Anyone tried the Self-Tapping-Carbide-Tire-Studs? - Page 2

ZZR_Ron · 11-03-2008, 02:34 PM

Paul Mondor used those studs for his cross Canada ride last January, and swears by them.

He also claimed that they extended the wear on his tires.

He using them on TKC80's , BTW.

Proton · 11-26-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADV Goat

Norsman
I bougtht the scooter B studs after reading on the Aerostich site that some folks had gotten flat tires. I measured a new set of TKC-80's 9mm & 10mm (I think) and then ordered what I thought would work the best.
[snip...]
Hope this helps

Thanks very much for this extremely helpful post. Based on your recommendation I'm about to order the scooter B studs for the TKC80's I plan to use for commuting this winter (on days when the roads are mostly clear, but there's always some snow and the chance of ice patches).

I was wondering - the Aerostitch kit comes with 100 studs. This was enough to do the 1-2 pattern of the center knobs for both tires? It sounds like a second order would be needed to do the outer knobs. Do you still feel like it's worth it?

Thanks again,

Rick

RedFrogTango · 12-16-2008, 03:28 PM

This thread has been extremely helpful. Any more updates or opinions? I'm in the same boat - commutting on either a r1200gs or a hacked VStrom. Mostly expressway and dry pavement, but patches of black ice hear and there. I will need to get a new set of tires if I want to use the studs, so I have some options. If I put these on the sidecar rig, I won't have to stud the sides of the tires.

Maybe I will give Aerostitch a call tomorrow and see what they have to say.

Mat · 12-17-2008, 04:15 PM

Weeee, now I am definitely sold. Need new tires anyways, will just hurt to buy yet another pair next spring when I store away the new winter tires.

It just hurts when you have to leave the bike home just because of a little snow...

Blinkerfluid · 12-18-2008, 04:11 AM

We ordered a set for our trip to MO.. sort of a 'just in case' thing.. The weather wasn't looking too cooperative and we didn't want to get stuck between VA and MO just bc of a little snow/ice.. Hopefully we won't have to use them, but if we do we'll post up on how they worked.

PackMule · 02-07-2009, 09:53 AM

Any updates?

ThomasRizzo · 02-07-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackMule

Any updates?

I love mine. Rode to my folks this morning...70-80 on the highway then up their icy driveway. Most difficult part was walking on the ice....which reminds me--I should toss some sand down for them.

I put a post on this thread a couple weeks ago: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showp...postcount=9148

ADV Goat · 02-07-2009, 06:28 PM

My studs have been coming out if the tire spins. I drilled and installed regular studs in the front tire they work well. I will drill and mount 10mm studs in my tires next fall. I will have some screw in studs on hand for the fall ride, if I don't have my studded tires on before then. Remember they work well as long as you don't spin that tire.

PackMule · 02-08-2009, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADV Goat

My studs have been coming out if the tire spins. I drilled and installed regular studs in the front tire they work well. I will drill and mount 10mm studs in my tires next fall. I will have some screw in studs on hand for the fall ride, if I don't have my studded tires on before then. Remember they work well as long as you don't spin that tire.

Hrm.

That probably makes them a no-go for me, at least on the rear.

lucky520 · 02-08-2009, 09:09 PM

I have run the off road studs before I bought Trelleborg tires. They work fine if you don't spin the tire. Other wise they will pull out at some point.

ThomasRizzo · 02-16-2009, 08:00 PM

cyborg · 02-27-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADV Goat

My studs have been coming out if the tire spins. I drilled and installed regular studs in the front tire they work well. I will drill and mount 10mm studs in my tires next fall. I will have some screw in studs on hand for the fall ride, if I don't have my studded tires on before then. Remember they work well as long as you don't spin that tire.

I was looking at the AeroStich studs too and they mention on the page that sells them (reviews area):

"I you try the shorter ones in the future, these can be glued in using Loctite 480, 496, or Cyberbond 1008, 1070, or 2243. Instructions for doing this are included with the studs now. -Customer Support"

http://www.aerostich.com/product.php...cat=560&page=1

cyborg · 02-28-2009, 09:53 AM

I think these guys is where Aerostitch gets theirs, Best-Grip in Italy.

http://www.best-grip.com/eng/default.asp

They own the International patent on them.

Snow Enduro's

They even out them in the boots too!

