studding

[SOL]

Hi Everyone

New user here with a new 09 Nytro RTX SE, just wondering everyones veiws on studding the rear track.

To stud or not to stud? Can studding ruin or damage the underbody of the machine?

Would love to hear everyones feedback.

Thanks in Advance

 

[Choids454]

Studs

I have 144 double-backed studs using the 4-2 pattern down the middle on my 09 Nytro RTX. I use the Woodys 1.325 studs and they work awesome. From what others have said on this topic, stay down the middle of your track and you will be fine...just make sure that you keep an eye on the tension of your track.

 

[marebal]

Sounds like a good pattern, I'm definately going to the double backers next round!!

 

[Unluckydiablo]

144, three down the center each a studs width away from each other starting on the left center, then same thing starting on the right center. Vary the width a touch and you should have at least 6 strong individual pick marks.

 

[SOL]

Thanks for all the replies, the dealer is suggesting 96 stud's down the middle.

Does this sound right?

 

[stinx]

96 is not enough for this sled.

 

[Grimm]

No, go 144. Going with 96 studs will put too much pressure on each stud under load and will break at a far greater rate than 144 studs will.

Are you just studding for safety? Or ice racing? If it's just for safety, then I suggest opting for the pre studded "Ice Ripper" track from Camoplast. It has the studs mounted in the lugs straight from the factory. No drilling and wrenching (and maintenance) required.

I find it's a great track for the trails which provide very good stopping distances and bite. While not as great as a fully studded track on glare ice, it gives me confidence on the patches of ice I encounter on the trails. Also, no worries about stud pull throughs, holes in the track and taking out your heat exchanger. My guess is the Ice Ripper will outlast a manually studded track as a result.

 

[Billock12345]

I like 144 up the middle. woodys gold diggers they really hook up well and helps the braking.

 

[gaslighter01]

stud pattern

after blowing two tracks i started studding the outside as well as the inside. ice builds on the inside corners of the tunnel and was wearing the rubber lugs right off the track after only two hundred miles. studded the outside and no longer have that problem

 

[Daranello]

114 Top Gun Studs with Polimer backers

 

[nytro23]

studs

I've got over 2000 miles on my SE with Roetin Hornet studs. Been over dirt, rocks, ice and every stud looks like new still. The Hornets are a little narrower stud and I think they have better penetration and are more forgiving. I've run stud boys and woodys and I've been most impressed with the Roetin stud.
96 up the middle in a V pattern, aluminum power plates and I prefer the standard nuts for overall trail use.

 

[Unluckydiablo]

My next studs will Be Roetin hornets, no doubt. Have heard nothing but great things about them.

My pattern^