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Re studding studded snow tires?


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Get ready for some stupid questions about tires from yours truly...

I like to run studded snows in the winter here in MA but I know that shops will only stud your tires if they are brand new, never driven on. From what I understand they won't re stud them down the line.

I have a set of really great 235/75/15 studded snows I run every winter, and while the tread is still like new, the studs are starting to get worn down.

Is there a reason you can't or shouldn't re stud them yourself? If it is possible and doesn't have negative consequences, where can you purchase studs and any tool needed to install them?

Even with 4 wheel drive I really like running the studded snows, in the past few years a lot of small towns I have to drive through have let a lot of ice accumulate on the roads and that's why I'm so concerned about the studs.

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While I have no specific first-hand knowledge of the process, judging by the shape of the studs they could cause some serious damage to the treads if you try to remove them. That may be why shops won't re-stud. They don't want to be held liable for ripping a chunk out of someone's already old tire trying to remove a stud that wasn't meant to come out.

Here is a video on how to do it though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOWlERVi8IA
 

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cstarbard:

Recognize that while your studs might not be as aggressive as when initially installed, under the weight of the truck, on ice, they will still protrude from the rubber and do their job.

At $500+ for the stud gun, its not really cost effective for the home handyman to stud their own with std studs. I'm not sure if they sell screw in studs that aren't super aggressive.

Adsm08:

The reason we wouldn't stud tire after use in my dad's garage - any dust/rocks/etc in the hole prevents the stud from sticking in the hole (and it would probably be worse if existing stud had been removed). Stud coming out of tire at 70mph does bad things to fender liners and such. That speed isn't as difficult to achieve as it seems - open differential, good traction on one side/ice on other, then gas your truck to 35mph and the one side is suddenly doing 70mph.
 

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cstarbard:

Recognize that while your studs might not be as aggressive as when initially installed, under the weight of the truck, on ice, they will still protrude from the rubber and do their job.

At $500+ for the stud gun, its not really cost effective for the home handyman to stud their own with std studs. I'm not sure if they sell screw in studs that aren't super aggressive.

Adsm08:

The reason we wouldn't stud tire after use in my dad's garage - any dust/rocks/etc in the hole prevents the stud from sticking in the hole (and it would probably be worse if existing stud had been removed). Stud coming out of tire at 70mph does bad things to fender liners and such. That speed isn't as difficult to achieve as it seems - open differential, good traction on one side/ice on other, then gas your truck to 35mph and the one side is suddenly doing 70mph.
Thanks for the replies guys.

I figured there was a reason shops wouldn't do it. I know nothing about studding tires so I appreciate the education! :icon_thumby:

You make a good point about stud wear and the studs still contacting road under weight of vehicle. Guess I'll just keep running these tires until they are worn out and get another set of new studded tires then. Again I really appreciate it.
 

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