Studded Tires Legal North of Ninilchik

It's a sure sign that winter is just around the corner— studded tires are once again legal on Alaska’s roads north of 60 degrees latitude.

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Story Created: Sep 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Sep 18, 2011 at 8:25 PM AKDT

It's a sure sign that winter is just around the corner— studded tires are once again legal on Alaska’s roads north of 60 degrees latitude, or roughly around Ninilchik.

But all drivers south of Ninilchik must wait until Oct. 1 to legally change over to studded tires.

The staff at Johnson’s Tire Service says all-weather tires will work but recommend studded tires which provide extra traction for driving on ice.

When it comes to braking, Thor Anderson at Johnson's says about 80 percent of accidents are related to poor lateral stability, which is stopping and wanting to turn but going straight instead. “Studded winter tires—there’s nothing like it out there as far as traction, braking and safety,” he says.

Staff also suggests changing to studded tires before the first snow fall in order to avoid long lines.

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Anonymous said on Tuesday, Sep 20 at 10:25 AM

huh???? get a life dude!

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Don Fritz said on Sunday, Sep 18 at 9:34 PM

Your article states "But all drivers south of Ninilchik must wait until Oct. 1 to legally change over to studded tires". I believe you are incorrect. I believe the law provides that "It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle with studded tires on a paved highway or road from May 1st through September 15th, inclusive, north of 60 North Latitude and from April 15th through September 30th, inclusive, south of 60 North Latitude, except that at any latitude on a paved portion of the Sterling Highway a person may not operate a motor vehicle with studded tires from May 1st through September 15th, inclusive”.

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