Winter Tire Stud Laws By State

State laws concerning the use of snow tire studs vary. Some states permit the use of snow tire studs year-round, others only during parts of the year or only in certain parts of the state. Some states only allow emergency personnel to use studded tires, while others allow snow tire studs that won't damage roads; some states don't allow snow tire studs at all.

The following information has been compiled from sources we believe to be reliable, however, we cannot guarantee that the regulations will not change.

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  • Connecticut (Permitted Nov. 15 - April 30)
  • Maine (Permitted Oct. 2 - April 30)
  • Massachusetts (Permitted Nov. 2 - April 30)
  • New Hampshire (Permitted without restrictions)
  • New York (Permitted Oct. 15 - May 1)
  • Rhode Island (Permitted Nov. 1 - April 1)
  • Vermont (Permitted without restrictions)

Town Fair Tire can help you with all your winter tire studding needs. Getting your winter tires studded can help your vehicle on that stretch of icy winter roads. Tire studding your winter tires will help your tire grip on icy services making your winter driving experince smoother.

If you are thinking about getting your winter tires studded, visit or call any Town Fair Tire. We can help!

Additionally, we offer this service upon internet order checkout for all studdable winter tires.

Pricing: $ per tire