ice tires

[yamshe]

how do i stud my turf tamers 4 ice racing (the cheapest way posible)

[locogato11283]

how do i stud my turf tamers 4 ice racing (the cheapest way posible)

 

use sheet metal screws from a hardware store.

[BlntdEyez]

something like this

 

 

You will probaly want the sharps instead of self drillers if you can find them.

[yamshe]

use sheet metal screws from a hardware store.

i build pole barns for work would those work? that would be badass we have a color that would match my plastic

[locogato11283]

you DO NOT want to use self tapping screws. they will not hold. you need regular sheet metal screws with a big head on them. i run the ones with a 5/16" head.

[BellicoseBanshee]

The hot setup for ice racing was (this is back in the trike days) the 18" Cheng Chin C826 with Gold Max ice screws. The events in New England in the late 80s/early 90s required Gold Max screws only, so if you want to compete in sanctioned events, it would be a good idea to find out tire/stud requirements. I have never tried any other kind of screw, but the ones loco spoke of should be great for ripping the ice for fun. I would agree, no self-tapping screws. You will spit them out pretty quick...

 

I preferred the screws 5/8" in length so the screws would not go through the tire.

 

The Gold Max screws look just like these from Magic racing:

 

Basically, any screw similar to the ones above will work...

 

EDIT: Will the screws work well with Turf Tamers? Do the knobs on those tires have a crown?

[BellicoseBanshee]

I am not sure how well Gold Max or similar screws would work for all out drag racing, if I recall, the sleds used different studs for dragging/radar running. The tire combo I mentioned above was ideal for oval and similar racing cources...

[indiana banshee]

I'm racing this winter in the ameteur class and they give you 100 studs with your entry fee and you can place them any way you want.

[spike]

I do Ice racing every weekend in the winter and I can tell you the only way to go if your serious about it is to get real ice screws and tires. I run 480 screw in each rear tires and about 250 in front. screws placement and alignement is key to good traction.

this is the hot ticket, right from the king of ice racing website; you can see them as well in my sig.

www.mf44.ca

[yamshe]

I do Ice racing every weekend in the winter and I can tell you the only way to go if your serious about it is to get real ice screws and tires. I run 480 screw in each rear tires and about 250 in front. screws placement and alignement is key to good traction.

this is the hot ticket, right from the king of ice racing website; you can see them as well in my sig.

www.mf44.ca

what kind and size are those tires and were do you get them and how much$

[spike]

they are cheng shing 826 rears, they retail for about 80$ each

here they are in parts unlimited;

http://atv.parts-unlimited.com/23/69/6440664

[dieselboost]

I run a similar setup on my quadracer 450 but I run hoilday screws witch are not ama or atva legal but they are cmrc legal. Way deeper head than the gold screws and alot corser threads too. Dont skimp on studs you will regret it! The sheet metal screws are ok but wear very quick.