POWELL BUTTE, Ore.—With studded tires being increasingly banned from the roads, inventor James Scheller has what he believes is the ideal alternative: Garnets. A semi-precious silicate stone that ...

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 ...

OK, stud lovers. You’ve put your studs to bed and have put on your summer tires. Because your studs have created a very rough and sharp roadway, it will wear your summer tires off much more quickly.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...