Studded tires in their modern form first appeared in Scandinavia in the 1950s. Similar to their current function, they have been used to provide better grip on icy and snowy roads. The popularity of studded tires increased significantly in the 1960s and 1970s, leading to their widespread acceptance in Europe and America. For warmer countries, where snowfall is rarer and more irregular, black road standards apply. This means that the roads are completely cleaned of snow, which ensures that the car`s tires contact with the road surface. No additional grip is required in these areas (except for levels provided by winter or mud and winter tires). The European tyre label is only a tyre performance label. * Article 3.1.5 of Directive 92/93 and Regulation R30 read as follows: «Snow tyres shall bear the letters M + S» «snow tyres»: tyres whose tread design and structure are best known for their better behaviour in mud and fresh or melting snow than standard road tyres. The tread design of winter tires is typically characterized by fixed grooves and/or tread blocks that are farther apart than standard road tires.
You can only legally use studded winter tyres in the UK if you drive off-road. Studded tyres can cause significant damage to road and paved terrain in the UK, which means it`s illegal to use them in your vehicle for your daily commute. Since there are no specific regulations for studded tyres, it would be very difficult, from a legal point of view, to prove that damage to the road surface is caused by studded tyres. I`m trying to find out what regulations apply here in the UK (or specifically Scotland) regarding studded winter tyres? I tried to find out, but I could not find a definitive answer in the official sources. Even if you`ve fitted studded tires and gotten out of them, how long do you think the spikes will last once you leave the icy road, a short time I would indeed expect, and they can be completely inappropriate once the salt has done its job and the ice has melted. Studded tires, on the other hand, are great for deep snow and ice, as they offer plenty of traction in adverse weather conditions. However, if you do not drive in these conditions, the tires will cause serious damage to the road surface. The unnecessary use of studded tires is not expensive, as tires are susceptible to damage because they have no snow to grasp. I googled it, once I read the correspondence I had too many answers to read them all, but they are illegal in the UK.
Renting a car at your destination seems to be a suitable solution if you do not feel like driving to the end. When booking a vehicle, you should ask for one with winter tires. Ultimately, the car owner is still responsible for making sure the car is properly equipped for the winter. I grew up in the sixties/seventies in the foothills of Dales/Pennines in West Riding – about 500 feet above sea level. I don`t think anyone has heard of studded tires at the time, let alone the winter type, but rumor has circulated in Europe, the rules for using certified winter tires (M+SÂ and/or 3PMSF)* vary from country to country. Depending on the country, winter tires may be needed at a certain time of year or in certain weather/driving conditions. In addition, some countries have legislation that requires a minimum tread depth of tires in winter. The studded tires are equipped with additional studs and specially designed for winter environments. Studs are inserted into the tread of the tire and provide additional grip on the road surface. Studded tires are good for increasing the stability needed in extreme winter weather conditions, as the extra studs promote vehicle handling. The reason studded tyres are not allowed in the UK is that studded tyres damage asphalt, so if many drivers use them, it could significantly worsen road conditions.
In addition, they would wear out very quickly due to the high friction resistance, especially when used on roads that are not covered with a certain amount of snow and ice. When I look around for a moment, it seems that, unless otherwise stated, studded tyres are not allowed in EU countries unless required by EU legislation, and only under certain conditions (probably snow cover at a reasonable depth so that the studs do not affect the road surface) in snowy weather in winter. The minimum legal tread depth for winter tyres is 3 mm in most European countries. Nokian Tyres recommends changing winter tyres when 4 millimetres of tread remain. The handling of the tires is significantly deteriorated below this level. Let`s put it this way, if they are illegal in the UK, you probably have no chance of getting caught by Plod as I often drive 500 miles a day and never see a patrol car. Denmark studded tyres – which must be fitted to all wheels – and can be used from 1 November to 15 April. If you are travelling across Europe in winter, be aware that the use of studded tyres may be permitted depending on your location. European countries that allow the use of these tyres include: realSize_677.8422_394_resized_700x394_studded-tires-legislation-map-Europe_tcm2447-144581.jpg These countries usually indicate the periods during which studs can be used on tires.
Some even require the vehicle to be marked accordingly to indicate that studded tires are used. There will also often be a separate speed limit for cars with such tires. In most cases, however, winter tires should be used for a certain period of time or in significant winter weather conditions.