MCX 180 kit Nytro 144, how many studs?

[devilnabludress]

Just got a Nytro 144 with a MCX 180 kit, and was wondering what people are running for stud numbers? This one isn't studded and where I ride we have lots of very icy trails. Don't want to under stud and wreck the track, also, any issues with studs touching turbo components? Thanks for any input.

 

[kingtut]

I've heard 1 stud=1 hp? Its like a fine tuned woman, to many studs and it will push through the corners.

 

[nate007]

I'm assuming since your sled is a 144 that it's an XTX? Keep in mind that the 1 stud per hp may get a little tricky with a tip up rail'd 144. 1 stud per hp was always the general rule when most sleds were shorties, but you've got a unique situation with a longer track, but a smaller footprint on hard pack. You'll likely have to "over stud" the sled to keep the correct number of studs in contact with the ground in the right situations.
Given that you said your sled has the 180 kit, and assuming that hp# is close, you may actually be closer to needing 220 +/- studs, simply because part of the track wont be in contact with the ground when you need it.
If you keep your studs within 3/16" - 1/4" projection beyond the lugs of the track, and use the right backers and hardware, it should hold up ok. I've seen too many people where I live (Iowa gets really icy trails too) put way too long of studs in thinking it's going to bite better, when all it does is folds them over until they rip out.
I don't stud any of my sleds anymore, but the last one that I did, I had great luck with the double studs with combined aluminum backers. Spreading the load out on the track will help from pulling through, but checking each one throughout the season for proper torque will help too.

Good Luck!

 

[devilnabludress]

Thanks for the input. Ya it's an XTX and I will be going with double backers. Had good luck with them in the past on my other sleds. Those were the numbers I was kind of thinking about.