Depends on what state you live in.
Studded snow tire.
No, studded tires are not legal in Illinois.
Unless they are studded snow tires (which have become extremely rare) there is nothing keeping you from using snow tires year-round. Many state governments have limitations on when studded tires or tire chains are allowed to be used, or are required. Contact your states' Department of Transportation for these guidelines.
its against the law to have studded tires EDIT: NOT TRUE. Studded tires are not illegal everywhere. Certain states and provinces allow studded tires between set dates during the season. Check with your local laws. To stud a tire, it needs to be a special tire that was made to accept studs.
im pretty sure 13 inch, that's what my all season and studded snow tires are both
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
yes but no but yes
They damage the road surface.
between front drivers
Yes, visit a studded tire store in your area. Studded tired would be an excellent chose from if your are driving on ice roads. To find good tires go online and compare different tire shops who provide them to look at the prices.
I would suspect the noise is a bad wheel bearing, or defective tire. Stalling could be many things. A tune up may help.
The law states that you can use chains, if weather conditions permit it. There is nothing written that actually uses the term "Studded Tire"