Tire studs

MXDon

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I was looking for Tire chains for my MX 5100. Sticker shock! So a coworker asked if I had considered studding my R4's. I purchased 2 boxes of 250 3/8" studs. About 30 min later problem solved for under $60. I live on a hilly dirt road that ices up and my tractor had a problem with traction. Didn't see posts about studs vs chains so I thought I'd post. I had v bar chains on my BX 25 that worked well but were a chore to install and gave a rough ride. I wish I could compare same tractor but they were both R4 tires. They are especially helpful when plowing.
 

85Hokie

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Like to see pics too - you plan on leaving them in year round or removing them? Or you have another set of tires ?
 

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What tools did you use to put them in quickly?
I am gonna bet he used a nut driver in a cordless drill - a while back someone here used very short tapcons (NIW) to do the same thing. Tapcons are $$$ but then again they are cheaper than chains.
 

skles

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Sounds like a good fix for me....but REAL SNOW STUDS are a a BUCK a piece.
and I need about 300 studs for the rears ....bought 2 inch ladder chains for front. What brand of studs did you find and where.
 

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North Idaho Wolfman

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The problem is that most tires will not take the 1 1/4" of shaft, for some odd reason the air starts leaking out.
I can get away with it on my fronts because they are foam filled and doesn't matter how deep I go.

I also buy them at $26.99 for 250, so very affordable and get 2 seasons out of them.
 
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aeronutt

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For compact tractor applications, I think studs would be better than chains just because they weigh nothing and ride smooth. Chains would almost certainly provide more traction, but if studs are "good enough", then why would you need more than that?

For my tractor traction needs, screw-in studs are the only option available for the rubber tracks on the T190. It's a night and day difference in icy conditions. I do commercial snow removal on a large blacktop parking lot so the Tapcons wouldn't last a single season. I've been using the "real" carbide tipped studs for 4 years now and it only takes about 15 - 20 minutes to install or remove them with a cordless drill and 6mm socket. Since the application is a skid steer, I found that too many studs made it hard to turn when it's on bare surfaces so I only install about 50 studs per track in order to balance traction with turning. I can easily adjust up or down as needed for current conditions.
 

tiredguy

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Yes please post pictures please along with the name brand size etc of the studs you bought. This post reminds me that I need to get some myself as I've talked myself out of chains and the wheel spacers I'd have to buy too in order to be able to use them.
I've got R4's and been thinking of using self tapping metal screws and install them as most do with a battery powered drill. I have a friend who's used them
for 35 plus years on his 8N Ford and hasn't had a flat tire either as a result of the screws he's used. My problem is ice, the slippery slopes that you need to get a bite on in order to keep moving. I'm thinking 3/4 long and 3/16ths diameter might be about right so curious to what others use so I can avoiding getting the wrong thing.
Al
 

Hue

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I've put in studs, after sliding sideways on ice when hitting the gas. No complaints, had no issues the rest of the winter.