get away with
installing two studded tires in the back. But it's not recommended. For optimal
performance, you need four matching tires.


WHY AREN'T ALL-SEASON TIRES ENOUGH FOR SNOW?

Most vehicles have all-season tires when driving off the lot. That's because all
seasons are the most versatile tires, designed for smooth rides in most North
American weather conditions. They're perfect for anyone living in warm weather
climates, four-season climates that don't see much snow, and if you live in a
winter climate but don't drive much.

Bottom line: If you drive in areas that get deep snow, cold weather, and lots of
ice, you're going to need a tire that adapts to those conditions, especially if
you commute to work or drive every day. That's when you'll want to look into
snow tires or studded tires.


BOTTOM LINE: ARE STUDDED TIRES WORTH IT?

Studded tires are a good choice if you live in an area with heavy snow and ice,
especially if you prioritize safety and handling over road noise. Studded tires
can be louder than all-season or non-studded snow tires. Don't try to stud
non-studded or non-studdable tires. If cost is a factor, Tire Agent offers a
number of easy payment plans, some of which require no money down and light to
no credit checks. If you live in South Florida, no, studded tires aren't worth
it. If you live in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania, the Rockies in
Colorado or even the slippery roads of the Midwest, then yes, studded tires
maybe worth it if local laws allow them.

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