Indrid cold Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I read other posts that it's a pain to pull out studs.. but possible. I may want to run these tires with out the studs... but not sure... Long story ... I need tires for my Roo... looked in paper and found 4-studded, Firestone 185-70R-13 on Subaru Rims (white rims with the blue and red pin stripe) for $175. Never used, stored for 3 years..... they all looked good and rims excelent even with prior use, ... so I figure I would pick them up. I wish I could afford another set of tires as I would change what I have and save these for snowy weather but I won't have the extra funds trying to get this Roo road worthy. I live in a warmer climate but we do get snow that sticks in January or nasty weather around Dec. or the global warming thing and be wearing tee shirts at Christmas... ... So, if I put these on Nov. 1st (legal date I think)... would this wear them down so I couldn't pull the studs when it isn't legal to use them in spring? So... drive as is and rip later.. or rip out and go with the feel of bare rubber. These tires will be going on my 84 Hatch that I am preping too drive while I re-work my 88 wagon and more of a weekend rig... so not alot of miles but does get town driving etc...and yes... It will find it's way into the mud puddles, hills, etc.. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Hey Mike This is Jerry, put the wheels on your hatch and drive. When spring gets here just get a small blade screw driver and pop the studs out. Your are ready to go, done this many of times. Once you pull the studs you can't install new ones. Thanks Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 me and a buddy pulled the studs from his tires. it was a pain in the rump roast. Used needle nose pliers to do it, and took a couple hours to do all 4 tires. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoomer Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 Agreed both my wagons, I have had to do this.... it is a pain but definatly worth wild, because Snow tires do well in rain aswell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indrid cold Posted October 21, 2007 Author Share Posted October 21, 2007 Thanks for the input guys... just nice to get some input and all and try to figure out a workable process. My goal is too be in my Hatch Nov. 1, I guess with clicking studs and all I bought this 3 months ago and it has some basic neglected maintenance things that needs to be taken care of. It has been sleeping along side of my house for almost 3 months waiting for a chance to come too life, will repost when ready too roll with official pictures. ................ ohhh... no one said nice buy... but I thought 4-studded, Firestone radials-never used, on clean Subaru Rims for $175 was...like this , not up to this:banana: , but well above... . I'm happy with them.:-p .................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow65 Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 i have pulled studs many times, just a quick spray of wd40 on each stud and a small flat head screwdriver and about 10-15 mins per tire and you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virrdog Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Yeah, that's an awesome find. I got 4 brand new tires for $5 less, will cost $20 to get them studded and thankfully I have a hook-up for getting them mounted. Still looking for an extra set of wheels, though.... I'd say your ahead by a mile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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