law on studded snow tires in Pgh

[hempfield mania]

Or, you could get a set of cables or chains to put on if you absolutely need to go out in horrible weather. Newer sets of chains/cables are fairly easy to put on and take off. Just pull over and take them off when you are done. More pocket friendly idea (possibly) if you keep your car for a decent length of time. All season tires would be plenty with the chains/cables as backup.

[threadyapparel]

I heard you can only use studded or chained tires during certain conditions, since you will contribute to further damage of the roads. But I never heard that they are required.

[tireclinic]

It is not required for you to have studs it is just an option from October 1st - April 15th. However, if you do decide to get studs on a front wheel drive vehicle almost all garages will not put on just two due their insurance because if you put just two on instead of four your vehicle is more likely to fish tail. If you have an all wheel or four wheel drive vehicle you shouldn't have different tread designs or just two studded anyway because it will eventually destroy your transmission. If you have a rear wheel drive vehicle you can just put two studded on the back axle (or four studded on the back if you have a rear wheel drive duely)

[jimsing59]

In Pennsylvania, studded tires are currently allowed for road use from November 1 to April 15. They are bad for the roads, but necessary in Pittsburgh because snow removal isn't that great. Just another research project from Pittsburgh James.



https://itstillruns.com/pennsylvania...s-7477383.html

[gg]

Originally Posted by jimsing59

In Pennsylvania, studded tires are currently allowed for road use from November 1 to April 15. They are bad for the roads, but necessary in Pittsburgh because snow removal isn't that great. Just another research project from Pittsburgh James.

Cons outweigh the pros on studded tires in our region since you rarely are driving on snow/ice around here. On dry or wet pavement studded tires are horrible. i will never understand anyone buying them anymore considering how great good snow tires are these days. Blizzaks and others are just superior in every way. In Pittsburgh all-seasons are enough. I can't see driving on tires that don't do well in wet considering our roads are wet so much of the time.

[Tractor Face]

Originally Posted by gg

Cons outweigh the pros on studded tires in our region since you rarely are driving on snow/ice around here. On dry or wet pavement studded tires are horrible. i will never understand anyone buying them anymore considering how great good snow tires are these days. Blizzaks and others are just superior in every way. In Pittsburgh all-seasons are enough. I can't see driving on tires that don't do well in wet considering our roads are wet so much of the time.

I completely agree. Studded snow tires seem ridiculous given how much it doesn't snow and how good tires are today. Driving on studded tires is like killing a fly with a hammer.