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MathematicianGlum880 t1_j6n2im1 wrote

I’m a 62f, lived here most of my life, (ten years I lived in Mass) never in my life have I had studded tires. Nor will I, it’s a total waste of money. I’ve never had 4x4 and just recently got AWD (and that’s only because I used it for camping, though to be honest AWD means Jack shit. I was taught how to drive in the winter. Drive slowly and steer into the skid. With ice, if you skid, let go of the wheel..ain’t nothing gonna stop the skid. My ex hit a patch of ice in the 80’s, didn’t see it and we spun around so quickly, it was over in an instant. I’ve skidded, but never really had a bad accident. Save yourself some money and go to a parking lot and practice like we all were taught.

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indyaj t1_j6nnr8k wrote

This is the correct answer. Studded tires won't save you from yourself if you don't know how your car reacts to the conditions. If you don't know how to drive in the snow and ice, practice practice practice. If you have one, ask your local friend to take you to a parking lot when it's snowy and icy and have them teach you like they were taught. It's the way.

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Odd-Mountain3076 t1_j6n3hek wrote

"With ice, if you skid, let go of the wheel..ain’t nothing gonna stop the skid."

With Studs, you drive ice like snow. You steer into the skid and maintain some control. No studs....good luck.

That said, your other statements such as about AWD....well no since arguing known benefits. You probably still pump the brakes to stop in an emergency.

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david_lo-pan t1_j6omet8 wrote

AWD will help you get out of you are stuck in snow. or having to start on a slick hill. It doesn’t really offer any better braking or handling over FWD when it comes to just driving down the road.

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