Stay Safe: How Studded Winter Tires Behave and How to Drive Smart

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Drivers who still have studded winter tires on their car and haven’t yet switched to summer tires should slow their pace and avoid abrupt starts or aggressive acceleration. This precaution helps keep the studs from loosening or tearing away as the car tires grip the road, a concern highlighted by tire specialist Sergey Mishin on socialbites.ca.

When a vehicle travels at high speed, centrifugal force can push tiny metal spikes outward, occasionally striking nearby vehicles that follow. To prevent this risk, Mishin recommends steering clear of sudden bursts of speed and maintaining a conservative limit, ideally not exceeding 90 km/h. The goal is to reduce both the chance of tire damage and the potential for misdirected projectiles from the road near other drivers.

Nails or studs endure the greatest load during rapid acceleration from a standstill or during a skid. Mishin notes that while a misstep in speed can press studs against the road, they are unlikely to experience a load great enough to detach from the tread simply through braking. It is the moment of tire contact with the road during aggressive maneuvers that concentrates stress on the studs, increasing the risk that some could dislodge or become embedded improperly in the wheel area.

In practical terms, when a vehicle with studs accelerates or brakes sharply, the studs tend to be pressed into the surface of the road and may become pressed back against the wheel or wheel well. This interaction can force the studs into a less secure position, reducing their effectiveness and potentially creating hazards for other road users. The explanation emphasizes careful driving and moderate speeds to minimize repeated impact on the road surface and to reduce wear on the studs themselves.

Previously, Sergey Mishin spoke with socialbites.ca about the dangers associated with re-nailed tires. The discussion focused on how studs can wear unevenly, detach at inopportune moments, or fail to provide the same level of grip as when the tires are properly matched to the season and road conditions. The expert underscored the importance of choosing the correct tire configuration for winter driving to maintain vehicle control and safety on cold or snowy pavement.

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