Alaska Tire Changeover: Deadlines & Tips

0:00It's April 15th. From your city to your ears, this is Anchorage News Today, powered by AI. Alaska drivers is that time spring is hitting, and you've got to swap those studded winter tires for summer ones before the deadlines kick in. Shops like Alaska tire service are already ramping up, with managers Steve Hill saying they're moving fast to handle the rush. North of the 60-degree North Latitude line, including Anchorage, you've got until April 30th to make the change. Off of that line, like in Homer, the cutoff is sooner, April 14th. Missed, and you could face spines, managers are sounding the alarm on wait times. Hill warns that spots book up in 15 to 30 minutes once the surge hits, so call early. At Midas, David Beck says they're bracing for a flood of cars every day during change over season. Delaying isn't just a hassle. It wears down your studs quick and tears up the roads, which aren't in great shape to start with. Both shops stress getting it done, ASAP to avoid damage and headaches.

1:00Bottom line, Alaska's gearing up for warmer days, so beat the crowds, protect your ride and the pavement, and roll into summer smooth.