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High-end tire studs are typically made from YG8 tungsten carbide, featuring a hardness rating of HRA90+ and significantly superior wear resistance compared to conventional steel. With HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) sintering technology, the carbide cores are free from internal porosity, enabling them to withstand repeated friction from icy and snowy roads. Under normal usage, each stud wears at an average rate of approximately 0.05 mm per 1,000 kilometers.
According to industry test data, standard tungsten carbide tire studs offer an average service life of 1 to 2 winter seasons (about 3,000 to 5,000 kilometers), depending on three main factors: material quality, road conditions, and maintenance practices.
On mixed surfaces where asphalt and snow alternate, tire studs experience additional abrasion due to frequent contact with hard pavement. Field tests in Northern Europe show that for vehicles commuting 200 km per week—30% of which on paved roads—the protruding part of the stud (initially 1.5 mm) may wear down to below the safety threshold of 1.0 mm within 8 months.
Jinxin recommends removing tire studs during non-winter seasons to avoid unnecessary wear. Rotating the tires every 5,000 kilometers can help balance stud wear and extend overall service life by up to 20%. When studs show signs of significant wear, timely replacement is essential to ensure driving safety.
Choose Jinxin tungsten carbide tire studs for enhanced durability and more reliable safety on winter roads.