Snow tires for going up skiing

[Gman]

The studded tires have a negative effect when you don't need them. They tend to have reduced traction on dry or wet pavement (especially concrete) including longer stopping distances. Their benefits are in very limited driving conditions right around freezing.

Washington state also has limitations on the use of studded snow tires;
Edited to fix the URL (stupid phone auto-correct): http://www.wsdot.com/winter/studtire.htm

Found this link as well: https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/studded-winter-tires

 

[Al Czervik]

What is your reluctance to go studded? I also live in Seattle, plan on running true snow tires in the winter, swapping back, etc. I head over Steven's almost every weekend. I haven't done the research yet (as my truck hasn't been delivered yet). But was thinking studded would be the way to go.

If you haven't already bought tires, check out this link before pulling the trigger:

https://www.outsideonline.com/2359001/studded-tires-winter-car-prep

Here's a summary for anyone hesitant to click on an unknown link:

"The simple answer is that studs are an outdated technology that's no longer relevant in the vast majority of driving conditions."

 

[Leif_Ram2019]

Great information. Thanks all!