Studded Tires for Rad Power Bikes

[janetehunt]

I have a Rad Mini Step Through and want studded tires.
Anyone on here purchase any that you can recommend?
I would like to be able to get through slushy snowy conditions, or, at the very minimum, feel safer on any potential icy roads ahead.

Thanks in advance!
Janet

[rabbid74]

I recently picked up one of these Shinko 244's  for the front tire of my RadRunner+    and studded it up with GripStuds.

https://amzn.to/3pJP2k7
https://www.gripstuds.com/1100_Tire_Stud.php

I'm planning on mounting it to my bike later this week,  will follow up with some pics and how it performs (on pavement,  no snow/ice in Central Massachusetts yet!)

[Altema]

I recently picked up one of these Shinko 244's  for the front tire of my RadRunner+    and studded it up with GripStuds.

https://amzn.to/3pJP2k7
https://www.gripstuds.com/1100_Tire_Stud.php

I'm planning on mounting it to my bike later this week,  will follow up with some pics and how it performs (on pavement,  no snow/ice in Central Massachusetts yet!)

Those look gnarly! Let us know how they work out, and if the extra weight makes a difference in handling and performance.

[rad-rocket-5]

Sharing my experience, but for Rad Rover 5.

I recently installed studded tires for my Rad Rover 5. I went with: 45NRTH Dillinger 4 – 26 x 4.0 Studded Tire - 120tpi.
https://45nrth.com/products/dillinger-4

It is a Canadian winter here, currently -30c, snowy and icy roads.

I highly recommend these tires for winter. The bike went from stock tires, which are scary and dangerous on snow/ice,  to fully confident and flying on snow/ice now with the studded tires.

There are other wider tire models out there, but the 4.0" studded is plenty wide, it is a perfect fit, and anything else bigger will probably rub on the fender or frame.

I was going to have a bike shop put the tires on for me, but they said they were too busy. I searched Youtube and found it is super easy to change a fat bike tire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqWhidK5BCU

You will need to have a bike tire change lever tool, and a tire pump to change your own tires.
Example: https://www.bicycling.com/repair/a33249097/how-to-use-a-tire-lever/


Posting this in case it helps somebody else (I actually searched this site for info before I purchased the tires)

[U47]

I know we're just getting into summer, but I'm already planning out how to kit my new RadCity 5 for the winter.

Anyone have experience with studded tires for it? I'm nervous something like a Schwalbe IceSpiker will be too big for the fender (as well as a bit too aggressive for commuting).

Would the 45NRTH Kahva 27.5 be appropriate? Also, where does one buy that in Canada?

[Radio Runner]

U47,

Ice Spikers are so awesome but if your commute is on patchy snow with some bare pavement from time to time you will tear them up fast even though they are carbide steel. You gotta do whatcha ya gotta do sometimes though. As for fender clearance that's a tuff call. Lots of slushy build up can occur in there as well.

[mpl1973]

I live in Jackson WY, and our bike paths are packed snow and ice all winter.  I ran this studded 20x4 last season and they worked great.

https://www.intheholegolf.com/TIR-20X4STUD-RAD/Rad-Power-eBike-Studded-Tire---20%22x4.0%22-Studded-Fat-eBike-Tire.html

Michael

[Radiculous]

Sharing my experience, but for Rad Rover 5.

I recently installed studded tires for my Rad Rover 5. I went with: 45NRTH Dillinger 4 – 26 x 4.0 Studded Tire - 120tpi.
https://45nrth.com/products/dillinger-4

How'd the Dillengers work out for you?
I picked up a pair of 60 tpi from https://www.modernbike.com/
The thing is.. I went searching for replacement studs and read the description on the Dillenger web site stating that the Dillenger4 60tpi is not ebike ready due to excessive torque.

I'm over 60 and don't plan on racing with them.  What kinda abuse do you put yours thru?
ty

[rjp]

Rambo Electric Bikes have Studded tires on sale. ARISUN SHARKTOOTH 26X4″ FOLDING STUDDED TIRE for $139.99