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[–] lime@feddit.nu 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

here the main takeaway from studies is that the fewer cars have studded tires, the smoother the road surface becomes, which increases the amount of accidents in bad weather. if less than 50% of cars use studded tires the roads become too smooth in winter.

https://www.tidningendacksnack.se/teknik/e/1272/dubbdackens-roll-och-paverkan-en-balansgang-mellan-sakerhet-och-miljo/