Tom Myers · 02-28-2009, 10:12 AM

Adventure riders Sjaak and Doris are using the Best Grip studs on an "ICE ride". They are on the road NOW (Feb 28, 2009), and should be almost to Prudhoe Bay.

When they were at our shop preparing, we worked out a way to install the studs manually (with a simple compact tool that Sjaak and Doris will carry). You will see how easily the studs are inserted! Sjaak was already carrying the golf ball, so it is part of his tool kit. Don't ask.

And here is another video way up north, in heavy snow and ice.

ThomasRizzo · 02-28-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyborg

I think these guys is where Aerostitch gets theirs, Best-Grip in Italy. http://www.best-grip.com/eng/default.asp

Thanks!! I was looking all over for the co that Aerostich buys from....not anywhere on the packaging I got.

11-03-2008, 02:34 PM	#16
ZZR_Ron Underground Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 7,475	Paul Mondor used those studs for his cross Canada ride last January, and swears by them. He also claimed that they extended the wear on his tires. He using them on TKC80's , BTW. __________________ Great minds think alike;small minds seldom differ... ZZR_Ron screwed with this post 03-25-2013 at 07:13 AM

02-07-2009, 09:53 AM	#21
PackMule love what you do Joined: Aug 2005 Location: New Hampshah Oddometer: 19,441	Any updates? __________________ Nate in N.E. Yes, I have a Dakar problem -- that there are 50 weeks of the year without Dakar! They don't expect you to finish. That's why it's the Dakar. -- PPiA Get your sweet Pyndon DakARTwork here Pyndon '13

02-07-2009, 06:28 PM	#23
ADV Goat Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Salmon Idaho Oddometer: 70	update My studs have been coming out if the tire spins. I drilled and installed regular studs in the front tire they work well. I will drill and mount 10mm studs in my tires next fall. I will have some screw in studs on hand for the fall ride, if I don't have my studded tires on before then. Remember they work well as long as you don't spin that tire.

02-16-2009, 08:00 PM	#26
ThomasRizzo anonymous Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Eastern MA Oddometer: 323	__________________ 2006 Husky TE610 1986 BMW R65

02-28-2009, 10:12 AM	#29
Tom Myers Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Oddometer: 29	Video installing ICE studs, manually and with electric tool Adventure riders Sjaak and Doris are using the Best Grip studs on an "ICE ride". They are on the road NOW (Feb 28, 2009), and should be almost to Prudhoe Bay. When they were at our shop preparing, we worked out a way to install the studs manually (with a simple compact tool that Sjaak and Doris will carry). You will see how easily the studs are inserted! Sjaak was already carrying the golf ball, so it is part of his tool kit. Don't ask. And here is another video way up north, in heavy snow and ice.

12-16-2008, 03:28 PM	#18
RedFrogTango Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Geneva, IL Oddometer: 533	This thread has been extremely helpful. Any more updates or opinions? I'm in the same boat - commutting on either a r1200gs or a hacked VStrom. Mostly expressway and dry pavement, but patches of black ice hear and there. I will need to get a new set of tires if I want to use the studs, so I have some options. If I put these on the sidecar rig, I won't have to stud the sides of the tires. Maybe I will give Aerostitch a call tomorrow and see what they have to say.

12-17-2008, 04:15 PM	#19
Mat Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Heidiland Oddometer: 212	Weeee, now I am definitely sold. Need new tires anyways, will just hurt to buy yet another pair next spring when I store away the new winter tires. It just hurts when you have to leave the bike home just because of a little snow...

12-18-2008, 04:11 AM	#20
Blinkerfluid Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Port Orchard WA Oddometer: 1,172	We ordered a set for our trip to MO.. sort of a 'just in case' thing.. The weather wasn't looking too cooperative and we didn't want to get stuck between VA and MO just bc of a little snow/ice.. Hopefully we won't have to use them, but if we do we'll post up on how they worked.

02-08-2009, 09:09 PM	#25
lucky520 Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: At work so I can afford to be somewhere else Oddometer: 34	I have run the off road studs before I bought Trelleborg tires. They work fine if you don't spin the tire. Other wise they will pull out at some point.

02-28-2009, 09:53 AM	#28
cyborg Potius Sero Quam Numquam Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Pacific NorthWet Oddometer: 4,397	I think these guys is where Aerostitch gets theirs, Best-Grip in Italy. http://www.best-grip.com/eng/default.asp They own the International patent on them. Snow Enduro's They even out them in the boots too!

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