Will removing studs ruin my tires?

I bought some brand new Duratracs this past winter and have decided I want to run them in the summer as well. They have about 10k miles on them, plenty of tread left. If I remove the studs will the tires be less durable? For both road and trails? I will be doing light wheeling on them, I just want to make sure removing the studs won't ruin them or make them more likely to catch a flat when wheeling or just driving.