07-08-2008, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rdr
which way are you running the V ? If they are forward they will not swim . They have to be running backwards to swim. 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 .
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ok take you stock trires and face them foward and see where you go .. around in a circle ... benn there tried that . the princel that makes a tire swim is bringing the water to the center of the tire . not trowing it out robbie
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1999 max 2 18 b&s 22 tires custom winsheild rear rack and deer stand . new max iv 23 k 26 i/n tires brown . ht cable mile marker 2500 winch. if it don't float with out you getting wet . don't bring it !!!! 
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