Studs on used snowmobile

[tundra ron]

Do you guys think that a used sled with studs is worth more or less.I think they are worth less. I have seen so many pull thrus heat exchanger problems,very hard on trailer garage floor.

[edmarino]

I think studs decrease the value. I would not buy a sled with a studded track. Ever

[xcr440]

I think studs decrease the value. I would not buy a sled with a studded track. Ever

I would agree with this, but you know there are those who swear by them.

[rakins800]

I would agree with this, but you know there are those who swear by them.

I'm one of them. Sure is nice to be able to stop..........especialy this last season with minimal snow and lots of ice.

[mustardbucket2]

I have a studded track also - been stuck at a couple of hilly & icy road crossings without them - plus the stopping benefits. I think it is a personal preference as to whether they add to the value of a sled. If you prefer riding with studs, then having them can add to the value of a used sled since you would have to spend the extra $$ to add the studs. To those who don't like studs for the reasons above, then you may think having them reduces the value.

Keep in mind that if a studded sled is for sale by a private party, the seller probably thinks that the studs add to the value since they spent the $$ to put in the studs.

I'd shop for a used sled that matches your preference - studs or not - so you can be happy with your purchase and not have to spend additional money to either add studs or replace a studded track with a non-studded one.

[indy_500]

I try not to buy sleds with studs, but if the deal is really that great I will. I think it decreases the value, they're worthless IMO big lug tracks are much better...

[Polarice]

I have a studded track also - been stuck at a couple of hilly & icy road crossings without them - plus the stopping benefits. I think it is a personal preference as to whether they add to the value of a sled. If you prefer riding with studs, then having them can add to the value of a used sled since you would have to spend the extra $$ to add the studs. To those who don't like studs for the reasons above, then you may think having them reduces the value.

Keep in mind that if a studded sled is for sale by a private party, the seller probably thinks that the studs add to the value since they spent the $$ to put in the studs.

X2

I personally think studs are worthless. They push in the corners, add a LOT of rotating mass, mess up garage floor, cost way too much, etc.

I removed the studded track I had on my IQ and it rides soooo much better.

Guys that ride on ice like them. I probably would too if I rode on ice. Even on icy trails you just have to know your machine without studs.