Ice Traction

[mackdog75]

So I just bought a 1997 Conquest. Im going to use it for ice fishing. the lakes I go on don't usually have much snow. maybe a drift here and there but mostly just slick ice. I used to chain up my quad front and rear. I need some ideas for the Argo. Can I run chains on it? I wasn't sure which tires to put chains on if I did go that route. Would I be better off studding the tires? Or is there a better option? Or do they do just fine with nothing? Thanks in advance for any info!! Ive learned a lot from everybody on here.

[Toys4Me]

We take our machines out with just regular tires and have no issues. I thought about stubbing the tires but I don't think its really necessary.

[mackdog75]

I didn't know if the extra tires made up for traction or not. I know my quad was kinda spooky with out chains on it. Couldn't stop or steer the darn thing.

[Toys4Me]

Don't get me wrong it will slide. Even at high speeds there is great control. Honestly I cant wait for the lake to freeze so I can get out there.

[JohnF]

I've seen parked quads without traction enhancement get moved by wind on smooth ice in SD. The chained quads don't blow away.

I've seen lots of things blow away and chased a few things of my own.

[mackdog75]

Yeah I have done my fare share of chasing stuff around the lake also. One time had my shanty tied to my quad. Wind picked up and my shanty was dragging my quad away. That's when I got chains.

[plott hound]

try chasing the outhouse after a few end over endy's.

[Rock Doctor]

Chains front and back will probably take you where you want to go, as long as the snow's not too deep.

A buddy of mine had to chase his plane about 6 miles across a lake, lol. lucky he was on skates :-)

RD

[mackdog75]

I don't think I would want to try and catch a outhouse or a plane.............Yikes!!
so I been reading about tracks. I have access to a couple of snowmobile tracks. Would half tracks be any benefit? And if so which axles to put them on? I am a welder so making some track guides shouldn't be a problem but suggestions on what and how to bed them would be appreciated. I was thinking center axles. Would they help any on snow only being on 2 wheels. In my mind I am thinking they would. Like I said earlier most of the snow blows right off the lake but we do get drifts in some spots may 10"-12" deep.

[mike d]

See if this workshttp://www.6x6world.com/forums/tire-track-wheel-talk/20262-home-made-rubber-tracks.html hopefully that works. I'm not computer literate.later mike

[mackdog75]

Looks like what I had in mind. I was thinking half tracks mad like that. Just not sure which axles to put them on.

[john swenson]

i made my own half tracks for my max 2. should have pics on here today. been out riding in the snow. john no. va.

[mackdog75]

John that would be great. Would love to see your tracks.