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Tire shops are seeing impact of little snow on roads

Warm temperatures and minimal snow have led to reduced demand for studded snow tires, with some shops limiting stock and drivers opting for all-weather tires, officials said.

Summary by KTVH
October 1st marks when Montana drivers can start putting on their studded tires, but now, some people are taking them off.With very little snow so far, that early preparation may actually be causing some problems.Many people choose to just drive their all-weather tires and drive them throughout the year, and this year, that choice has worked out rather well for them, said Montana Tire Company secretary Tom Rippingale.Tire shops in the Helena are…

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KTVH broke the news in on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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