Studded Tires

[poolboytoo]

I hear cheng shin, C-826, are good tires to be studded. Is there better ones? And what size & type of studs are the best for the C-826. Thanks for the help.

[Krandall]

Cheng Shins are to be considered one of the best tires to be studded when Ice Racing / tooling around. I would look into a decent set of those or a set of turf tamers (a cheaper version of them)

As far as studs go. / screws go...

http://www.mfgsupply.com/ATVStuds.html

[poolboytoo]

Any idea of how long of stud you can put in with out going to far into the lug? Or do you want to go threw and put a plastic nut on the back side? I would be afraid of them losing air presure.

I saw someones post that they went all the way threw and put a plastic nut on the back/inside the tire. I'm sure that keeps them from pulling out. would that be the best way to install them for longevity.  THANKS

[Mad Dog]

With the c826 tires we always used 1/2 long screws, some would go all the way through but most wouldn't.  Problem is that anything shorter (3/8") is too short and will pretty much rip right out of the tire.

[crazy Z]

I have had Cheng Shin/ If there is any snow, they pack up.

I have Kenda Knarly's in the rear and Kenda Klaw in the front.

I am on my second set of this combo.

1" studs in the rear. They go all the way through. The tires do not leak.

1/2" in the front

Kold Kutter ice screws work the best, in my opinion

[poolboytoo]

Thanks for the info guys. I will be using them in the snow and for ice covered trails and out on the lake. I will check out the kinda's .   Some more opinions would be very helpful in making a edjucated decision. Thanks to everyone.

[Krandall]

A good tip I read on here was... Inflate the tire up to around 30lbs when. And put the screws in then then deflate to the recommended settings. you'll have a better seal.

[poolboytoo]

Thanks Krandall

I also read that post. . 

Hey!! Crazy Z  It looks like there are a few different types of the knarly's and klaw's which ones are you running exactly?

Anybody else running the kendas or is Crazy Z   just crazy  ( no offense Mr. Crazy)   ?? Trendsetter ??

[Blair]

also a little bit of that green slime stuff couldnt hurt on the inside of the tire if you do have a leak... especially if your not racing and weight isnt an issue...

Krandall wouldnt sheet metal screws work just as well as those studs you posted?

[Krandall]

My cousin used sheet metal screws on his once. Every one of them ripped out.
the screws vs actual studs are different material and tthe real studs have a better head design meant for ice.

[Hefe]

here is my solution to poor winter traction!





traction is no longer an issue!

[Colorado700R]

nice  :grin_nod:


What about the front?  Or do you just pray that it turns on icy patches ? 

[Hefe]

they now have about 100 cold cutters in each front

works GREAT!

[Colorado700R]

do you supply body armor for you friends you ride with...just in case??   

[Krandall]

That's what I'm talking about!!! :grin_nod: :grin_nod: