Live in Washington State? Remove Studs in Tires By March 31

deadline to remove studs in tires by U.S. state — As spring approaches, deadlines to remove studs from tires are approaching.

As spring approaches, the Departments of Transportation in Washington and Oregon are reminding drivers to remove their studded tires by the end of March.

Laws in both states say driving with studded tires after March 31 is against the law. In Washington, it could result in a $124 ticket, according to WDOT.

WDOT said studs can wear down pavement, so removing them promptly helps extend the lifetime of state roadways. Tire dealers in these states, beware! Tire removal services can get crowded as the deadline approaches.

Other states may have later deadlines for removing studded tires. For example, drivers in Montana have until May 31 to remove studs in Montana while Nevada requires drivers to remove them by April 30.

To review your states’ studded tire laws – and learn when studs need to be out of tires – go to AAA.com for a full list of each state’s laws regarding studded tires.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."