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08-14-2020, 11:31 AM | #21 | |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
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I did not take it as confrontational, just part of the conversation. Your post did prompt me to investigate further. Which was great, learned that most states still allow studded tires, which really surprised me. Learned that my original post was narrow and confined to IL and WI. I tired a few quick searches and got nowhere as to when IL and WI banned them, but could not find that info. |
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08-14-2020, 01:48 PM | #22 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
I, being 77 years old, remember studded tires very well. I had them on my work car, and in my garage, I even had a studding gun, and studded other peoples tires. At one time I even had all 4 tires on my old work 63 chevy car studded. Handled great on slick roads.
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08-14-2020, 01:56 PM | #23 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
So did we answer the Posters original question? Can they be added to the Model A tire without causing problems?
I think we went off topic some, but still a lot of good/interesting info. |
08-14-2020, 02:16 PM | #24 | |
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^This^ Had a Cutlass with 350/4-barrel - too much power, front heavy, rear light and having posi-traction didn't help. It would slide if someone spit on the street. Also had a 4-cylinder Fiero - enough but not too much power, light, and better weight distribution biased to drive wheels. Best car I ever drove on snow/ice. I've driven Model A in winter on dry road but don't recall driving on snow/ice. I do rememer one time I was home from college and it got below zero. Neither of my parents' modern cars would turn over enough to start. Neither would my A but I got it going by cranking it - used it to jump Dad's. Probably put a strain on the 6V system but didn't seem to do any damage and was just enough extra juice to get him going. |
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08-14-2020, 02:33 PM | #25 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
Studs I'm not sure about but I'm pretty sure Johnathan Klinger, www.365daysofa.com, had his tires siped for winter driving. On snow, siping would be more useful anyway.
I drove mine around the driveway and up and down our snow covered dirt road over the winter just to see how it would do. It was good, probably the best RWD vehicle I've driven in the snow. |
08-14-2020, 03:13 PM | #26 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
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08-14-2020, 03:33 PM | #27 | |
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I was wondering if the studs went all the way through. and if inner tubes would they cause issues with the inner tubes. And are the Model A tires constructed well enough that they could be run with a bunch of holes drilled in them? |
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08-14-2020, 06:39 PM | #28 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
As I remember the studs didn't go though the tires only into a cavity, they would come out of the tire with a bang. Maybe counter sunk screws with the head inside the tire would work and a nut outside? I know if it's that bad, now I'am staying home lol
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08-14-2020, 06:45 PM | #29 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
https://brunowessel.com/resources/how-to-stud-a-tire/
How to Stud a Tire
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08-14-2020, 06:54 PM | #30 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
Thanks, looks like they only go into the tread, not through the tire.
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08-14-2020, 07:10 PM | #31 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
I sure do like the idea of overtaking modern cars on icy Interstates with these studs !
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08-14-2020, 08:15 PM | #32 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
No the original tires are not fit for studs no matter what anyone says.
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08-14-2020, 08:33 PM | #33 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
I think you would have a hard time finding a shop that would still install studs. You can only safely (and legally) stud a brand new tire. You never stud a tire that has wear. Around here, in southern Connecticut, they pretreat the roads and plow really quick. It is hard to get to the snow before the road is clear. I drive my Model A year round, and she is fine in the snow. I do have chains for it but have only mounted them once or twice.
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08-14-2020, 08:40 PM | #34 |
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08-14-2020, 08:43 PM | #35 |
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08-14-2020, 09:12 PM | #36 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
A point i must have missed. Did not know you could not stud a standard tire. - Thanks
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
That may or may not be true but it doesn't necessary mean adding studs to say a 19" Firestone will not work or be unsafe. You shouldn't drive at 61mph in a 60 zone but people do and police don't normally book them nor do they normally get killed because of speeding by 1 mph.
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08-15-2020, 05:56 AM | #39 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
Here is an interesting article about studs, but it doesn’t mention Model As. I was surprised to see the technology is still evolving. I haven’t seen a studded tire in years and (incorrectly) assumed they were no longer available.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.whe...ded-tires/amp/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
08-21-2020, 11:21 PM | #40 |
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Re: What is driving an A on snow/ice like? Can you add studs to A tyres?
Firstly, you DO NOT have to buy a $400 stud gun like this loser did in the video below (I'd like to punch this guy in the face and smash his glasses):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNyxIiRclNU This way is for real Model A and T guys like us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4-Y8Qr77ZA Buy from Italy: https://www.best-grip.com/en/ Or buy from USA store: https://www.gripstuds.com/customercornercars.php I tried the 1500s in my Hummer this last time, and they worked very well. I drove up a steep, icy hill last winter, and was able to come to a full stop without sliding, even though several cars including a police car, had slid off into a ditch. Then I was able to accelerate right up the hill! Steve V. - Kelowna, BC Canada - October, 2015 These were used in the Fast & Furious movie.
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