Adding Studs

…on can be studded. Tires already driven on cannot be studded nor re-studded. Studdable Winter / Snow tires without studs are still effective winter tires and many drivers choose not to stud them. If you desire a higher level of traction due to challenging conditions, studs can be added to any tires…

…on using the studs check with your local authorities as there are restrictions and even bans in many states. We did some testing a few years back that helps highlight the performance differences between these two tires. To gauge what sort of differences adding studs makes, we studded a set to test…

…metals studs that can be added in the shoulder and intermediate tread blocks to increase traction on hard-packed snow and icy roads. Finally, Pirelli's Winter Carving can be studded to give you the additional traction you're looking for. While designed to accept tire studs, it can also…

…what might be their best choice. Studless Ice & Snow tires are the most aggressive snow tires that allow for optimal grip levels without adding studs. While they may not handle as well on drive pavement compared to higher speed rated Performance Winter / Snow tires, they give lightweight…

…inconvenience of using winter tire studs. A few options worth considering are the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 and Bridgestone Blizzak WS70. * Studdable Winter / Snow - Are you looking for basic snow traction and/or the additional security provided by adding optional winter tire studs to enhance ice traction?…

…I was on a budget, I selected the Firestone Winterforce based on the price, the positive feedback and our Tire Test Results. Even though adding steel studs in my new set of Firestone winter tires are legal in the state I reside, I decided against it, as I felt the option was not needed. The…

…the additional security provided by adding optional winter tire studs to enhance traction on ice. These tires feature traditional winter tire compounds and tread designs that provide good traction in snow. They are also molded to accept optional metal studs that are especially helpful when driving…

…Range D or Load Range E sizes for heavy-duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, full-size vans and commercial vehicles. Traditional metal studs* can be added in the shoulder and intermediate tread blocks to increase traction on hard packed snow and icy roads. General's family of Altimax Arctic…

…to maximize snow and ice traction without the inconvenience of using winter tire studs. Studdable Winter / Snow tires provide basic snow traction and/or the additional security by adding optional winter tire studs to enhance traction on ice. Bridgestone The Blizzak WS70 and DM-V1 are ranked highly…

…options in the On-/Off-Road All-Terrain category. Some options are branded with the severe winter mountain/snowflake symbol and can even be studded to provide added traction. New for 2013 is the Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar. Just one look at this tire and you can see how well…

…snow and slush to enhance wintertime traction, while multiple sipes increase the number of biting edges to improve grip on ice and snow. Metal studs can be added to enhance ice and packed snow traction. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter Shop by vehicle to…