How to Self-Install Studs Into Tires

Install your own tire studs.

There are many places in the world where you can't drive on the roads without studs in your tires. If you have ever driven on an icy road, you know why you need studs in your tires. Studs are made of metal and they set in specific tires that are made for them. These tires have holes in the tread for insertion of the studs. The studs have a sharp point on one end so that they can grab the road and hold tight even on ice. Usually, you would use a special stud gun to install the studs in the tires. But there are some ways that you can install the studs without the gun. Keep in mind this is a difficult job even with the stud gun. You will likely spend several hours doing this job by hand.

Things You'll Need

• Gloves
• Tire with stud holes
• Lubrication
• Studs
• Vice grip pliers
• Ice pick
• Hammer

Instructions

1. Find a comfortable place to work and set up your chair. Roll the tire between your legs in an upright position so that you can see the stud holes. Grip the tire between your legs so that it doesn't roll away from you. Put your gloves on.

2. Pour lubrication into the stud holes on the tire well.

3. Clamp a tire stud into the vice grip pliers and push the stud into the stud hole while twisting.

4. Push the stud into the hole using the ice pick and pliers to work it in.

5. Tap the top of the stud with the hammer to seat it in securely.

References

• Tire Studs