Northwest States Extend Studded Tire Season

With winter weather hanging on longer than usual, the departments of transportation in Oregon and Washington have extended the studded tire season. In Oregon, the usual April 1 deadline to remove studded tires has been pushed back to April 4; In Washington, drivers have until April 7.

Officials in both states said they extended the deadlines based on weather forecasts calling for “difficult driving conditions in some snow zones” during the next few days.

At the same time, citizen activist Jeff Bernards’ signature drive to get a studded-tire ban on the 2012 ballot is expected to start soon, according to local reports.

Bernards recently submitted 1,970 signatures to the Secretary of State office and is now waiting for the signatures to be validated and to allow for the comment period, Bernards wrote on his website, BanStuddedTires.com. “Barring any problems, we should be able to start gathering the necessary 80,000 valid signatures, within the next month,” he wrote.

According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, tire studs cause more than $40 million in damage to roads statewide. However, since 1974, all proposals to ban the tires have not passed the state legislature.

Discount Tire & Service Centers has a new sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2024 season. Discount Tire said this partnership will not only benefit its customers with season-long promotions and giveaways but will also support local non-profits.

"We're thrilled to launch this strategic partnership with the Los Angeles Angels," said Sergio Andonian, president, Discount Tire & Service Centers. "As neighbors, from Anaheim, we are dedicated to serving our local communities and providing quality tire & automotive service at the most competitive prices. Together, we look forward to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities. Add baseball to the mix, and with this winning combination, the possibilities are endless."