Argo Tires on Gravel and Asphalt

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    Argo Tires on Gravel and Asphalt

    My neighborhood streets are gravel lanes over top of asphalt. I just took home my new Argo, and would like to be able to run it around in the neighborhood before putting the tracks on for hunting season.

    Is this a bad idea?

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    won't hurt the argo. you may want to carry a rake to put the gravel back in place while you are learning not to make too abrupt of turns, unless you want pissed off neighbors
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    racerone3, you have a good point. My question is more related to the tires (carlisle AT189) than the machine itself.

    Thanks!

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    they should be fine, how deep is the gravel? I would think any amount will be enough to break the surface friction and keep the tires from scrubbing on the pavement
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    Some parts the gravel is just barely there. I think i will need to just take it easy on the turning and I will be ok.

    Thanks!

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    Won't hurt the machine, only increase wear on the tires. carlisle AT189 Will be fine. It's really the old rimless flotation tires and their rimmed equivalent that will wear out in a blink of an eye on pavement. Also Knobby tires... just not a good idea for tire or machine.

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    Thanks. This will make "The Admiral" happy...

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