saw some on a deafener, looked the biz, optional studs.
sizes abit off, but might just get away with 265/70R17 121/118Q E (i'll take any advice on that as i could be wrong)
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10th Jan 2011 10:21 pm
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bum pThere's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
18th Jan 2011 10:12 pm
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Had a defender in from norway recently for a chassis swap and it had these tyres on.looked the biz but i dont know if they are available in the uk so not many will have seen them.Look a fab snow/ice tyre 8)
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18th Jan 2011 10:40 pm
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I´m running the Hakkapelita Suv 5 studded tyres on 17" rims.
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21st Jan 2011 6:22 pm
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One more vote in support for Bernt-Inge and Glen.
The Hakkapeliitta tires have done a good job this winter.
11th Apr 2011 7:30 am
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Quick question re studding these tyres. If I was able to get them in the UK and fancied doing a winter trip to visit Santa. As you are not allowed them studded in UK & Germany so would have to drive unstudded, can you get studs fitted in a tyre shop in S Sweden and get them taken out on the way back?
Look very nice.
11th Apr 2011 9:14 am
LT
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DSL- I was in contact with a Scandinavian friend today, he thinks that with a D3 you'd probably not actually require studs, just the right winter/snow tyres. But in theory yes, as the studs just screw into place.
I guess to be sure, you could find and then email a Swedish tyre fitter, they'll almost certainly speak/write English.
11th Apr 2011 2:54 pm
LT
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Failed to add to the above, you'll need a tyre which can have studs added/removed which I assume the ones you are querying can. Many studded tyres aren't like this. Seems odd, as I'd have thought that the studs would wear out quickly!
Best way to go, would probably be a good winter and or snow tyre with a set of chains for the ice.
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11th Apr 2011 3:01 pm
Bernt-Inge
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LT wrote:
But in theory yes, as the studs just screw into place.
The studs are actually fitted into the tire with a special studding "gun". Aftermarket studding is not recommended because you newer know it there are rocks or other stuff in the stud holes. Any dirt in the stud holes could ruin the tire when its studded.
You don´t need studded tires but I highly recommend using them. There are of course several non studded alternatives.Bernt-Inge
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My mate has never used studded tyres as he's never needed them, but he thought that it was possible to find some that could have studs "screwed in". This isn't the norm though apparently.
He actually thought that chains would be all you'll need. He hasn't even had to use them for years and he doesn't have 4wd.
11th Apr 2011 3:11 pm
LT
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It looks as if it would be far too much hassle though!
11th Apr 2011 3:11 pm
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Cheers peeps, looks like it would have to be non studded winters to visit Santa then as tyres would be no use either getting to or from Scandinavia, or for normal winter use back home.
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