We’ve heard rumblings about tires with retractable studs for winter driving, but it’s always been in a “one day” context. Now it seems that day is coming. Q Tires, a startup company — based in South ...

Studded tires may make it easier to drive on ice, but those same studs will quickly wear down when used on dry asphalt – plus, they'll create a very rough, noisy ride. The problem is, most winter ...

Studded tires work best on snowy and icy roads across the nation's snowbelt, but highway officials wince at the damage they cause when roads are dry. Promoters of a new type of winter tire believe ...

Tire maker Nokian Tyres is developing a winter tire that features retractable studs. According to Nokian, the tire is still in concept form but could one day become a reality. As the video below ...

OLYMPIA, WA - A proposed house bill would phase out the use of studded tires in Washington by July of 2025. As of now, tires with metal studs can be used from November through April for snow, ice and ...

If you have studded snow tires on your car, you'll need to change them out soon. State law requires studded tires to be removed by May 1st. You can get them removed at any tire place but folks from ...

On icy roads, studded winter tires can save lives – but they pulverize pavement and fill the air with dangerous, inhalable particles. A new study shows that both road wear and airborne particles could ...

Time and place are important factors in determining when Oregonians can put studded tires on their vehicles for the winter season. Traction tires and chains add an element of safety when driving in ...

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 ...

Because of a drop in material costs and competitive bidding, Washington state will be able to finance an additional 21 transportation projects, with a total price tag of $112 million. That’s good news ...

I have a car question I’m sure I know the answer to, but I need one of you to point that out to my husband. (And if I’m incorrect, he never needs to know!) We live in Colorado and take occasional ...