Argo tires

[oz argo]

Hi ,Has anyone tried running argo tires on the rear only for water propulsion and off road tires on the front for better traction and reduced cost of replacing all tires with the expensive Argo paddle type.

[mowbizz]

It’s my understanding that the stock tires really don’t paddle that well to begin with, thus the slow water speed. Not sure having only one pair for swimming would be adequate at all. That said, go for it!
Plenty of mods have been done on these machines from A to Z!
Try it and see! Good luck!

[Jbd]

I struggled with the cost of the Argo tires when I needed 8 new ones. But it was the best decision in the long run going with the Argo tires. If your not doing deep water crossings all the time then go with different cheaper ones. You need all Argo tires all the way around if you want swimming speed. The owners that say the Argo paddle tires don't swim well don't understand the purpose the Argo is built for. That's why they can put a boat motor mount on. The new Argo tires have eliminated my need for my tracks, other than in deep snow.

[allwheeldrive]

I can see the logic in just having rear paddle tires. With one person Argo's sit so low in the front really only those rear tires are doing work I'd think.

[ARGOJIM]

I can see the logic in just having rear paddle tires. With one person Argo's sit so low in the front really only those rear tires are doing work I'd think.

I do not believe so and actually believe the propulsion is aided if not more from the hull design of the wheelwell curves, the fastest 6x6 in the water all have curved front wheelwells.

Using tires other than the Argo, Goodyear, Vendetta ( exaggerated Runamuk) paddle design causes cavitation although the Rawhide style tread does next best, for example a knobby tire will act much like some tracks and actually propel you rearwards slightly while you are attempting forwards.

Other than money there is a reason the machines come with these tires, helping make them Amphibious vehicles.

However I'd also say give it a shot if you have some, a little feedback either way on an idea is always welcomed and informative.

[oz argo]

Thanks for the feedback ,I do have an outboard 8 hp motor but have replaced the worn out argo tires with after market knobby tires ,great off road but looking to get some propulsion to get out of shallow water into deeper water where the outboard can take over, maybe I will buy 2 at a time and see if it will work if not i will replace all the tires ,do the new argo tires last longer than the old runamuck tires only got about 500 hours out of them.

[ARGOJIM]

If you watch craigb's video, it appears his machine goes descent with the Duro tire mounted in the dig position.

If you can find nankang chevrons over there they swim well.

[glen1971]

I can see the logic in just having rear paddle tires. With one person Argo's sit so low in the front really only those rear tires are doing work I'd think.

I've never noticed my argo to sit lower with one, two or 4 people in it as there are no springs to compress. My understanding is the rear wheels don't ride on the ground to aid in tighter steering (center of machine is now the 2nd wheel, instead of between 2nd and 3rd).

[Craig_B]

I've never noticed my argo to sit lower with one, two or 4 people in it as there are no springs to compress. My understanding is the rear wheels don't ride on the ground to aid in tighter steering (center of machine is now the 2nd wheel, instead of between 2nd and 3rd).

I believe allwheeldrive was referring to how the Argo sits in the water. Not on land.
Front end heavy which makes the rear tires more exposed therefore able to do more work paddling.

[glen1971]

I believe allwheeldrive was referring to how the Argo sits in the water. Not on land.
Front end heavy which makes the rear tires more exposed therefore able to do more work paddling.

Ok. The few times I've been in the water with mine, I've had better success going in reverse as most of my weight is in the front (riding alone)..

[Jbd]

if your going backward faster than foreward your tires are probly reversed.

[Jbd]

Thanks for the feedback ,I do have an outboard 8 hp motor but have replaced the worn out argo tires with after market knobby tires ,great off road but looking to get some propulsion to get out of shallow water into deeper water where the outboard can take over, maybe I will buy 2 at a time and see if it will work if not i will replace all the tires ,do the new argo tires last longer than the old runamuck tires only got about 500 hours out of them.

I only have 50 or so hours on my Argo brand tires but there little to no wear so problably hold up well.

[glen1971]

if your going backward faster than foreward your tires are probly reversed.

Front and back tires have their treads facing back ("V" on the grip is down on the back side of the tires) and the mids have them facing forward ("V" is down on the front side of the tires).

[Jbd]

put all tires facing the same direction and you'll have full swim speed forward. reverse speed is almost non existent but you will turn on a dime so reverse swim not needed. open "V" forwards. your tires are fighting each other.

[glen1971]

put all tires facing the same direction and you'll have full swim speed forward. reverse speed is almost non existent but you will turn on a dime so reverse swim not needed. open "V" forwards. your tires are fighting each other.

They were installed that way by the dealer...