Thinking of studding my R4's

[ctfjr]

I am considering studs because we often get either freezing rain or wet snow that freezes overnight. I have a significant grade in my driveway and think this may help a lot. The tires are already loaded but that doesn't mean much on ice.

In searching for studs I find a lot to choose from. Any care to share their experiences using them and what exactly did you use (length, diameter)?

Thanks

 

[jyoutz]

Studs are permanent and maybe not so good in other seasons. Why not just get some tire chains for winter?

 

[ayak]

I have about a 7 deg grade coming up my driveway and was considering doing the same, since I didn’t (at that time) want to put spacers on to allow for fender clearance for the chains.
But I tried grooving my tires first, and it worked so well for me, I didn’t bother with getting the chains later, even after I added rear spacers. YMMV

 

[Crash277]

I have about a 7 deg grade coming up my driveway and was considering doing the same, since I didn’t (at that time) want to put spacers on to allow for fender clearance for the chains.
But I tried grooving my tires first, and it worked so well for me, I didn’t bother with getting the chains later, even after I added rear spacers. YMMV

Ever deal with clay?? wondering if doing that to the R4s on my bx would help. they fill up quick and i lose traction on a regular basis.

 

[ayak]

Ever deal with clay?? wondering if doing that to the R4s on my bx would help. they fill up quick and i lose traction on a regular basis.

Yeah I do some of my work in clay/mud and the siping doesn’t really help or hurt in those situations. It does seem to work best in heavier wet snows—from what I’ve seen, anyway.
R4s in general, just suck in mud. But for most of that I’m doing— hauling around out front and also with my backhoe on the back, I’m glad to have the R4s.

 

[ctfjr]

I have considered grooving but don't think that would be very effective on ice (my only concern right now). I have a 40' drop from the street to our house almost all of that is in the 200' near the road.

As far as chains go. . . This went up this morning and I'm not sure I'll need them after this winter (or maybe even before)

Chains aren't cheap but I am rapidly becoming so

 

[Tughill Tom]

Here's the ones I run on my B3200. They work great on ice, my driveway is steep to say the least.
I've had them in about 10 years and have replaced maybe 20 so far and I run the road all year long between property's about 2 miles.

 

[ctfjr]

Here's the ones I run on my B3200. They work great on ice, my driveway is steep to say the least.
I've had them in about 10 years and have replaced maybe 20 so far and I run the road all year long between property's about 2 miles.

Just looked those up Tom. Just about an inch penetration. . . Sounds like a lot. Any concern about creating a leak?

 

[Tughill Tom]

Just looked those up Tom. Just about an inch penetration. . . Sounds like a lot. Any concern about creating a leak?

In 10 years, zero leaks both front and rear tires. Penetration is under an inch, maybe 5/8" or so.

 

[Mark_BX25D]

I have about a 7 deg grade coming up my driveway and was considering doing the same, since I didn’t (at that time) want to put spacers on to allow for fender clearance for the chains.
But I tried grooving my tires first, and it worked so well for me, I didn’t bother with getting the chains later, even after I added rear spacers. YMMV

 

[i7win7]

No experience yet, this is what I installed a few weeks ago, they also make longer screws

https://www.amazon.com/Marrkey-Carbide-Bicycle-Scooters-Running/dp/B0788LRX2R?pd_rd_w=D1iD5&content-id=amzn1.sym.deffa092-2e99-4e9f-b814-0d71c40b24af&pf_rd_p=deffa092-2e99-4e9f-b814-0d71c40b24af&pf_rd_r=5E29DCXRHW64F43CZ0E4&pd_rd_wg=QitIN&pd_rd_r=f8218638-474d-432e-9fd8-26417f71ddd5&pd_rd_i=B0788LRX2R&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_3_i

 

[The Evil Twin]

1/2 inch sheet metal screws!

 

[mikester]

Wheel Studs vs Chains

I just got my Marrkey M6x20 wheel studs from Amazon, $50 for 100 studs. Why did I go with studs instead of chains? a. I have chains but I hate them. I use double ladders on my fronts only when it gets icy and I loose steering traction. They make a rough ride and tend to walk a little and I'm...

www.orangetractortalks.com

I'm starting season two on my studs. Work better than chains for me.

 

[Henro]

I have considered grooving but don't think that would be very effective on ice (my only concern right now). I have a 40' drop from the street to our house almost all of that is in the 200' near the road.

As far as chains go. . . This went up this morning and I'm not sure I'll need them after this winter (or maybe even before)
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Chains aren't cheap but I am rapidly becoming so

Too bad that sign did not go up a year ago when the interest rates for home buyers were more favorable...

 

[RichBob]

1/2 inch sheet metal screws!
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These are what I use for the bottom soles of an older pair of work boots. Just 1/2 inch hex headed sheet metal screws, cheap and work well/

 

[top gnome]

this is an informative thread on studded tires https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/snow-and-ice-studs.12061/#post-445756

 

[Jsjac]

I have been working on putting studs in my tractor tires.
I put about 750; in so far.
I ran out and had to order more. I just got 600 more.
I need about 350 to finish the tractor,then I will use the rest on the side by side for winter fire wood work.

 

[D2Cat]

If you've ever used studded tires on asphalt, be aware it's like driving on ice.

 

[mikester]

If you've ever used studded tires on asphalt, be aware it's like driving on ice.

Studs also make pretty rosettes in your asphalt and concrete surfaces if you turn on the spot.

 

[Jsjac]

We have a dirt driveway.
We get lots of ice here. If they don't work out I can just remove them.
I finished the stud install. There is over 1000 studs installed.