How to Stud Winter Tires
In certain parts of the country where there is heavy snow and thick ice, automobile owners like to put chains or stud the tires for the winter season. This process is usually done by professionals who know how to put studs on properly. You will need to have new tires if you want professionally studded winter tires.
- Look at your tires and determine if they are in good or nearly new condition. Most tire professionals will not put studs in used tires for safety reasons. Used tires tend to have difficulty keeping the studs in the tire, which may create a potential hazard.
- Take your car to a professional tire store that can also evaluate your tires and make recommendations for putting stud on the tires for winter. Reputable car professionals can be found by searching the business listings of MerchantCircle.
- Set up an appointment to have your tires studded. It is highly recommended that you have a professional complete this job on your tires. You can put the studs in yourself, but you will need to purchase a stud gun and studs. You will still need to have a professional take the tires off the rims so you can stud the tire.
- Arrive at your appointment early. You may wish to drop off your vehicle the night before and pick it up the next afternoon. This will give the mechanic plenty of time to stud you tires.
- Check your tires and make sure they meet requirements for studded tires. The stud should not exceed the tire more than 3 millimeters.
- These studs will last all winter long. You can also have the studs removed in the spring. Going to the same mechanic will ensure that the studs are removed and plugged properly.