studded tires

[stogy3]

I don't want to spend a shit load of $$ on tire studs and I have read that you guys are using sheet metal screws. Which ones do I buy? Self tapping? I do not want to cause a leak so how do I know what length? Just into the knobby correct?

Is there a pattern I should follow(front and rear)? How much psi do I run in the studded tires? Sorry about all the ???'s Thanks for the help and have safe and happy holidays!!

[Banshee17Racing]

I've used 8 x 1/2" before and I just got done putting 1100 10 x 1/2" in the rear this year. I don't really have a set pattern when putting them in the tire. Do not get the self tapping, I'm pretty sure they would make bigger holes...which would cause them to fall out a lot easier. I usually run around 3 psi in the tires.

[stogy3]

so if you do not use self tapping how do you start them?

[locogato11283]

sheet metal screws will screw right into rubber. 10 x 1/2" is what i use. do a search for studded tires and youll find alot of good info. DO NOT use self teppers.

[stogy3]

ya know I use the self tappers all the time and know I understand why not to use them. I am dumb sometimes. Because of the tip that cuts through the metal would do nothing for holding them into the tire. Man I need to ride and clear my head. Thanks guys

[FlatTrackinIt55]

where are you planning to run these?

just out riding or are you going to be doing some racing?? just curious

-Blake

[stogy3]

Just out goofin around on a couple of the local lakes