[MattR]

Steve,

Even with the quantities you mentioned (175 & 225), the costs are still too high in my opinion to justify the purchase. In my opinion, the cost of Best Grips should not be higher than $0.50 each. Here is a comparison with a new set of tires mounted with Kold Kutters and Best Grips. To be fair, I even "doubled" the Kold Kutter studs like I would mount them.

With Kold Kutter Studs (using twice the studs):
Front = 350*$0.12 ea = $42
Rear = 450*$0.12 ea = $54
Total = $96 (studs only)
Add new tires = $120 (assume $60 ea)
Grand Total = $216 + labor to install.

With Best Grip Studs (Current Price):
Front = 175*$1.19 ea = $208.25
Rear = 225*$1.19 ea = $267.75
Total = $476 (studs only)
Add new tires = $120 (assume $60 ea)
Grand Total = $596 + labor to install.

With Best Grip Studs (My Recommended Price):
Front = 175*$0.50 ea = $87.50
Rear = 225*$0.50 ea = $112.50
Total = $200 (studs only)
Add new tires = $120 (assume $60 ea)
Grand Total = $320 + labor to install.