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Need info and pictures to build my ice tires
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[QUOTE="CRPilot, post: 692822, member: 17880"] Moto, I would disagree with a few points you made. A harder tire will work better IF it doesn't chunk. If the compound is to stiff the knobs will tear off in a matter of hours. The Kenda Ice tires have worked with the rubber compounds to get a tire that is stiff yet stays plyable in sub zero temps. 752's and 755 will chunk really fast. A well built tire will use a lot of screws, but not "As many as you can fit". Too many and the tire will begin to act like a skate. The screw must be placed so the leading edge of the knob bites the ice and can keep clean. Similar to riding in the mud....If the knobs(screws) cant stay clean, you will just spin. That is where the design of the screw and the placement/angle come into play. Kold kutters have a large slot cut accross the center to help clean the ice chips. Don't bother with sheet metal screws. It's a waste of time and money and you will never get even half the traction of the kold kutters. Yes you will spend $60-70 in screws, but they will last much longer with superior traction. With sheet metal screws you'll end up rebuilding more tires and spending more cash in the long run. If you want to give it a try, go to a local ice race and shop around for a used set. Often, racers are selling a used set for half or less the cost of a new set. Plan on spending about $200 for a decent used set. Not that much more than building one yourself once you consider your time plus the cost of two tires, two tire liners, and screws. I've "gone the built it cheap way" and learned that it's really not. The grin factor you get from riding a good set of tires is well worth it. My .02 [/QUOTE]
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