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[deleted] t1_j0pvj9e wrote

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VTMomof2 t1_j0qazyi wrote

Studded snow tires are overkill for this person.

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[deleted] t1_j0qecdg wrote

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VTMomof2 t1_j0qhenp wrote

Because you don’t need to. I’ve lived in Vermont for 26 years and never needed studded tires. Usually I get by with all seasons. (I live near Burlington and have a very short commute) I guess if you live at the top of an icy steep hill, or commute for 2 hours a day, sure. But it’s not a requirement for safe winter driving.

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[deleted] t1_j0qk18v wrote

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VTMomof2 t1_j0x17sb wrote

If you need studded tires to drive in VT in any winter conditions then perhaps you aren’t a great driver in the winter. I think I know 1 person who uses studded snow tires and he has a 1 hour commute both ways in the summer months so winter is even longer in bad weather. Most people don’t use studded tires.

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bleahdeebleah t1_j0r7tfr wrote

Because they are only the best tires in very specific conditions - hard packed snow and ice. Studded tires have less traction on dry and wet roads than normal snow tires - they will increase braking distances in those conditions. If the majority of your time is on those kinds of roads you probably shouldn't have studs.

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skivtjerry t1_j0rn6gs wrote

We are the classic studded tire customers, over 1500ft, 5 miles from pavement, 4 miles of steep and twisty roads from the valley. They are indeed great on ice and packed snow. The performance reduction on bare roads is very small relative to the reduction experienced when you get on ice and don't have studs. And if you drive a lot of bare roads in winter, studded tires will last a couple of seasons longer because the studs take a lot of the abuse. Yes, they wear out, but a lot slower than rubber. Regardless of stud status, real winter tires need to be on your car in winter. It is the law in Quebec and I wish it was here.

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mountainwocky t1_j0qepdp wrote

Studded snow tires are indeed great for ice, but they can actually reduce traction when the roads are clear because the studs reduce rubber contact with the road a little. Unless you are doing the majority of your driving on back roads that may stay snow/ice covered it’s hard to recommend studded snow tires when snow tires today, like Blizzak or X-Ice, give very good traction in snow/ice, but also great performance on cleared roads.

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bleahdeebleah t1_j0px73d wrote

I think this makes sense if you live up here, not so much for visiting.

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MarkVII88 t1_j0ryaas wrote

Unless OP is visiting from Florida, they likely already live in the Northeast, and should be smart enough to run snow tires in winter in the first place.

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