Across the United States, a quiet but consequential fight is unfolding over a small strip of metal embedded in rubber.

For those who live in regions where there's heavy snow fall, studded tires will give the traction you need. But this state ...

Washington is quietly edging toward one of the toughest positions in the country on winter traction gear, with lawmakers ...

Studded tires are a type of tire designed for driving in winter conditions, specifically on ice and snow-covered roads. These tires have tiny metal studs projecting from the tire tread, providing ...

The Washington State Commission has been attempting to ban studded tires for decades. This year's proposal introduces a five-year plan to phase out the tires while generating ...

Nov. 1 came and went without much fanfare, but it marks a significant change in your preparations for driving over the passes. You can put your studded tires back on your car. They are legal to use ...

One of the unbreakable rules of winter driving is changing your ride's shoes when the cold is coming. And if you've ever tried to stop on black ice and felt your antilock brakes go into a full-blown ...

SPOKANE, Wash. – As winter approaches, drivers in Spokane can now legally equip their cars with studded tires for enhanced safety on icy roads. Chris Zimmerman from Les Schwab Tire Center shared ...

Winter tires aren't all about snow. While the tread design is important when roads are covered, cold temperatures can render the rubber on your car unsafe on completely dry surfaces. The compounds ...

Nov. 8—Are studless winter tires better than their studded rivals? It's a crucial question each year for many Alaskans, but especially this week in Anchorage, after the season's first major snowfall ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – OK, Oregonians and Washingtonians, it’s almost time to give up your studded tires for the season. With no predicted snowfall or ice accumulation in the forecast for Northwest ...

Are you planning on traveling over any of Washington’s mountain passes this winter by vehicle? Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures on the passes during the winter means driving conditions worsen ...