Kenda Stud Missing
01-10-21, 03:02 PM
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Eric C.
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Kenda Stud Missing
I have some Kenda studded tires that I just put on. They're not the widest, I think 700x40. I noticed that one stud is missing. I know the advice is usually to ignore it, but these tires are narrow and the nearest studs are quite a bit further away than I feel comfortable with. Is there anything that can be done?
I notice some other manufacturers make replacement studs and kits, but I don't see anything from Kenda.
I notice some other manufacturers make replacement studs and kits, but I don't see anything from Kenda.
01-11-21, 11:42 AM
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I have some Kenda studded tires that I just put on. They're not the widest, I think 700x40. I noticed that one stud is missing. I know the advice is usually to ignore it, but these tires are narrow and the nearest studs are quite a bit further away than I feel comfortable with. Is there anything that can be done?
I notice some other manufacturers make replacement studs and kits, but I don't see anything from Kenda.
I notice some other manufacturers make replacement studs and kits, but I don't see anything from Kenda.
01-11-21, 11:22 PM
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Eric C.
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I'm not sure about Kenda, but they must be similar to 45NRTH. I made a video replacing the studs on my 45NRTH tires
https://youtu.be/syCLCvmPMlA
https://youtu.be/syCLCvmPMlA
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Between Suomityres, Schwalbe and Conti, the studs are identical in size measured to the resolution of vernier calipers.
I keep a section of a discarded studded tire around as a donor for replacement studs.
While it might not be overly important for ride characteristics, I’ve had pieces of grit lodge in the empty stud socket and eventually cause flats. Replacement is advised.
I keep a section of a discarded studded tire around as a donor for replacement studs.
While it might not be overly important for ride characteristics, I’ve had pieces of grit lodge in the empty stud socket and eventually cause flats. Replacement is advised.
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