Ice Racing Tires

[SnowZilla]

I was going to purchase a new set of tires to stud/screw for riding and racing on the ice.

* What are the best front and rear tires for ice racing?
* On what size wheels?

I have heard that Cheng Shin C826 are the best for the rear and Maxxis Razr tires are good for the front. Is this the way to go?

* What are the best screws to use?
* What size screw should be used (3/8", 1/2", etc.)?

I was going to use the gold ice screws; I think they may be Kold Kutter.

I have seen tires for MX bikes prestudded. Any chance they offer pre-studded tires for ATVs?

Thanks,
SZ

[250R666]

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[250R666]

Are you doing alot of ice racing? Are you doin riding where there is a little snow on top? I don't race on the ice and the setup that I run is great. I use a Chen shin Tire in the rear with 7/8 stiuds. They go all the way into the tire but don't leak. I have a trike. My buddy with an 87 R uses Mohawks in the front and studs the mohawk part. Look at pics.

[250R666]

Oh yeah one more thing on a zilla you would have to stud every lug on a rear chen shin. My uncle and his friend both had zillas and ran those in the rear.

[SnowZilla]

I'm not doing any ice racing right now. After some practicing on the local tracks, I plan to enter some races. I will be traveling over some snow but mostly just to get to the tracks.

I have heard that Zillas may break the seal on a heavily studded Cheng Shin during heavy racing. Which brings me to my next question.

* Does anyone make a beadlock type wheel for the zillas?

The zillas are 4/166 in front and 5/130 in rear. I have seen beadlock wheels on zillas but they may have had the "Honda" 4-bolt hubs on them. I would like to keep my existing hubs on.