Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 23:26:49 -0400 From: "Kenneth S." <nimrodnopsams.com> Subject: Re: Where are most Saabs sold?
Nutmegger wrote: > > Kenneth S. says... > > > > > Many years ago I lived in a rural part of western New York state where > >there was a huge amount of snow. Even there, studded snow tires had > >been banned since (I think) the fifties. > > You are kidding? I can't believe that! I've seen vehicles around here with > chains on ever. > > >In the area where I lived > >there was a heavy predominance of dirt roads. > > Nice............ > I like dirt roads, except they get your car filthy. > They are legal here from Nov - March (Or is it April?) > I think it is March 15. > > ~J~ In Cataraugus County, N.Y., where there was a great deal of snow, people complained about the fact that studded snow tires had been outlawed. I'm surprised, although interested, to hear that they are legal again. It's arguable, I suppose, that chains do less damage to road surfaces than studs.