On 1-Dec-05, at 5:07 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote:

> Subject: studding my Hakkapeliitas?
>
> I'm wondering...
> my Hakkapeliitas have holes for studs.  How do I stud these tires?

At a reputable tire shop like maybe where you bought them. It takes a
stud gun to do it properly and efficiently.

> (Does it matter that I used them last season without studs?)

Maybe. Depends how worn they are and how full of crud the holes are.
The tire shop may not even look at them for the latter reason.
> And will
> the tires wear less quickly with studs?

Yes, if you are driving on paved roads. they will have less contact
with the road

More important, the will be like slicks on ice when driving on dry
pavement.
If the roads you drive on are ice and snow covered go for it. If they
are only occasionally ice or snow covered, you already have the best
setup
Don
North of 53 where winter is unseasonably absent this year, except for
the temp.
> Thanks,
> Wes
> '84 1.9l