Studded tires

itbrokeagain · 12-12-2013, 11:53 AM

What can you tell me about studded tires?

biggin69 · 12-12-2013, 12:36 PM

They are round in shape, black in color, and studded!

Flxratd · 12-12-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by biggin69

They are round in shape, black in color, and studded!

they make really neat sparks too when powerbraking on dry ground... so ive heard

JeffK5 · 12-12-2013, 01:20 PM

Cops think they're cool..

donaldcon · 12-12-2013, 08:43 PM

What do you want to know about them?

JeffK5 · 12-12-2013, 08:56 PM

I thought they where illegal .. then went and checked the ODOT , turns out they're legal.

donaldcon · 12-13-2013, 07:46 AM

Definately legal. for a few months a year only though.

94Dodge Truggy · 12-13-2013, 08:09 AM

Can be expensive and hard to find. Chains are my flavor when it ices out.

itbrokeagain · 12-13-2013, 11:29 AM

I guess what I really want to know is do they work? I would like to put them on a rear wheel drive car. Is it worth it?

biggin69 · 12-13-2013, 12:48 PM

I used to run a set on a 2WD pickup years ago. Can't really say if they helped or not because I also put a bunch of weight in the bed at the same time.

blazerbrad · 12-13-2013, 01:46 PM

Studded snow tires on a 2wd car can outperform a 4wd with normal tires on ice and hard pack snow (or a layer of ice under the snow). A buddy has used studded tires several times on a rear wheel drive car and is a believer in them.

donaldcon · 12-13-2013, 06:47 PM

They help a great deal, but I honestly dont believe we get enough snow to justify buying a set of snow tires. let alone studded ones. Driving around on snowless pavement burns them up in a hurry.

mckeddie · 12-14-2013, 01:06 AM

We run Them on all our mail trucks. The things will barely move in he snow without them.

fabricator · 12-14-2013, 03:01 AM

ever try bolts?

timido · 12-14-2013, 10:04 AM

I had a set of studded snow tires on my 1988 mustang GT it did great in snow. I have snow tires for my WRX and Civic. They are only needed a couple tires a year but I would rather be prepared. AWD Wrx on snow tires is a BLAST

itbrokeagain · 12-14-2013, 10:38 AM

I currently have 4 80lb bags of concrete in the trunk. I don't like hauling around the weigh if I don't need it

blazerbrad · 12-14-2013, 10:04 PM

Many people at my old job ran specialty snow tires (like Blizzaks). They would usually have them on about 3-4 months a year and they would last for several years. Of course a lot of these guys had some sort of high performance tires on during the summer that absolutely sucked in the winter so the choice is easier.

Studded tires are a step further and you may not be able to justify them. My friend who runs them lives about 5 miles down a hilly gravel road in BFE. The paved roads in civilization may only be snow covered for a day or two but his road may be packed snow and ice for weeks at a time.

12-12-2013, 11:53 AM	#1
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Studded tires What can you tell me about studded tires? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

12-12-2013, 12:36 PM	#2
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	They are round in shape, black in color, and studded! __________________ One Country, One Flag, One Language... LIKE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

12-12-2013, 08:43 PM	#5
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12-13-2013, 07:46 AM	#7
donaldcon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancaster Ohio Posts: 383	Definately legal. for a few months a year only though. __________________ www.offroadohio.com www.facebook.com/offroadohio1 www.youtube.com/offroadohio1 www.photobucket.com/offroadohio

12-13-2013, 08:09 AM	#8
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Can be expensive and hard to find. Chains are my flavor when it ices out. __________________

12-12-2013, 01:20 PM	#4
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	Cops think they're cool..

12-12-2013, 08:56 PM	#6
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	I thought they where illegal .. then went and checked the ODOT , turns out they're legal.

12-13-2013, 11:29 AM	#9
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	I guess what I really want to know is do they work? I would like to put them on a rear wheel drive car. Is it worth it? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

12-13-2013, 12:48 PM	#10
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	I used to run a set on a 2WD pickup years ago. Can't really say if they helped or not because I also put a bunch of weight in the bed at the same time. __________________ One Country, One Flag, One Language... LIKE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

12-13-2013, 01:46 PM	#11
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	Studded snow tires on a 2wd car can outperform a 4wd with normal tires on ice and hard pack snow (or a layer of ice under the snow). A buddy has used studded tires several times on a rear wheel drive car and is a believer in them.

12-13-2013, 06:47 PM	#12
donaldcon Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lancaster Ohio Posts: 383	They help a great deal, but I honestly dont believe we get enough snow to justify buying a set of snow tires. let alone studded ones. Driving around on snowless pavement burns them up in a hurry. __________________ www.offroadohio.com www.facebook.com/offroadohio1 www.youtube.com/offroadohio1 www.photobucket.com/offroadohio

12-14-2013, 01:06 AM	#13
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	We run Them on all our mail trucks. The things will barely move in he snow without them. __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

12-14-2013, 03:01 AM	#14
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	ever try bolts? Attached Images __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

12-14-2013, 10:04 AM	#15
timido Student Driver Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 197	I had a set of studded snow tires on my 1988 mustang GT it did great in snow. I have snow tires for my WRX and Civic. They are only needed a couple tires a year but I would rather be prepared. AWD Wrx on snow tires is a BLAST

12-14-2013, 10:38 AM	#16
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	I currently have 4 80lb bags of concrete in the trunk. I don't like hauling around the weigh if I don't need it __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

12-14-2013, 10:04 PM	#17
blazerbrad - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 831 Images: 6	Many people at my old job ran specialty snow tires (like Blizzaks). They would usually have them on about 3-4 months a year and they would last for several years. Of course a lot of these guys had some sort of high performance tires on during the summer that absolutely sucked in the winter so the choice is easier. Studded tires are a step further and you may not be able to justify them. My friend who runs them lives about 5 miles down a hilly gravel road in BFE. The paved roads in civilization may only be snow covered for a day or two but his road may be packed snow and ice for weeks at a time.