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Originally Posted by Joe Bob
BTW, do studded tires get you out of using chains in chain required areas?
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Here in BC the signs say "carry chains or use winter tires". Studded winter tires would exceed requirements in most areas.
BTW, studs are only useful for ice or compacted snow... no benefit on deep snow.
I have had Nokian Hakkapelita Qs on my Talon for 11 seasons now, same set with >80,000km
. (Luckily they don't get much UV in our winters.) They still have 50% of their tread left . The guys at KAL Tire are surprised. Probably has a bit to do with the AWD system that has LTD slip center diff coupling: true AWD, not on demand, so tires all involved with acceleration.
Anyway, I highly endorse Nokian Hakkapelita winter tires ( also available for SUVs)