Best winter tires

2010 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
70,000 MILES • 2WD
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BOBBYHOTROX
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I live in Maine USA. Are studded tires better than winter tires?
Nov 18, 2019 at 5:44 AM
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STEVE W.
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The only real advantage for studded tires is on ice or very hard packed snow. For most other surfaces studs are actually worse as they reduce traction. Studs are also noisy and for the best results you want them on all 4 tires. Personally I would just opt for a nice stud free snow tire unless you have to drive on ice.
Nov 18, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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