Studded Tires?
09-27-2010, 06:20 PM
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Studded Tires?
Hi everyone! Has anyone here ever tried studded tires on their car? I have a chance to buy some Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5's for a pretty decent price. The only issue I might have is the road noise on the highway as I have never driven with studded tires before. Any input is welcome. Thanks in advance for the help!
09-27-2010, 08:05 PM
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Re: Studded Tires?
Who can use studded tires?
Northern residents living north of and including Parry Sound and Nipissing Districts can now use studded tires on their vehicles.
When can I use my studded tires?
Northern Ontario residents can use studded tires with lightweight studs, anywhere in Ontario, from October 1 to April 30 inclusive. Using illegal studs, driving outside the legal time period, and Southern Ontario residents using studs on their vehicles can result in fines of up to $1,000.
How much does it cost to purchase a studded tire?
On average, a studdable tire could cost anywhere from $90 - $150 per tire or more depending on the make and size of the tire. This is similar to the cost of a winter tire. The price for studding a tire is typically $25 per tire and up.
What type of studs can I use?
Only lightweight Scandinavian studs can be used in Northern Ontario. The maximum stud weight for each type of vehicle is regulated.
Where can I get more information on the type of studded tires I can use in Northern Ontario?
Detailed information is included in Regulation 625 and is available through E-Laws: Highway Traffic Act - Tire Standards and Specifications
Do out-of-province visitors face fines if they have heavy (steel) studs on their vehicles?
No, as long as they do not stay longer than 30 days. The stud weight regulation does not apply to visitors. Similarly to Northern residents, they can use studded tires, in the legal period, anywhere in Ontario.
Northern residents living north of and including Parry Sound and Nipissing Districts can now use studded tires on their vehicles.
When can I use my studded tires?
Northern Ontario residents can use studded tires with lightweight studs, anywhere in Ontario, from October 1 to April 30 inclusive. Using illegal studs, driving outside the legal time period, and Southern Ontario residents using studs on their vehicles can result in fines of up to $1,000.
How much does it cost to purchase a studded tire?
On average, a studdable tire could cost anywhere from $90 - $150 per tire or more depending on the make and size of the tire. This is similar to the cost of a winter tire. The price for studding a tire is typically $25 per tire and up.
What type of studs can I use?
Only lightweight Scandinavian studs can be used in Northern Ontario. The maximum stud weight for each type of vehicle is regulated.
Where can I get more information on the type of studded tires I can use in Northern Ontario?
Detailed information is included in Regulation 625 and is available through E-Laws: Highway Traffic Act - Tire Standards and Specifications
Do out-of-province visitors face fines if they have heavy (steel) studs on their vehicles?
No, as long as they do not stay longer than 30 days. The stud weight regulation does not apply to visitors. Similarly to Northern residents, they can use studded tires, in the legal period, anywhere in Ontario.
09-27-2010, 08:39 PM
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Re: Studded Tires?
Who can use studded tires?
Northern residents living north of and including Parry Sound and Nipissing Districts can now use studded tires on their vehicles.
When can I use my studded tires?
Northern Ontario residents can use studded tires with lightweight studs, anywhere in Ontario, from October 1 to April 30 inclusive. Using illegal studs, driving outside the legal time period, and Southern Ontario residents using studs on their vehicles can result in fines of up to $1,000.
How much does it cost to purchase a studded tire?
On average, a studdable tire could cost anywhere from $90 - $150 per tire or more depending on the make and size of the tire. This is similar to the cost of a winter tire. The price for studding a tire is typically $25 per tire and up.
What type of studs can I use?
Only lightweight Scandinavian studs can be used in Northern Ontario. The maximum stud weight for each type of vehicle is regulated.
Where can I get more information on the type of studded tires I can use in Northern Ontario?
Detailed information is included in Regulation 625 and is available through E-Laws: Highway Traffic Act - Tire Standards and Specifications
Do out-of-province visitors face fines if they have heavy (steel) studs on their vehicles?
No, as long as they do not stay longer than 30 days. The stud weight regulation does not apply to visitors. Similarly to Northern residents, they can use studded tires, in the legal period, anywhere in Ontario.
Northern residents living north of and including Parry Sound and Nipissing Districts can now use studded tires on their vehicles.
When can I use my studded tires?
Northern Ontario residents can use studded tires with lightweight studs, anywhere in Ontario, from October 1 to April 30 inclusive. Using illegal studs, driving outside the legal time period, and Southern Ontario residents using studs on their vehicles can result in fines of up to $1,000.
How much does it cost to purchase a studded tire?
On average, a studdable tire could cost anywhere from $90 - $150 per tire or more depending on the make and size of the tire. This is similar to the cost of a winter tire. The price for studding a tire is typically $25 per tire and up.
What type of studs can I use?
Only lightweight Scandinavian studs can be used in Northern Ontario. The maximum stud weight for each type of vehicle is regulated.
