Studding tires....anyone doing it?

[Mr. 856 170]

I have a bag full of these. Probably enough to do two tires. Obviously would be for winter use and would replace chains. Pros and cons? I dont see why these wouldnt work well especially on ice and packed snow. Should I give it a go? I wouldnt mind having a winter set of rims/tires.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,531]

What is that thing in the picture?

I've never seen a tractor tire studded but I bet it would help some with wheel weights of course to get those studs to bite in.

Mike.............

[Mr. 856 170]

"what is that thing in the picture"..................that would be a stud. Specifically used for a snowmobile track. However I dont see why it wouldnt make for an awesome tire stud. I was thinking If I let alittle air out they would grab even better.

[tmix 34]

Give it a try Mr. 856 Let use know i do know what they are i live where all sleds have them a LOT of them.

[546cowboy 301]

Now just how would you attach those to a tire? :confusion-shrug:

[otrelwood 32]

drill 2 holes per cleat thru the tire, push the bolts from the inside out, put on cleat, install nuts, remount tire, put in tube , air and go push snow.

[Mr. 856 170]

drill 2 holes per cleat thru the tire, push the bolts from the inside out, put on cleat, install nuts, remount tire, put in tube , air and go push snow.

BINGO!!! We have a winner!! The "bolts" have a flat washer built into them on one end and install from the inside of the tire pushing through to hold the stud. I think im going to try it.

[smoreau 658]

I know they make a tire liner that fits inside the tire on big trucks so the tube isn't in direct contact with the studs. But at low speeds of a garden tractor you might be fine with out it. 99% of the studs should seal agents the tire when tight, but it only takes one to make it go flat. I will be very interested in how well these work, should be some great traction!

[Mr. 856 170]

I figured Id take a better shot that shows the bolts alittle better. I suppose the real question is going to be if these bolts are long enough to go through the tire. Im till running the original wheelhorse tires on this 856! I have no other option to put the through lugs since the entire tire is lugs........thats good for a few reasons but due to the thickness of the lugs these bolts may not be long enough. I will have to check that tomorrow. In any event you can see the thickness of the backer bolt washer is roughly that of a nickle. Once tightened down to the tire with the stud on they should suck into the rubber abit as they do on snow mobile tracks. Should prevent any blow outs of the tube.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,531]

"what is that thing in the picture"..................that would be a stud. Specifically used for a snowmobile track. However I dont see why it wouldnt make for an awesome tire stud. I was thinking If I let alittle air out they would grab even better.

Now I get it, I thought you meant conventional tire studs like car tires have installed. Never seen snow-mobile studs before. Please forgive my ignorance.

Mike..............

[CasualObserver 3,409]

Only one I've seen with studs is joebob's ice racer.

[Mr. 856 170]

That thing is bad ass!!!! Where do you sit? Must move out with that engine/clutch setup in it. Very nicely done. Im drooling...........

[CasualObserver 3,409]

It's racing season, and he's busy at work. I'm sure he'll check in when it warms up. You put your feet on the expanded metal between the fenders, crouch and put your chest on the pad.... and hang on. It's a dragster for a 200' ice track. I think he said it's a 185 HP snowmobile engine, but I don't remember exactly. That was two summers ago.

[Don1977 604]

I don't think the tire will hold together being that old. I got stuck in a ditch and ripped the side out of a 23x850x12 two ply.

[Mr. 856 170]

I don't think the tire will hold together being that old. I got stuck in a ditch and ripped the side out of a 23x850x12 two ply.

only one way to find out I suppose. Might not even need them anymore based on the last few winters here.

[Alan_Heist 7]

I figured Id take a better shot that shows the bolts alittle better. I suppose the real question is going to be if these bolts are long enough to go through the tire. Im till running the original wheelhorse tires on this 856! I have no other option to put the through lugs since the entire tire is lugs........thats good for a few reasons but due to the thickness of the lugs these bolts may not be long enough. I will have to check that tomorrow. In any event you can see the thickness of the backer bolt washer is roughly that of a nickle. Once tightened down to the tire with the stud on they should suck into the rubber abit as they do on snow mobile tracks. Should prevent any blow outs of the tube.

Are you planning to use these with turf tires or lugs? If with lugs, simply put them between the lugs, if Turf, get a tire groover... like this and cut a few lugs off and put it against the casing.

As far as sealing, you might be able to get away with putting a good dose of rubber cement around the base of the bolt as it goes against the tire through the hole and between that wide bolt head and pulling it in with the nut in the stud, it would probably seal up.

Just my .02 :handgestures-thumbupright: