Driving in Snow???

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Originally Posted by macpappy

Just a curious question for all you northerners since its been a while since I lived anywhere that actually had snow. Are studded snow tires still legal? Do the still sell snow chains?

This isn't a solution or an option for a tourist but I lived in Washington state for six years back in the dark days of the 1970s and learned to hate snow chains (or those plastic and nylon strap things with a passion.) The following winter I learned from a neighbor who was a state trooper to put 4 studded tires on a rear wheel drive vehicle and that provided more traction. If you had front wheel drive back then, then you only had to put them on the front.

Depends on the locale.

Some areas require tire chains. Most areas ban them.

Most areas allow studs during the winter.

Your trooper friend is correct...but studded tires and tire chains really aren't necessary (or legal) for the area he's going to. As long as you've got some meat on your all seasons, you'll be OK equipment wise.