Where can I get more information on the type of studded tires I can use in Northern Ontario?
Detailed information is included in Regulation 625 and is available through E-Laws: Highway Traffic Act - Tire Standards and Specifications
Do out-of-province visitors face fines if they have heavy (steel) studs on their vehicles?
No, as long as they do not stay longer than 30 days. The stud weight regulation does not apply to visitors. Similarly to Northern residents, they can use studded tires, in the legal period, anywhere in Ontario.
Don't most of us drive cars with "Quattro"? Do we really need studs?
09-27-2010, 10:03 PM
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Re: Studded Tires?
Studded tires are legal in Saskatchewan. They do have a bit of extra road noise on dry pavement, but you get used to it quickly, and it's not particularly intrusive. You'll notice it the most when you put your Summers back on and your car is suddenly so quiet 
I run studded Winters and I love them. It's very satisfying to be out cruising around while I see brand new trucks stuck on an icy patches...probably the same guys that look at me like I'm a moron for driving my little car in Winter 
I went to Calgary last Winter when they had a crazy blizzard, and on McKnight Blvd. there were literally dozens and dozens of cars stuck in a couple of the valleys along the road - they couldn't get back up either side. I cruised through the valleys at 3AM (they all had to leave their cars overnight) without so much as my traction control even blipping. It was just me, several dozen empty cars, and a couple of police cruisers (presumably ensuring that no one was freezing to death overnight). $1,000,000 says every car there was running All-Seasons...
Mikeh, "needs" are subjective. Do any of use even need AWD? Heck, do we even need a car? Let alone one as nice as an Audi. On an individual can answer that question for themselves. I personally will never own a vehicle in Saskatchewan that does not have Winter tires on it; and, so far, I've ran studs in them every year.
I run studded Winters and I love them. It's very satisfying to be out cruising around while I see brand new trucks stuck on an icy patches...probably the same guys that look at me like I'm a moron for driving my little car in Winter I went to Calgary last Winter when they had a crazy blizzard, and on McKnight Blvd. there were literally dozens and dozens of cars stuck in a couple of the valleys along the road - they couldn't get back up either side. I cruised through the valleys at 3AM (they all had to leave their cars overnight
) without so much as my traction control even blipping. It was just me, several dozen empty cars, and a couple of police cruisers (presumably ensuring that no one was freezing to death overnight). $1,000,000 says every car there was running All-Seasons...Mikeh, "needs" are subjective. Do any of use even need AWD? Heck, do we even need a car? Let alone one as nice as an Audi. On an individual can answer that question for themselves. I personally will never own a vehicle in Saskatchewan that does not have Winter tires on it; and, so far, I've ran studs in them every year.
09-27-2010, 10:19 PM
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Re: Studded Tires?
Studded tires are legal in Saskatchewan. They do have a bit of extra road noise on dry pavement, but you get used to it quickly, and it's not particularly intrusive. You'll notice it the most when you put your Summers back on and your car is suddenly so quiet I run studded Winters and I love them. It's very satisfying to be out cruising around while I see brand new trucks stuck on an icy patches...probably the same guys that look at me like I'm a moron for driving my little car in Winter
I went to Calgary last Winter when they had a crazy blizzard, and on McKnight Blvd. there were literally dozens and dozens of cars stuck in a couple of the valleys along the road - they couldn't get back up either side. I cruised through the valleys at 3AM (they all had to leave their cars overnight) without so much as my traction control even blipping. It was just me, several dozen empty cars, and a couple of police cruisers (presumably ensuring that no one was freezing to death overnight). $1,000,000 says every car there was running All-Seasons...
Mikeh, "needs" are subjective. Do any of use even need AWD? Heck, do we even need a car? Let alone one as nice as an Audi. On an individual can answer that question for themselves. I personally will never own a vehicle in Saskatchewan that does not have Winter tires on it; and, so far, I've ran studs in them every year.
I run studded Winters and I love them. It's very satisfying to be out cruising around while I see brand new trucks stuck on an icy patches...probably the same guys that look at me like I'm a moron for driving my little car in Winter I went to Calgary last Winter when they had a crazy blizzard, and on McKnight Blvd. there were literally dozens and dozens of cars stuck in a couple of the valleys along the road - they couldn't get back up either side. I cruised through the valleys at 3AM (they all had to leave their cars overnight
) without so much as my traction control even blipping. It was just me, several dozen empty cars, and a couple of police cruisers (presumably ensuring that no one was freezing to death overnight). $1,000,000 says every car there was running All-Seasons...Mikeh, "needs" are subjective. Do any of use even need AWD? Heck, do we even need a car? Let alone one as nice as an Audi. On an individual can answer that question for themselves. I personally will never own a vehicle in Saskatchewan that does not have Winter tires on it; and, so far, I've ran studs in them every year.
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