How far should tire studs stick out？

When driving on icy roads, tire studs can significantly improve the vehicle's grip, but the size of the studs sticking out of the tire surface is not set arbitrarily, but has strict requirements.

Different countries and regions for the anti-skid tire stud out of the size of the provisions of the differences. For example, the EU regulations anti-skid studs protruding from the tire surface length shall not exceed 2.5mm mm, this standard aims to balance the anti-skid effect and road protection, to reduce the damage to the paved road, the EU regulations clearly require that light vehicles (≤ 3.5 tons) anti-skid studs protruding from the average height of ≤ 2.0mm, heavy-duty vehicles (> 3.5 tons) ≤ 2.5mm; the United States part of the state also has a similar restriction, general control In the United States, some states also have similar restrictions, generally controlled at about 1-2 mm, to ensure that in order to protect the safety of driving at the same time, reduce the impact on the highway infrastructure.

From the point of view of actual use, for most passenger car and light truck tires, the correctly installed anti-skid stud core should protrude from the tire tread by about 1-2 mm. This is the size that ensures optimal grip on snow and ice without compromising tire integrity or road safety.

For the average civilian vehicle, it is important to follow local regulations and choose a stud size that is within a reasonable range to ensure safety while balancing tire life and road protection. Jinxin tire stud sizes meet the industry's required standards, and you can consult Jinxin's experts to help you recommend a specific stud model for your specific application.