Once in a while a product comes along that, simply put, “fills a need”. That’s what MAXIGRIP studs do. There are lots of off -road and work vehicles used in harsh winter conditions that have a tough time moving through the ice and hard pack snow. Unfortunately, many of these machines were manufactured without tire chains in mind, offering no clearance to fit the chains.

So, what do you do when you own a outdoor lumberyard and you depend on a forklift to move product? Well, if chains are not an option, then you’ll be spinning your wheels!…Enter ice studs. It’s the same concept as studded snow tires on your car. There is a dramatic difference in traction on ice when you have studded tires.

The cool thing is you can install AND remove them yourself, unlike car tire studs. Just use your power drill and a special installation tool that comes with the studs. The studs are threaded like a regular screw. The only thing you need to remember is to get order the proper length stud and that depends on the tread depth of your tire. Too long and you’ll create another problem for yourself…a flat tire!

Case Study

MAXIGRIP has made available a case study in which “the studs were fitted to a four-wheel drive John Deere tractor used for heavy vehicle transportation. The studs were fitted in February 2005 and had been subject to over 600 hours of asphalt driving. The studs were checked on a regular basis. After seven months regular use, the following facts were concluded: ALL studs were still in place and ALL the carbide edges were intact, and most importantly ALL metal studs were easily removed with the special installation tool that was supplied with the studs.”

If you use heavy equipment such as tractors, fork trucks and skid steers, MAXIGRIP ice studs may be the solution to your traction problems. Check them out at www.kenjones.com.

Have a great week!
Brian

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