Snow tires may be an unnecessary expense for some people

RHINELANDER - The roads in the Northwoods can get slippery and dangerous in the winter. If you're not careful driving in the snow, you can get into an accident.

Recently, a Wisconsin State Trooper in Winnebago County was hit while he was investigating a different accident on the road. Some people use snow tires to prevent accidents like that in the winter.

"The snow tires will keep you on the road," says Tom Moritz. "The snow tires will stop you maybe just before you hit the car in front of you, if you don't see them in time."

Full story: WJFW

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