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Kelowna: Swap Your Studded Tires Out This Season
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(Posted on Oct 30, 2020 at 02:40AM by Lee Byard)
Controversy surrounds studded tires - with some drivers praising their enhanced traction and others deriding the potential damage they cause. The argument is endless, with both sides claiming victory.What cannot be debated, however, is the need to swap studded tires for true winter-rated options, with the Traffic Injury Research Foundation noting decisive stoppage differences between them:
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Studded Performance (When Compared To Winter Tires)
3.6% Decrease On Wet Surfaces
15.6% Decrease On Snowy Surfaces
3.6% Decrease On Wet Surfaces
15.6% Decrease On Snowy Surfaces
The distinction is clear - and this is why we encourage drivers to schedule an appointment with our team today to find the perfect winter wheels. Don't compromise performance this season. Instead trade-in your studded tires.
