M+S or Winter tires required in western U.S.?
I did a search of DOT websites. It appears M+S or winter (mountain-snowflake marked) tires are not required in WA, ID, MT, UT, CA, NV, AZ unless conditions warrant authorities to require them i.e....
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We camped CA national parks for several years and were checked for chains several times but at Sequoia National Park the ranger checked my tires for M+S in addition to chains. Now, the road there is particularly winding and there was snow on the ground at the time. At Yosemite, was only checked for chains.
After this winter in New England, going back to tires with snowflake symbol at least for winter.
After this winter in New England, going back to tires with snowflake symbol at least for winter.
