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Show Studded snow tires illegal until Oct. 15 Studded snow tires are not legal on Utah's highways until Oct. 15, the Utah Department of Transportation Tran-sportation reminds motorists. According to research done by UDOT, studded snow tires can cause serious damage to dry pavement. For that reason, UDOT does not recommend their use except in icy road conditions. If you had studded tires on your vehicle last winter, it is important that the tires be mounted on the same wheels ,they were removed from last year. Otherwise, worn studs will be backwards on the tire . and may have a tendency to flip out when driving. Studded tires are only legal for use on the highway until April 15. |