Winter Riding

[RHINO]

My friend is going to be hooking up his 03 LE for some ice action this winter and I'm trying to find what size studs are appropriate/necessary, where would I find carbide ones, and lastly, where would we find some tubes to use in these studded tires.

 

Also,if you have any recommendations as to the number of studs that he should use in each tire and a pattern,that would be great.

 

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

[420 RACING]

I run woodys 1.2 steel traction eliminators 72 per tire. Nothing special other that use that smallest drill you can which is a 7mm track drill. Find a good pattern that will balance at speed. I put a layer of carpet between the studs and the tube, and have not had a problem. Magic racing will have tubes for any size tire in stock.

 

[420 RACING]

Don't waste your money on carbide tipped ones, they are dull and you can not sharpen them. Where are you heading to this winter?

[RHINO]

Thanks alot man. That's exactly what I needed.

 

..That's a sick Shee you've got there. Nice and clean.

[420 RACING]

What state are you from? And where you riding?

[RHINO]

Ontario,Canada. He'll be riding it on the St.Lawrence River that seperates Canada from the U.S.

[94&01yfz350]

You can buy a box of 1000 1/2 inch pro gold screw in studs for $99CAD Lots of traction depending on what you're doing. We do river running and lake drags, they work well. 150 in each front and 350 in each rear, no tubes needed. Haven't lost 1 yet. Put a dab of locktight on each one and your good to go.

[RHINO]

420 RACING... Would it be too much trouble to ask for a closeup pic of your tires? I told my friend the info you gave me and he just wants to be sure they're going to be long enough. I'm sure they will be,but he just wants to be positive. They're 1.2" and the tire isn't that thick,so it must leave alot of stud poking out.

[420 RACING]

Here ya go.

[RHINO]

Perfect. Thanks alot man.

[420 RACING]

O by the way keep in mind you can not drive it on the pavement, they will wear down quick. Also with steel you can always sharpen them. Good luck Let us know how it goes!!

[87TwoStrokeShee]

Hey 420 Racing i have a question, i see that you are in Michigan, i was wondering if u need a special tag for ridin this winter on the Ice beside the ORV sticker? Im new to the Winter Banshee riding but i bought a set of rear tires with Screws in them and im ready to Raise Hell this winter

[Cotton eyed Joe]

This may or may not be on topic, but I have the ability to grind carbide. Is there a market for resharpening carbide tips or are they typically ruined by the time they need to be replaced/sharpened?