It's protecting the inner-tube from rubbing against the screw heads of my DIY studs. Did the same thing last year and it worked great.
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I like another example of duct tape being integral part of biking!
But ls it worth the effort compared to just buying a studded tire?
I mean ok, costs 50€ or so, but will have proper wolfram carbide tipped studs that will probably last 10 times as long while also being a more comfortable ride and less likely to go flat, even with the tape.
I run studded tire on the rear because I got two for free with the bike, but on the front I had to DIY it since they don't make studded tires this wide.
Either way, it's always the sidewall that gives out first. And since a studded tire is almost double the price - yeah, it might save money in the long run depending on how much you value your time. The job's a bit tedious the first time, but the next time you've already got the pre-made holes, so it goes easy.
A studded fatbike tire runs about 170€ and lasts two to three seasons. Screws are 17€ for 1000 pieces. Also, the benefit of doing it yourself is that you can choose the amount of studs and the pattern of them. On the rear tire I tend to put the studs closer to the centre where as on the front I put them more towards the sides.
Ok, then it makes sense!