Retreading

During the fall tire change, it's worth paying attention to the condition of your winter tires. To assess their suitability, first, you need to look at the remaining tread depth. But if you use studded tires in the winter, you also need to evaluate the condition of the studs.

You should check how many studs have fallen out and how the remaining ones are holding up. If you see a large number of lost studs, there's no need to get discouraged right away. Now, there's a way to restore your tires to their former glory and strength.

This is about repair studing.

This service is in high demand, especially during periods when many car owners want to save money. To install new studs in a tire, you need special equipment and repair studs. These studs differ from the factory studs. They have a different height because they are usually installed in a worn-out tire. Studs can be 7-9 mm high. In addition, a repair stud is much wider than a standard stud. This is done so that when it's inserted into a hole in a worn-out tire, the stud fits tightly and can be held firmly under load. The stud itself consists of two parts: a central metal part containing a hard alloy core and a plastic sleeve.

The studing process is not complicated: the tire is washed and dried, the holes are blown out, and if possible, lubricated. Then, using a special stud gun, a repair stud is driven into each hole with the help of air. It's worth remembering to break in the tires after this procedure, and after the studs have fully settled into their places, the tire will delight you for another couple of seasons.