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Has anyone used self tapping tire studs?
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I was looking for studded tires for my S150 and came across this site. Has anyone used these, they have studs for scooters A (6mmx8mm) and B (7.9mmx9.3mm)
For $97 they seem like a good option, especially since they dont make studded tires for the Vespa S.

whats everyones opinion on these?

http://www.aerostich.com/a-to-b-utilities/tire-studs/self-tapping-carbide-tire-studs.html
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Studded tyres work on a car in some conditions (uncleared snow). They will be lethal on a bike.
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Not studded, but you can definately get winter tyres for your S
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jimc wrote:
Studded tyres work on a car in some conditions (uncleared snow). They will be lethal on a bike.
How do you mean, Lethal?
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I think you'll skid about more with studs. a 2-wheeler isn't heavy enough to push them into the surface like a car.

Winter tyres would be wiser
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ok, good point!

does anyone have suggestions on winter tires? I searched 110/70-11 and 120/70-10 and cant find much more than the Michelin Pilot City tires and the Pirelli Unico touring tires. I have the michelins, are the Pirellis the winter tires?
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