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Show wi,-vu-i.;4-i-J5 t 150', I r;--::--v -..lflfl 125' . I ""' in 100- i ni Ji wu L ' fri w u ! ON DRY REGULAR REGULAR STUDDED rE!NFORCEd PAVEMENT TIRES SNOW TIRES SNOW TIRES TIRE CHAINS v ON GLARE ICE AT 25r. The above chart, prepared by the Safe Winter Driving League, summarizes results of braking ability tests conducted by the National Safety Council's Committee on Winter Driving Hazards at Stevens Point, Wis. These tests, using various types of tires and chains on the rear wneels, disclose that conventional snow tires are of no help in stopping on glare ice. Studded tires, on the other hand, reduce braking distance by 19, and reinforced tire chains by 50. |