Originally Posted by
doctor j
We don't get enough snow to justify the funds for studded tires. Just out of curiosity, is braking with them a lot different than with regular tires?
Braking on ice or packed snow is different than on a dry road surface regardless of the tire. If anything the studs make braking a bit more controlled and/or predictable.
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