Originally Posted by
Thigh Master
Hey do you ever replace the worn ones? Thanks for the info!
No, as it'd be way too tedious, plus it wouldn't extend the life of the tire for me. It's the studs wearing through the casing that is the death-blow for me--not stud or tread wear.
In some past post, a member said he uses a diamond file to "sharpen" rounded off carbide studs. I jumped on that and ordered a file. I played around with it a little but lost interest. The carbide dust is apparently "not good to inhale," so the recommendation was to do it outside or wear a mask, or both. Around here in MN, doing it outside would be best in warmer, not-winter-season temps. But being the procrastinator, with more important summer activities to attend to, that has never happened.