I ran studs and didn't feel they were any better. I think over the three years I had them I didn't encounter the perfect (ice) storm they would have been suited for.
The float on dry pavement was crazy, but I got used to it. Took more steering input. I only felt safe at the speed limit, not ten over like everybody does. But I wasn't late for work. And that's the point.
The question is "hands down", and I don't know that one could directly compare one storm to the next (but with new studded tires), assuming all other factors being equal, when they never are.
I've seen ice in parking lots that was busted by studded tires. It seems like a "herd immunity" thing, where if everybody had them, things would be better for all.
Did you notice apollo18 is in ALBERTA?Aren't studs outlawed in most parts of Ontario?
Did you notice apollo18 is in ALBERTA?
Fair enough....Nope, his location just says Canada and I know we talked about the GTA in one of his posts, so I assumed Ontario. I see the OP was edited on Friday, the location initially wasn't listed there, otherwise, I wouldn't have made the comment I did.
Fair enough....
But manufacturers makes difference winter tires marketed towards different intended regional markets.
If you live in Northern Ontario, then you can use studded tires between September 1 and May 31stIt just came to mind (assuming Ontario) because the iPike's I have on my Jeep have the provisions for studs but I can't use them because my impression was that in most parts of Ontario, they were prohibited.
If they are allowed to run them in Alberta, which I believe they can, since chains are also a thing there, then I don't see a reason not to if the conditions are such that they would be a benefit. I find the iPikes are not a great tire on ice, the Xice on the truck are MUCH better, but I expect that would change significantly with studs.
If you live in Northern Ontario, then you can use studded tires between September 1 and May 31st