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 ...

We’ve heard rumblings about tires with retractable studs for winter driving, but it’s always been in a “one day” context. Now it seems that day is coming. Q Tires, a startup company — based in South ...

Studded tires work best on snowy and icy roads across the nation's snowbelt, but highway officials wince at the damage they cause when roads are dry. Promoters of a new type of winter tire believe ...

Winter tires can transform how your car handles once temperatures drop, but choosing the right set isn’t as simple as ...

Finnish tire maker Nokian has announced, “The world's first non-studded winter tire with studs.” Beyond that brain teaser is an innovative concept, whereby the driver can deploy tire studs with the ...

You know how it goes. You're out for a nice winter drive, enjoying the scenery, when out of nowhere several cars full of international criminals start shooting at you and chase you onto a frozen lake.

Modern technology can make some of James Bond's gadgets from just a decade ago look distinctly old-hat. But one Q-brand trick we've not seen yet is winter tires with retractable studs, like the ones ...

NOKIA, Finland (Jan. 30, 2017) — Nokian Tyres P.L.C. has developed and patented a "functional stud concept" that is at the heart of its newest Hakkapeliita winter tire range, which will be available ...

In what initially sounds like a Monty Python skit waiting to happen, Nokian Tyres announced plans to introduce the world's first non-studded winter tire with studs in connection with the 80th ...

Because much of the U.S. gets hit with snow and ice in winter, many Jeep owners have winter performance in mind when selecting tires. While traditional snow and ice treads work great on the street, ...

Studded tires may make it easier to drive on ice, but those same studs will quickly wear down when used on dry asphalt – plus, they'll create a very rough, noisy ride. The problem is, most winter ...