Interesting read on studded tire law in ohio

[Mojoe]

Not really a big deal. But good to know how the law reads.

 

5589.081 Studded tires - prohibited acts.

(A) For purposes of this section, “studded tire” means any tire designed for use on a vehicle and equipped with metal studs or studs of wear-resisting material that project beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire; and “motor vehicle,” “street or highway,” “public safety vehicle,” and “school bus” have the same meanings as given those terms in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code.

(B) (1) Except as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, no person shall operate any motor vehicle, other than a public safety vehicle or school bus, that is equipped with studded tires on any street or highway in this state, except during the period extending from the first day of November of each year through the fifteenth day of April of the succeeding year.

(2) A person may operate a motor vehicle that is equipped with retractable studded tires with the studs retracted at any time of the year, but shall operate the motor vehicle with the studs extended only as provided in division (B)(1) of this section.

© This section does not apply to the use of tire chains when there is snow or ice on the streets or highways where such chains are being used, or the immediate vicinity thereof.

Effective Date: 03-12-1975; 2008 SB44 08-22-2008

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[iwashmycar]

so the 1st of Nov to the 15th of April.

 

Good to know. I have never been in a car with studded tires. I assume they are loud as shit lol.

[SpaceGhost]

so the 1st of Nov to the 15th of April.

 

Good to know. I have never been in a car with studded tires. I assume they are loud as shit lol.

 

not really any different, most have very small studs.

[iwashmycar]

gotcha. I want sure if they were like BBs, or like little cleats like I think i have seen people run in like Colorado

[TTQ B4U]

I have never been in a car with studded tires. I assume they are loud as shit lol.

 

they are a little louder. IMO not at all needed here in Cbus. They are actually a lot less stable on the highway if there's no snow or ice for them to bite into. I think some type of retractable system would be cool as hell.

 

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2004316894_tires31.html

[iwashmycar]

that would be awesome. Im sure $$$ too

[twistedfocus1647545489]

Semi-related (barely) - I always wanted to try some of those retreads with crushed glass in them as winter/offroad only tires. I think it's a neat idea. Basically the glass chunks act as mini-studs.

 

Example:

http://www.treadwright.com/shopnow/product/tabid/61/productid/12/sename/311050r15-guard-dog-mt/default.aspx

[Mojoe]

There is a noticeable sound from them on pavement. Adding studs to a tire can run $60-$100 for all four.

[LJ]

Semi-related (barely) - I always wanted to try some of those retreads with crushed glass in them as winter/offroad only tires. I think it's a neat idea. Basically the glass chunks act as mini-studs.

 

Example:

http://www.treadwright.com/shopnow/product/tabid/61/productid/12/sename/311050r15-guard-dog-mt/default.aspx

 

Those were the tires I had on my Ram. Never had to put it in 4wd last winter except backing of the snowpile at the bottom of my driveway

[Transamatt99]

I run studded tires on my 2wd truck. When your in a parking lot you can hear them clicking as the tire goes around and you get just a hint of roar on the highway. They work wonders though for 2wd vehicles. I could only imagine a 4x4 with them all the way around locked in. you could push snow lol.