Studding track on a 2006 Nytro ER

[mmdtraveler]

I have an 06 Nytro ER and have been sledding for prolly 6 years or so now and have never had a studded track on any of my machines Ive owned. I live in NW Ohio and ocassionally go north into MI to ride the trails. For the most part my locall ridding has never required any studding and up until my last MI trip Ive never really encountered icy trails. After icy trails and a few close calls around some corners where I about slid off the trail into a gully Ive decided I would like to try some studs. Here is my concerns. What is there bare minimum I should use. According to the stud boy website they recommend 144. I really dont want to instahl that may becaus I do like to put my sled sideways on corners some times. I was thinking of putting on sy 72 or 96 but Ive been told that if I put to little on they may just end up breaking off if I lock up my brakes. Also would a scooper style or pic style be better in NW ohio terrain where ice really isnt a problem. Also what size of carbides should I switch to? I am thinking of trying out some dual carbides. What setup do you fellow 06 Nytro riders have? By the way Im a light guy and only weigh 160 and have set my air in shocks between 50-55PS!.

Thanks ! Any input will be appreciated

 

[theCATman]

The general rule of thumb is 1 stud per HP. So in your case 120 studs would be ideal. This would be a 3-2 pattern on your sled.

With 120 you will hook really good, so if you want to be able to slide some 96 would be the way to go.
96 would be a 2-2 pattern.

DO NOT only put in 72. That's a sure fire way to wreck your track. Too few studs & there will be too much pressure per stud & they will rip out of the track.

 

[Groomerdriver]

I have 144 including the outer belts. If I did it again, I'd put in 120 down the middle....NONE on the outside. Whatever you do, make sure you buy backers matched for the studs (same brand). I found out the hard way not having matched studs/backers (16 pullouts).

Forgot to add: use "bignuts" or tall nuts to help support the stud.

 

[newyorker_79]

I have 96 down the middle (V-pattern). They help on ice, but can still spin the track. I run 6 inch carbides, corners well on ice; not so well on blacktop. I run woody's stainless with aluminum backers. I had the dealer install, before I even picked it up.

 

[rancidjo]

i ran 144 down the middle, with 7.5" carbides. ran 4-2-4 setup with double backers on the 4 bars and single backers on the 2 bars, plastic backers with tall alum. nuts on 1.4" carbide tipped stainless studs. No tears/pullouts or broke studs in 6000kms

If I did it again on the same sled i would run 96 or 120 down the middle, probably 96 with double backers.

 

[RobWarrior]

96 for safety any more and you will need to run more ski pressure and get the heavy steering thing going...I don't think any trail rider needs more than 96. Personally I think the "rule of thumb 1 per HP" is a thing of the past...some 120hp sleds have more torque than a 150hp sled...which one needs more studs? Not the one with less torque...studs pull through on acceleration not when you hit top hp.

 

[coyotekid]

I ran 144 up the middle until I stretched the sled out, now I run 162 up the middle. I run 7 inch carbides and limiter strap up one hole. Sled corners great and does not require any excessive effort. I wouldn't go less than 144 in that sled with a 121 in. track.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Lots of folks use 96 in the middle. I started out that way and added 48 more soon after. These things have plenty of torque to slide the rear around corners when you want to. I started out with 96 in doubles and went on a trip to try it out, and then 48 in singles and I like it. Good way to do it if you're worried about too many. Less than 96 and you'll be putting too much strain on them.

I agree with Jim...stay in the center. Studding the outer belts is track damage waiting to happen.

 

[snowrdr]

i put 120 in mine and found it to be a good allaround amount.

 

[hossZ28]

I have 96 in mine and prefer more just checked the woodys site and they reccomend 168 studs

 

[Jens]

I got 96 in the middle, found one problem.. They destroyed my headers from excell. With original headers no problems so far. But next track will have more than 96 thats for sure

 

[Jaynytro]

Hey think i have 96 in mine as well (tail amount) couple of things you should look out for but to get started. That is fine amount to not rip out and use round backing plates as the square ones can turn and cause them to bite into the track. if ice corners is the problem then that is the best way to keep control on any ice surface. You can cause damage now to your garage floor, truck bed and any other surface as it is easy to spin the track on they types of surfaces. I have seen more over heat lights now with the new studs and you would not think so but I think the track spins less on snow/ice and can cause less snow for cooling. Over heating is not a major issue as i only normal see it them conditions are very hard pack and when riding slow with my daughter. I have installed a set of ice scatters to solve this issue. I would never go back to a un-studded track

 

[RobWarrior]

I have 96 in mine and prefer more just checked the woodys site and they reccomend 168 studs

Humm? Woody's want's you to buy more? 96 is plenty, no more than 120.