45Nrth

I bought these studs to replace missing and dull studs in my 45Nrth tires. They look way more aggressive than the standard studs. I only replaced some of the studs, so I won't be able to tell how long they last compared to the standard studs nor how much more aggressive they are since my tires now have 2 different kinds of studs in them. I will probably order these studs in my next tires as we do a lot of riding on ice here and would like the confidence of the sharp edge profile gripping the ice.

I bought this tire for my commuter fat bike as I ride to work every day, year 'round. Our bike trails are both groomed for mixed use and some of the bike trails are plowed. Due to our high altitude, sun there will be a little melting during the daytime and then that meltwater will freeze into black ice. The 45Nrth studded tire grips like there is no such thing as ice or hard pack snow! Rolling along the tires are surprisingly smooth, but a bit noisy due to the tread and the studs. But, pedestrians hear me coming along. I run the tires pretty soft on hardpacked snow at about 8psi and they absorb the bumps, ridges and rumbles just fine with my hardtail fat bike. Pricey, but if getting through the winter months is a priority, this is the tire to have!

Are you riding on fresh snow, packed snow, slush, frozen mud or dirt, wild lake ice, or ice on trails? Then these are the most secure, safe, and steady tires you can buy.

The 4.2' width is true to size. These have a good profile on 80mm rims. Not too round, not too squared off.

Sometimes you lose a stud. This is just how it goes. I always check all my studs when I get a new set to make sure they are all inserted correctly. I might lose one or two in a season.

These are the studs buy.

They grip like crazy. A must here in Alaska with our variable winters and long shoulder seasons.

I use them to make custom stud patterns on my 2.6 wrathchilds (full suspension trail) and my fat bike Dillinger 4 and 5.

Follow the companies instruction for install with isopropyl alcohol and they will not get pulled out.

I rarely have stud shed, and if i do loose a few in a season, it is better than a broken arm. Worth the money.