Studded Tyre
A studded tyre has small metal studs in the tread that bite into ice, giving very strong grip on icy roads.
What is Studded Tyre?
They are common in Nordic countries in winter. Many countries ban or restrict them because they damage road surfaces. Use is usually limited to set winter months. Studs need time to settle; drive gently for the first few hundred kilometres.
How it works
The hard studs penetrate the ice surface where rubber would slide.
Why it matters for your car
Check national rules before driving abroad with studded tyres. On dry asphalt they can give less grip and more noise than normal winter tyres.
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