Why are tires studded

You can often come across new studded tires that are completely without studs. At the same time, it is obvious that premature wear is not the issue here. A logical question arises: why do they do it this way?
The answer lies on the surface, and we have already written about it. Studded tires have the most developed negative profile (the totality of all channels and lamellas in the tire). In essence, the negative profile is what removes snow and water from the contact patch.

Developers understand that when a buyer chooses non-studded tires (commonly referred to as "sticky tires"), they put comfort far from last. Perhaps, a high level of acoustic comfort is among the top 3 requirements of this buyer. For this reason, the tread pattern is optimized accordingly. Because it's not the studs that make noise, but the tread itself.

In studded tires, everything is the opposite. You put questions of maximum traction and passability first and therefore choose the most aggressive tires on the market. And that's the answer: the tread can be developed further. Indeed, some studded models initially have a significant hum, which you eventually get used to. But on harsh winter days, they pay off with better passability and road safety.

Some car owners understand this important point. If a car owner wants the most "snowy" tire, then they should take a studded one. If studs are not needed and, moreover, are prohibited by law, then they are removed.