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

For those who are brave enough to ride during the winter, studded motorcycle tires often get discussed as a solution for harsh conditions. These tires have metal studs or spikes that improve traction ...

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 ...

For those who live in regions where there's heavy snow fall, studded tires will give the traction you need. But this state might ban them once and for all.

Winter tires without studs are increasingly popular in Alaska. But many drivers still roll with studs. A new report finds that over the next 20 years, the road maintenance related to studded tire use ...

OSTERSUND, Sweden — Continental A.G. is developing a rubber-coated tire stud that it claims can deliver greater ice grip while reducing the negative impact on dry road surfaces. Conti claims the ...

Studded tires are a popular choice in northern climes come winter, thanks to the extra grip they afford on ice and compacted snow. Some 60 percent of Swedish drivers fit studded tires for the colder ...

Tire maker Nokian Tyres is developing a winter tire that features retractable studs. According to Nokian, the tire is still in concept form but could one day become a reality. As the video below ...

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 ...

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 ...