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Studding tires

BCdirtbikegal said:
I did lots of research into tire studding and based on the terrain up here (at most 2-4 inches of snow, combined with frozen ground, rocks, not much ice riding or heavy snow) had auto studs put in a set of tires (Kenda trackmaster rear and front is a Budd's creek) for the winter and they work awesome, as the tire wears down they also get more effective. I tried ice screws but they wear down really fast and it's a pain to be replacing them. These are supposed to last a season or two. A buddy of mine has Trellobergs and those are awesome, but pricey..
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If it weren't for ROCKS a more aggresive stud would be nice. I heard about the Trackmasters and they sound like a popular choice for studs. Also Maxis IT and IRC VE 33/35. It isn't real easy to find a front tire that has knobs large enough for studs.
I would be interested in seeing the pattern you settled on for mixed conditions. Also I have seen the car studs set flush, with only the tip exposed and set 1mm or so proud. I'm not sure which way is best.


Harbinger said:
You may want to try some Trelleborg/Mitas Winterfriction tyres. This is some great tyres.
I have tried them and i really loved them.

http://www.24mx.com/motocross/p/21-...s/s252/21-inch-studded-dirt-bike-tires/ss1090

http://www.dirtrider.com/gear/141_0612_trelleborg_winter_friction_studded_tires/index.html

http://www.mx1canada.com/Trelleborg-T454-Winter-Friction-Rear-18.html[/quote]

I have heard nothing but good things about the Trelleborg winter tires and if I lived in the cold Northland, they would be my first choice.
Way back in the day, the Metzler knobby was the first choice for mud, if you couldn't afford a Trelle.
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Gripstuds are the way to go for off-season trail riding. Or Trellies.

There were two types of rear Trellies:

110/100-18 COMP - 253 studs
110/100-18 PRO - 297 studs

The PRO are much better, but I have never seen anyone who carries them.
Not even sure they exist anymore.
 
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