When Are Studded Tires Legal In Oregon? Thursday November 1

GRESHAM, OR – It's that time of year. There's rain in the metro area, snow on the mountain, and people are getting ready to put studded tires on their vehicles.

The Oregon Department of Transportation says that as of Thursday, Nov. 1, they are once again legal in the state.

While they will be legal, ODOT would love you to consider other options.

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ODOT says tat when they studied the effect that studded tires have on state highways four years ago, they found that they cause $8,5 million in damage every year. That's just to the highway and doesn't include other streets and roads.

They cause ruts in the road, rain falls in, freezes, and potholes are born.

Because of that, ODOT suggests considering using chains or other kinds of traction tires.

Another option, they say, is waiting until the weather is better.

Studded tire season runs through March 31.

File photo via ODOT.