Winter traction.....

[sms0000]

Anybody ever try studs (screw type) in their tires for snow/icy conditions? Silly question maybe but I've seen guys put studs in the big lugs of their atv tires.....why wouldn't it work for tractors? You could remove them after the snow's gone. I've got R4 industrial tires big deep lugs or is chains the way to go? I'll be clearing the cottage roads hilly/icy in some sections.

 

[carpenter383]

I bet studded tires would make a world of difference compared to no studs. Studs in a truck or car sure do. Chains would be easier to install and take back off every year though. And they would work better too for the conditions you describe.

 

[PILOON]

Around here lots of snow contractors use truck studs on tractor tires.
(however in some regions vehicle weight limits stud use)

El Cheepo version is to use hardened self tapping sheetmetal screws that you simply screw into the big lugs (lots of debth to accept them). Works great on ice surfaces.
Simply predrill a small pilot hole and drive them in.
My buddy did that last winter and really likes the results, however he never drives on paved roads so they really lasted him well.

 

[Deadman]

I have R4's and they are like having racing slicks in snow/ice.

My 2210 had Turf tires on it, and they did more than these R4's on my 2520 do.
Its sad. I love them in the summer, but HATE them in the winter. I have a huge set of v bar chains that I use on the rears so I can move. I also use over 1,000lbs of rear ballast.

 

[LBrown59]

Get Ags
4Get Chain's

 

[Egon]

Get Ags
4Get Chain's
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Yes, learn how to sit in one spot for hours one end when the the wet snow falls and Ice prevails.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I know I am going to get bashed for this but R4's are not much good on a tractor. I have had used them and hated them. I can not see why they are so popular? I guess they do look good but thats about it. R1's out perform them in every way when it comes to working in dirt, mud, snow, ect. Ice is ice and nothing but stud or chains are going to improve the situation. I would try some R1's first then if needed do something else.

Chris

 

[sms0000]

I don't think AG's are any better on ice than R4's .........as said above "ice is ice". I think I'm gonna try studs this winter instead of chains. I have mudlite tires on my atv (essentialy ags for atv's) and they aren't worth nothin' on ice.

 

[yomax4]

Nothing Cooler Looking than R4's but I had them for a while and went back to AG Lugs. The R4's would spin and not do much damage. The AG Tires would dig down to the Frame in no time.. Its where you use them that matters. I like Ice Studs but Chains are easy to remove in the Spring. Both make you safer.

 

[BearKiller]

In winter, I have installed tire-studs continously from opening time until night.

Thank goodness my state finally outlawed their use on highways.

That being said, ask around tire-shops for any no-longer-needed air-operated stud-guns and any left over ice-studs.

Genuine tire-studs are soft metal outside with a carbide pin/core that will get sharp as a needle.

For an un-pinned application, you would have to drill a 1/4 to 3/8 deep hole, about 5/32 size, for every stud.

Dip the stud-gun fingers in some kind of lubricant and shoot the stud into the hole.

This is tedious and time-consuming, let alone causing blisters through three pairs of gloves.

You would be well advised to just sit by the stove and let someone else be out in the cold.