Snow/Ice winter tires

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#9 of 708 Studs by pcleveland2 Dec 01, 2000 (11:54 pm)
Watched dealer do it. Seems to be a small rotating stud canister/air compressor, mounted high on wall with plastic tube coming down to his stud gun. Special set up, but does not look expensive. But being special one never knows. Can't answer your other question, but I think I would. Check around the web and you should find answer somewhere. Plus, I don't think all studs are created equal in terms of quality.
#10 of 708 blumsden by div2 Dec 02, 2000 (4:13 pm)
I seem to remember J.C. Whitney selling a tire studding kit with some kind of manual installation tool. Looked like more trouble than it was worth , IMHO.
#11 of 708 Hakka 1's by rbink1 Dec 03, 2000 (1:49 am)
Have been using Nokian tires for the past 10 years in northern Michigan. In my opinion, best snow tire in the world. I just purchased Hakka 1's for my two new cars a few weeks ago. I choose the Hakka 1's over the Q's because of the more aggressive tire pattern. The 1's also are a T rated tire (118 mph). If you want to get through the snow, you might want to consider the Nokians.
#12 of 708 Normal stud depth? by catmom Dec 10, 2000 (12:50 pm)
Just bought studded snow tires from Discount Tire. The depth of the stud was only about a sixteenth of an inch above the surface of the tire (not the eight of an inch I expected like the tires I used in the 80's). Have been driving for about a week (150 miles) and the studs are now just barely above the tire surface. At this rate, I would expect the studs to be flush with the tire by season's end and will certainly not give me several season's wear. My question is whether this is normal? Is the studding technology different from what it was several years ago or should I expect the studs to be longer? Thanks
#13 of 708 Normal stud depth by pcleveland2 Dec 10, 2000 (6:17 pm)
catmom, When I was getting my Nokian Q's mounted there was another customer there (a rural route mail carrier) was asking the same question. He to was concerned about what would be left by seasons end. The tire store owner (a wholesaler) told him he would look around to see what other stud manufactures had to offer, but he also said that he didn't think there was much hope to find anything better. This rural route mail carrier is driving on a lot of dirt roads and blacktop and he has noticed that the studs do not last like they use to. Wonder what happens when they are driven on new concrete roads. There was quite a bit of discussion on studs vs studless on the old "frozen" snow tire topic. Maybe those guys will find this new topic and help us out. Pat
#14 of 708 Re: stud depth by catmom Dec 10, 2000 (7:28 pm)
I think I probably wasted my money--got an average tire that won't have any better traction than a normal tire after a short time. My old studded snow tires lasted 9 seasons. Should have probably gone with one of the newer compounds.
#15 of 708 Re: Re: stud depth by pcleveland2 Dec 10, 2000 (11:29 pm)
catmom, Kind of late now, but did you check out the Nokian site and their factory studded tire. Very interesting site. "www.nokian.com" Pat
#16 of 708 stud depth by catmom Dec 11, 2000 (12:30 am)
Checked the web site. Sigh. Guess I have buyer's remorse. Have you had a chance to test your Nokias on ice? I'm not really too concerned about getting stuck in snow, but don't like to slip and slide. BTW, I have a zx3 too.
#17 of 708 catmom by pcleveland2 Dec 12, 2000 (1:12 am)
I got the Q's without the studs, but they are suppose to be considered a ice tire, comparable to the blizzak or artic alpin. Live south of Buffalo on I-86 (Rt 17). We have had our share of both snow and icy conditions. I can say, having ran the Goodyear F-32, Bridgestone Blizzak (original style) and the Michelin Artic Alpin, that the hakka Q is as good on snow and ice as they claim. Last week had good lake effect snow three days and was able to pass in the unplowed snow covered lane on I-86. The one day the road looked bare, but wet, and I discovered after traveling a few miles and seeing many cars in medium, that it was black ice, Never slipped once. Almost to good of traction, but I knew the road felt different. I really like the way it handles on bare road also. Think it handles better that the stock RS/A's. I waiting to see if I can get the 140,000 kilometers (close to 90,000 miles) wear resistance out of them. Might have paid a bit more for them than what I would have for the competition, but if they last as long and maintain their traction ability as the claim, they will be well with it. Have to admit that I took a chance, but think I did my homework well. Pat
#18 of 708 Gislaved by dunka Dec 12, 2000 (9:30 pm)
Do any of you have experience with this Swedish tire. Naturally my Volvo dealer recommends. I am also considering Blizzaks. Vehicle in questions is an '01 V70 T5 with tires that I don't ever want to encounter a snow flake in - 17" Pirelli Sport Veloce 6000. Specific Questions - tread life, noise, handling characteristics. Any other tire recommendations? Thanks