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The Straight Advice...
A snowmobile in just about any snow condition, will
handle better with a studded track. This is
extremely important since snow is very slippery and you
need all the traction you can get. Generally
you'll need around 97 studs, which includes the plate,
backer plate and nut for each stud. Recently
multiple colors have been available to match your sled.
It's extremely important to use a quality stud like
Woody's or Stud Boy. A better quality stud will
definitely save you money in the long run. Don't
use the plastic plates. There are pattern
templates that lay over the track , so you know where to
drill, however you should choose to have this
professionally done and installed. When it comes
to safety, this is well worth it.
The Book Version...
Under normal use, an unstudded track will last longer
than a studded one. Every hole you put in a track
weakens it because it cuts the cords. The more studs,
the more holes, the more cut cords, the weaker the
track.
Studs provide traction on ice and hard surfaces that you
could save you from a nasty crash. Braking is greatly
improved in conditions where you may be out of control
without them. They also provide superb traction for
acceleration on icy surfaces. It’s a decision that you
should make depending on the type of riding you do. If
you're a trail rider on busy sections of trail, you may
appreciate the added security of having more traction in
icy corners.
All of the stud manufacturers make recommendations based
on engine size and riding style for the best stud
application, number and pattern. For example, Woody’s
recommends 97 to 144 studs for a trail rider with your sled,
168 for an aggressive rider and 192 for a
high-performance/race rider. The length of the ski
carbide is also taken into account. The longer the
carbide, the more studs that are required. All stud
manufacturers have similar application charts for nearly
every late-model snowmobile.
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