Studs- will removing them prolong the life of the track?

[Silver4]

2013 144" track: all studs down the middle
Overall rubber very good condition but there are threads showing, sometimes across track
- 1 tear out of a stud- resulting in a small hole
- at least 4 compromised studs- rubber torn right at the stud
- a few seemed loose

So... should I
1. remove all studs noting there seems to be a downhill trend
2. Tighten all and drive 'er
3. Bite the $$$ bullet and not drive it until I can afford $1100 for a track and $300 for installation?
Many thanks!

 

[maim]

pulling the studs out usually lets you make the end of the season or longer with a track. you just cannot ride as agressively as you did with studs.

i have personally taken a 20000 km studded track that was pulling through quite a few and removed all the studs. i used this track on another lower hp sled without issues. it has been on that sled for 7 years and is still going. i do use a torch and burn off all the threads that come out on the track clip holes or stud holes to help the track last longer.

i personally do not run any type of stud at all but i did try a pre studded track in the past (ice ripper). it did make a difference in traction and control but the price was what stopped me on getting another at that time.

 

[STAIN]

1. remove all studs noting there seems to be a downhill trend

This.
If you don't have the scratch, time or knowhow to replace a track and want to ride, removing the studs will keep them from tearing out, causing even more damage. I did it to my 2022 LTX last year before a trip to Lac St. Jean as I had a few studs on the edge of pulling out. I DID NOT want to be on a 4-day ride and have a stud pull out and go through my exchanger.