Tires Stud the Tires?

[Fred Deere]

Its probably best not to use the 3" screws, though!!!

THANKS, I just did the 3 inchers all in but the heads

 

[Fred Deere]

Question for all? What do you think about me studding the rear tires of my LK3054? I need some traction to make it up my 200 foot/20 degree driveway after I plow down. I do not have enough clearence to put chains on the back if I have a rear blade or backhoe on. I do not intend to plow up the hill, just make it back up to plow down again. Once I plow it it quickly freezes and I have a hard time making it back up.

Thank you,

Jim

Hey Jim, I am in the same boat was wondering about studding my tires on my 3005. I called a Ontario dealer today and the guy said he had never heard of people studding their tires The guy works in parts??

Anyway, I plow down my hill as well, and sometimes depending upon the temperature I can not get back up. I back up the hill, I find that helps plus its safer to slide back down facing the right direction. Here is my hill/driveway

 

[JoelD]

Hey Jim, I am in the same boat was wondering about studding my tires on my 3005. I called a Ontario dealer today and the guy said he had never heard of people studding their tires The guy works in parts??

Anyway, I plow down my hill as well, and sometimes depending upon the temperature I can not get back up. I back up the hill, I find that helps plus its safer to slide back down facing the right direction. Here is my hill/driveway

I'm thinking you have one super nice view from up where you are purched.

Joel

 

[Fred Deere]

Thanks Joel yes I do....Did not mean to hijack your thread Jim, I would like to hear more about studding the tires and how you go about it. I am thinking of the screws???

 

[IXLR8]

Thanks Joel yes I do....Did not mean to hijack your thread Jim, I would like to hear more about studding the tires and how you go about it. I am thinking of the screws???

I believe these are what Jim was going to use.
Self-Tapping Carbide Tire Studs :: Tire Studs :: A to B Utilities :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear

 

[Fred Deere]

I believe these are what Jim was going to use.
Self-Tapping Carbide Tire Studs :: Tire Studs :: A to B Utilities :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear

Thank you

 

[bearhawk]

I was thinking WAY cheaper than that.. Like from McMaster Carr

90197A645
Self-Pierce Hex Washer Head Sheet Metal Screw Zinc-Plated Steel, Slotted, No. 10 Size, 3/4" L
In stock at $5.94 per Pack
This product is sold in Packs of 100

 

[atgreene]

I posted this advice in another thread, and I'll add it here. Self tapping screws will get ripped out from time to time. When they do, they will be left laying in your driveway. Just food for thought. Also, the heads wear out and the screw continues to work it's way into the tire.

Chains are much better option and give you much better traction. For a few hundred bucks they are well worth it. Also, chains on the front only are a bad idea. Cost me plenty once, won't do that again.

Are you sure it's 20% grade? Just curious.

 

[IXLR8]

Also, chains on the front only are a bad idea. Cost me plenty once, won't do that again.

Why is that? As it is much easier to put on fronts than rears... I was considering doing just that to help a bit without fighting the rears on.

 

[jim_n_nh]

Yep it is 20% grade, the contractor refused to build it to the 10% max as required by the town . I stopped payment, we went to court. He lost but I didn't get the driveway fixed by him after spending 15 thousand on it. Anyhow I had it surveyed by an engineer and I had over 200 feet at 20%.

On tuesday (30th) I am going to head over to Ken's Tractor and order some chains for the front. I have a gift certificate from Kioti to use at their business.