It’s protecting the inner-tube from rubbing against the screw heads of my DIY studs. Did the same thing last year and it worked great.

  • Smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works
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    12 days ago

    That’s a great solution! I made a studded tire way back, but used some old inner tubes for protection instead.

    My only regret was using regular screws, if I do it again I’d use stainless steel ones.

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      11 days ago

      These are self-drilling and tapping ones which have hardened tips. These too wear off faster than they rust.

      Edit: upon further research, self-drilling stainless screw might be the best option. They should be even harder than zinc-coated ones. 30 to 38 HRC compared to 35 to 45 HRC