How to Screw ATV Tires

Riding an ATV on the ice is fun, but it is hard to get going as the rubber tires spin on the slippery surface. Installing screws into the lug of each tire will give you the grip you need to succeed in driving an ATV over ice.

Things You'll Need

  • 1/2-inch hex head screws
  • Drill and drill bit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use a drill to install screws in the rear tires. (Use one or more screws, depending on the size of the lugs.) Install screws in every lug except lugs that are about three inches or closer to the outside edge of the tire. Screw hex screws in perpendicular to the surface of the tire and drive them until the head of the screw is snug against the rubber.

    • 2

      Install screws in a line down the center of the front tires -- like a "Mohawk," with the addition of two or three studs across to help the tires dig into the ice and provide better traction while turning.

    • 3

      Unscrew the screws from the tires before riding on cement or dirt trails. You can either keep a set of studded tires separate from your summer dirt tires, switching them out as the seasons change, or remove and re-install the screws during the change of seasons.