A Research Project Report on the Effects of Studded Tires

The 1969 Legislature of the State of Minnesota under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169.72, directed the Commissioner of Highways to conduct an in-depth study on the safety and pavement-wear effects of studded tires. This is a report on the progress of that study and is prepared for preliminary use by the Legislature when it convenes in January, 1971. The final report is expected to be available by April 1, 1971. The findings in this report, therefore, must be considered tentative pending completion of the study.