Warp <war### [at] tagpovrayorg> wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMzeiMJQrvk
>
>   I have heard that in many places in the US they don't even know about
> the concept of winter tires (such as studded tires, which are used in
> Finland in winter), even at places where it snows. Seeing videos like
> this one seems to confirm this.
>
>   In some countries studded tires are prohibited by law (all year round)
> because they wear the road faster. Well, I suppose it's better to have
> tons of car accidents than having to repave once in a while.
>
> --
>                                                           - Warp

Many places in the US, studded tires have been banned, as being too hard on the
pavement.

20-30 years ago, studded tires were allowed for certain months of the year where
I grew up (Nebraska.)  I really miss not being able to use them anymore....

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