Can You Stud a Single Ply Snowmobile Track?

Master® studs and Grand Digger® support plates. Using any other stud or support plate could cause damage to your track. Single-ply tracks with a 2.52” (64mm) pitch cannot accommodate the Round Grand Digger® plate. These tracks must use the Square and/or Double Grand Digger® support plates.

Can you add studs to a snowmobile track?

While more studs can provide more traction, they also add weight to the track and affect a sled's top speed. ... I like a lot of carbide on my sleds so I usually shoot for somewhere in the 6-9-inch range for carbides. The Stud Boy Shapers are pretty aggressive and that's why I like 'em.

Can you stud a 1.75 track?

A 1.75 inch track will need a 1.920” snowmobile stud. It should be run with our XL series backer in combination with a 3/4” nut. It is the tallest stud we make. To measure your track to verify the lug height, you need to measure from the top of the track up.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.