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Offline Ddub1973

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Studs or no studs???
« on: November 23, 2012, 10:54:35 AM »
I have good year duratracs that have the holes predrilled for studs.  I am looking for opinions or experience with studding tires.  The tires have about 30k on them with lots of tread.  Can I stud them? Should I stud them?

I anticipate a few winter runs this year. I have been out a couple times and yes the tires work great in the snow. I'm more concerned with the ice on hills and being able to climb them.
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Offline new2jeepguy

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Re: Studs or no studs???
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2012, 12:03:58 PM »
the only drawback for studding tires is    ........i  heard if they are not brand new there could be a small stone in the hole,  when the stud gets punched in, during install  it can force the stone through the tire .  studs help on ice only and are great for a short time on road ,  off road????????????  i wouldnt think they would be durable
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Offline w squared

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Re: Studs or no studs???
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2012, 12:25:43 PM »
Studded Duratracs work just great off-road in the winter.

You may find that many places will be hesitant to stud a tire that has already been run on the road. YMMV.
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Offline Ddub1973

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Re: Studs or no studs???
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2012, 12:27:35 PM »
yeah, I am not sure who will even do it...
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Offline morerpmfred

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Re: Studs or no studs???
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2012, 04:26:31 PM »
Go talk to the owner of tires in motion he can set you up on studding used tires. Or e-mortal custom can stud ANY tire.
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Offline cLAY

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Re: Studs or no studs???
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2012, 06:37:54 PM »
Most places wont stud used tires unless you clean each and every hole by hand with a small drill bit.
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