Studs for winter.

[Blue2Orange]

Cold front blew in. Reminder of what is coming.

Went to the iGrip stud site. Was consider the SS-08 model. Measured the depth of ribs on the R4s. Not the thickest. SS-08 are shouldered to reduce the chance of pushing in to deep when driving over rocky, gravel surface and have the same size head as the next size up the SS-11. Which should be fine on the rear tires. But decided on just the SS-08s for all 4 tires. Went to the cart. They don't ship to my USA address.

Next choice, maybe??? Kold Kutter #8s the 3/8" size. Opinions on this brand? Significantly less per stud than iGrip. Tend to pay for what you get up to a point. iGrips IIRC are stainless steel. Kold Kutter just note Black Oxide finish. Not driving on concrete except into the garage. Gravel road and dirt trails.

Another option. GripStuds, the Italian company. Considering the 1100 model. Priced similar to iGrip. Like their design. The wider flat auger like threads that should function similar to the iGrip thread and shoulder design. Also, tungsten steel core in the stud noted.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Put heavy rubber mats in the garage!

 

[Blue2Orange]

Put heavy rubber mats in the garage!

Thanks for a good idea to save the concrete.

 

[mikester]

Amazon stocks various brands

 

[Sawdust&Shavings]

You can also find “stall mats” at Tractor Supply, Agri-Supply, Southern States, rural Ace Hardware.

 

[Blue2Orange]

Amazon stocks various brands

Checked Amazon after not being able to get the iGrips. Where I found the KK brand. Inexpensive. Guessing not the best quality metal since they didn't mention anything regarding the steel used. The more expensive studs from iGrip and GripStuds seem to be made of a higher quality metal. Design of their threads might be better in terms of resisting push in and pull out. Even at their higher prices relative to tractor stuff it is not bad. Willing to pay for a more durable and effective stud.

One problem I've had with Amazon are too many "fake" or poor quality products. Milwaukee Tools will not back any Amazon purchase. Purchased some counterfeit Dewalt, Bosch cobalt, and Milwaukee drill bits over the last couple years. I guess I'm an idiot that didn't learn. Dewalt 5/16" snapped half way through a pine 2x4. Bosch barely dented some stainless steel rivets I tried to drill out. Went to Ace and purchased a real Milwaukee cobalt bit. Same cutting oil. Fast drill out. I do buy lots of things from AMZ. Just nothing where quality is important.