R4's ... can you stud them?

[TSO]

Are the tread blocks solid or hollow? Can I screw in some studs on some of the tread lugs without harming the integrity of the tire?

As many of you know or have noticed, R4's aren't exactly traction kings in the snow...

 

[dieselcrawler]

Should be solid... studs away!

 

[k0ua]

Are the tread blocks solid or hollow? Can I screw in some studs on some of the tread lugs without harming the integrity of the tire?

As many of you know or have noticed, R4's aren't exactly traction kings in the snow...

Solid, stud away!

 

[bp fick]

Or groove them. The reports claim huge improvement.

 

[Bob77064]

They are solid.

 

[coobie]

Are the tread blocks solid or hollow? Can I screw in some studs on some of the tread lugs without harming the integrity of the tire?

As many of you know or have noticed, R4's aren't exactly traction kings in the snow...

Glad I got rid of my R4,s and now have R1,s.Don,t know if your can stud them but how about sipeing the tires.I hear this will give better traction.Had a few friends do it to there truck tires,they tell me they have better traction after they siped the tires.

 

[duroc]

Studs are great for ice, but they do come with a downside......eventually a stud will find it's way out of the tractor tire and into another tire, ie, your daily driver, etc. Been there, done that. For snow, I think grooving / siping / chains is a better way to go. JMHO!

 

[TSO]

I just saw that siping thread too ... very cool. I may be going that route as well

 

[art]

We have been doing it for a few years at this point. We started doing it with the rubber tracks on snow groomers we sell for icy conditions and they do work. One thing to draw caution, the tread bars are shallow in the center so be sure your screws aren't to long!

On blacktop drives the studs work nice! On the road you can drive as normal with none of the chain issues. So far no regrets with the right applications!

 

[The Fred]

We have been doing it for a few years at this point. We started doing it with the rubber tracks on snow groomers we sell for icy conditions and they do work. One thing to draw caution, the tread bars are shallow in the center so be sure your screws aren't to long!

On blacktop drives the studs work nice! On the road you can drive as normal with none of the chain issues. So far no regrets with the right applications!

Thanks Art,

Can you link us to the "proper" studs to use?

Thanks, Fred

 

[ruffdog]

At the cycle dealer I worked at, we needed to use a fork lift outside in the winter to unload trucks. If the pavement wasn't clean of snow or ice, you were not moving. We took some ice racing screws and put some in the drive tires. It made a huge difference but would scratch the pavement when you spin.http://www.bikebandit.com/gold-screw-the-original-gold-ice-screws?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=merchantfeed&utm_campaign=pla&gclid=CP6JkIjNjbwCFe87Mgod8x8A3A

 

[RalphVa]

I put some metal screws into the lugs of the Ag tires on my Gravely. Just measure the depth of the lug and don't put a longer screw than that into them.

Ralph

 

[KenB2920]

Anyone have photos of their R4's with studs?

Also, how much scratching to pavement will this cause?

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[Green Acres Homestead]

Are the tread blocks solid or hollow? Can I screw in some studs on some of the tread lugs without harming the integrity of the tire?

As many of you know or have noticed, R4's aren't exactly traction kings in the snow...

Yep but make sure the Studds are not to long or you will ruin your tire with air leaks. R4 suck in the winter. If you are on steep driveways you might be better off with ice chains especially if you have a driveway that you can slip off into the ditch.

Tire Chains Review for compact tractors

Here is another video what you can expect with studs. These studs were in an r14 tire but the video shows them on steep slippery driveways and compares them with r4 tires.