J-wheelz

[mudbug3]

I found this website accidently on Utube . This might just work on an amphibious machine , but with out putting all the strain on the axles , like a long track does. It would also lower the total psi like a track system does , plus skid steer easier too. This system makes a 4-wheeler amphibious like an amphib , though not as fast in the water. Its also nice that you don,t need aggressive mud tires to go through extreme mud conditons . Plus, it adds suspension above the mud which is a big plus. This company is also working on some more aggressive J-wheelz too. If I had known about this company before I bought my Max IV , I would have kept my 4 -wheel , independent suspended , 500 cc Polaris Sportsman.


Jwheelz - a bolt-on attachment for ATVs and UTVs

[atvrider93]

LOL it says they would actually work on my Z400

[6X6]

Hmm, if you do a lot of water riding, these may substantially improve water speed by floating the machine higher. Too bad my trails are far too narrow to drive an AATV with these one it through

PS. Boy, I can't fault them for skimping on durability testing, that's some impressive punishment they took

[mudbug3]

atvrider93 ,

Yeah , the J-wheelz really took some punishment in that video I,d say!
I was also impressed at how high that ATV floated above the water with the J-wheelz installed on it. If you had one of the new ATV,s with 4-wheel , independent suspension , and the J-wheelz on it as too, it would be like having your cake and eating it too. You would still be more narrow than a conventional amphib , but with 8-9 inches of suspension travel. Their website says that they are coming out with some more aggressive J-wheelz. This might make the water speed even better. This also leaves some options for the ATV rider who does not want to sell it to buy an amphib , but does want to ride with us at an amphib event.

[chapy]

The FAQS on the site says it will only float the atv and not the rider. So if you have a four wheeler before you cross that pond just get off, give it a good push and then run around to the other side to catch it. . they do look like they would work good though. Seth

[mudbug3]

chapy ,

If you watched the " whole" video on their website they clearly say " these stunts were performed by an experienced rider , and they are not endorsed by the company as safe for the average rider. I,m sure this is also a disclaimer to free them from possible law suits pertaining to any J-wheelz system they sell to the general public that might be used in a way that they don,t endorse for public use. If you watched " all of the video " on the left side of their website , it clearly shows a rider swimming an ATV across a pond using the J-wheels for steering , balance ,and water propulsion. There are video,s on Utube showing " experienced " ATV riders swimming their machines across ponds and small creeks using only their tires. If the tires on an ATV are big enough , and hold enough air to float the machine , and have tire lugs for water propulsion , then the only reason an " experinced " rider could not swim across a pond is balance. The J-wheelz system gives an ATV balance in the water, the tires gives it floatation , and this gives an "exerienced " ATV rider the ability to swim across ponds.

[Alvisishere]

would also like to see the results let us know!!!

[Max King]

I haven't got the J-wheelz yet Machine shop cut parts wrong won't get them
until middle of June.