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Studded Tractor Tires

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Moose

11-07-2004 09:00:55




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Has anyone ever tried to install carbide studs in V-bar tractor tires? If so, how successful was the project? I have a cab tractor and tire clearance over the rear wheels is very minimal. I'm afraid if I try tire chains, a loose link could catch the fender area of the cab and rip things apart. Consequently, I have been trying to explore the concept of installing studs instead of chains. To do a proper installation seems like a whole bunch of work. But, if it works and the studs would stay in, it might justify the effort. Any information would be appreciated including stud gun manufacturers, stud suppliers, etc.

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Brian in NY

11-08-2004 06:08:44




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to Moose, 11-07-2004 09:00:55  
Take a look at a snowmobile product that is just a screw in, carbide tipped, heavy duty stud. They are specifically engineered for this kind of duty and will last an awful long time. I put some in the tires of a garden tractor with bar tires and they lasted at least 10 years....and boy oh boy to they hook up! Not real expensive either.



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Davis In SC

11-07-2004 20:12:12




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to Moose, 11-07-2004 09:00:55  
Might be a legend, but I always heard that using studs in a tire that will get run in dirt is not a good idea. The logic behind it is that dirt will work in around studs, & the flexing of the rubber will grind dirt into the belts of the tire, eventually causing it to fail. I am not sure if this is true or not, but it is something to think about.



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johndeereman

11-07-2004 13:22:55




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to Moose, 11-07-2004 09:00:55  
have you thought of cable chains they just use cables across the tires that way if they break wich is rarethe only thing it will do is scratch the paint they are in all the auto stores in northeast pa alot of people use the on cars for the high speeds i think even sears has them



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Lil-Farmer

11-07-2004 12:32:50




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to Moose, 11-07-2004 09:00:55  
Hi Moose,

We use a number of 3000-5000 lb forklifts with foam filled tires. These things are absolutely worthless outside in the winter. We have been using 3/4" self tapping metal screws in the tires. Really makes a difference.

The heads wear off, but the screw part stays in until the tire is worn out. You can always put more screws in if they become ineffective. A person could buy a lot of self tappers for the price of a set of chains.

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BUDD

11-07-2004 11:24:55




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to Moose, 11-07-2004 09:00:55  
Moose ;

Just food for thought, what about screws? I have seen this done before!

BUDD



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Dave_Id

11-08-2004 14:54:13




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to BUDD, 11-07-2004 11:24:55  
I've seen screws used too. The guy used sheet metal screws used on metal siding. They have the 1/4 inch hex head. When the heads wear out, just add some more.



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Moose

11-07-2004 15:39:24




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to BUDD, 11-07-2004 11:24:55  
The screw idea might work. Certainly cheaper than a $300 set of chains. I have seen case hardened screws designed for ice racing machines. They can be had for around $50 per thousand.



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Hoosier JD

11-07-2004 10:15:08




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to Moose, 11-07-2004 09:00:55  
Moose..... ...I worked in a tire store while going through college. I studded many snow tires for cars and trucks! The tires at that time had to have holes from the tire manufacturer
so the studs could be installed. I ran them and they were great on packed snow and/or ice. A special gun was used to install the studs. A rotating bin dropped studs through a tube and through the gun. The nose of the gun was inserted into the holes in the tread of the tire, the mechanism of the gun then spread the hole out enough so that the "head" (similar to a nail) could be shot into the hole with air, and so was locked in the tread. If you can find tires with the holes, you might have a chance....otherwise, in my opinio, you are SOL.

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Moose

11-07-2004 11:08:35




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to Hoosier JD, 11-07-2004 10:15:08  
Hoosier, folks drill motorcycle and ATV tires with a brad point and insert studs. I don"t think making the holes is much of a problem. My concern is after doing the work, will they stay in under the loads generated by farm tractor??



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Hoosier JD

11-07-2004 11:43:40




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 Re: Studded Tractor Tires in reply to Moose, 11-07-2004 11:08:35  
Moose....you're right. I hadn't thought about going that route! I'd talk to a mc/atv shop up north, they might help out.



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