Making my own tires?
08-25-18, 12:33 PM
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Making my own tires?
Is this a bad idea? Making my own tires?
I saw a video that made it look appealing from AdventureCycle named HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN STUDDED TIRES
I saw a video that made it look appealing from AdventureCycle named HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN STUDDED TIRES
08-25-18, 12:58 PM
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I'd just buy commercial ones unless you have a special need not satisfied by the current offerings such as needing smaller than normal tires, or needing spikier than normal tires (Alaska?)
08-26-18, 08:49 AM
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08-28-18, 09:18 AM
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Studded bicycle tires are already heavy enough without adding a screw head to every stud. I tried this in the past and ended up throwing away the tire because it was just too heavy to use.
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09-03-18, 01:05 PM
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I'll use my diy energy somewhere else.
THANKS
09-03-18, 07:11 PM
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Not only are they heavy but the handling is terrible, the screws wear out very fast and they are dangerous when cornering because the screws slide on the pavement.
09-12-18, 06:57 PM
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make up your own mind
I have had the same tungsten steel studded bicycle tires for 20+ years..
From Finland ... where every one has a Sauna..
I have had the same tungsten steel studded bicycle tires for 20+ years..
From Finland ... where every one has a Sauna..
09-13-18, 07:15 AM
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It can kinda-sorta work if you feed your bike a full-snow/ice diet. For mixed riding, DIY studs, and cheap commerial ones, wear out surprisingly fast.
Carbide tires generally last until the studs have worn their way through the casing, and puncture the tube by rubbing.
Carbide tires generally last until the studs have worn their way through the casing, and puncture the tube by rubbing.
