The state of Illinois prohibits the use of tires with metal or wood studs or other projections on improved highways. This prohibition applies to any metal vehicle, including automobiles, tractors and trucks, with these four exceptions:
Yes - you can use studded tires from November 1st to April 1st in the state of Iowa. You can also use chains on tires when required for safety because of snow, ice, or other conditions that cause a car to skid.
Studded tires can only be used from November 1 of the proceeding year to April 15 of the following year. You can operate tires with retractible studs the entire year as long as they are not extended except during the months listed above.
As of 2006, they were permitted November 1 - April 30.
Source:
http://www.rma.org/tire_safety/tire_maintenance_and_safety/seasonal_driving_tips/regulations_2006.cfm
Studded tires are legal in Indiana for the period from October 1 to May 1, the rest of the year they are not.
They are legal in some states and not in others. Click the link.
April 30.
march 30
Yes so long as they are on the drive wheels.
Snow tires!
Both Winter and Snow tires have a more aggressive tread pattern and are made of a softer rubber that grips better in cold weather. I believe that snow tires have a still more aggressive tread pattern than winter tires.
are studded snow tires legal in Illinois for postal trucks?
Yes, from November 1 to April 15 studded snow tires may be used.
Aluminum studded tires are great for mud and snow.
Nov. 1 - April 15 in PA
You are allowed to use studded snow tires in New Jersey from November 14th to April 1st.
If in the snow with studded tyres, you are probably safe with about 30km/h (about 20mph).
Studded snow tires will have great traction but can tear up the road and so will only be available in some states.
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 studded snow tires are best snow tires for a 2004 Volvo XC70. But they are expensive, and check your local laws before you buy them. Studded snow tires are illegal in some areas.
Snow tires are still legal only during certain times of the year. They are legal from Oct 15th-April15th only. The reason they are banned in the summer is because they do damage to the roads and the Asphalts in the summer.
Yes they legal to use on any drivetrain in any configuration. The laws governing use of studded tires only apply to the dates where use is permitted. For example I have studded tires on all 6 dually tires on my 4x4 truck, however I may not use even a single studded tire on any vehicle between may thru october. That is my local law, for example, and the dates may not apply to you
Michelin mud and snow tires get great traction, but if you want the best traction go with studded tires.
No, they are not legal in all states. Some states even have seasonal restrictions on their use. Contact your state DOT to find out.