[mudbug3]

[quote=rdr ]which way are you running the V ? If they are forward they will not swim . They have to be running backwards to swim. All tires . robbie quote]


rdr ,

I have to disagree with you on this . In my experience , and the experience of two of my friends that use ATV tires on their amphibs , this all depends on the tire and its tread design , if you plan to use it on your amphib


These are some examples :

1. The Mud Bug tires will hardly move you in the water if they are facing backwards , they need to face forward to scoop the water . They work better for traction this way too .

2. The Swamp Fox plus , ATV tire , works much better if you face them foward for maximum traction , and also the same way for water speed . They will not scoop the water near as well if they are faced backwards .

3. The High Lifter , Out law , ATV tires , that come standard on the Hydro Traxx 6x6 , are faced forward for maximum water speed . Check out their website . Facing forward , the Out laws scoop the water and propell your amphib forward . This hardly works if you face them back wards .

4. Vampire ATV tires work better for water speed and traction facing forwards


Any ATV tire that you plan to use on an amphib , you will need to study the tread pattern , and this will determine if you face it forward or backward , for water propulsion .