snow driving experts

[snappy]

I have learn quite a bit from this site, so I have a question. What kind of tires do you use in the snow. I have priced a track system from Max and holy sh??, I communicated with rich relics, his price is better but tracks are only 12" wide and out of plastic. I have 26" rawhides on my max IV, but in the snow they seem to be pretty much useless. Comments made that driving in 2 feet of snow is very common. What am I doing wrong? or am I expecting to much from a untracked vehicle. Richards relics tracks are only 12" wide, my tire are that wide, would that track system help that much or would a dual tire set up be more price efficent. I rambled on for some time now, but I am fustrated.

[philipatmaxfour]

Rubber Tracks

Snappy, this may be your lucky day! If you want a Max IV with 26 tires to go in two feet of snow you need a set of smaller tires and rims and tracks! period. You can blast through a 2 foot snow bank but then with enough momentun you might make it through a house wall too. Small ,light, powerfull, 2 stroke powered machines will often float on top of a crust that we break through! Even so I have not had the pleasure personally ,of watching an amphib drive over 2 feet of soft snow without tracks. THE LUCKY part. A guy in NJ wants to sell an old 2 stroke Max 2 with a blown t20. He says NEW tires and new rubber tracks for $1000. You can.t beat that.

[philipatmaxfour]

rubber tracks

I forgot to say,go to text adds on route 6x6

[ToryG]

Plastic tracks

Hey Snappy

I have a set of tru tracks on my Bigfoot and I know they make a huge differance in a heavy wet snow. 10 to 12 inches of this stuff has stopped my Bigfoot cold but with tracks I have not found a challenge yet that it could not get through. Even plowed snow piles could not stand in its way. Ice does present a challenge but I have added custom ice cleats to over come this and I'm hopping they yeild some water speed.

[NERO]

The tracked vechile is the way to go

Hello, My Experiece is that a tracked vechile will out perform any tire setup
if you get the chance try them.the differance it will make, it will totally Blow your mind.Snow is perttey common Here in michigan.

[artist1018]

Tracks

I really notice a difference when using the tracks, especially when plowing snow. I have an Argo Conquest & the Argo snow blade, which is 6'9" wide. A light snow of 1-3" is easy to move on the tires. A larger amount, above 5" & I need the tracks. Yes, they are plastic but, I am adding steel 1x1" angle iron to the tracks this year for traction on icy surfaces. That being said, I'm waiting for winter to hit here in Michigan!!! Let it Snow!!!

[snappy]

Thanks for the info, I figured that tracks might be the answer, the issue is can the cost be justified. Seems like every year we less snow, but when it does hang on. In the near furture we how to purchase a portable band saw, track would certainly help getting logs out of the woods. Guess I am trying to convince myself on the cost.

[Hawk]

Thanks for the info, I figured that tracks might be the answer, the issue is can the cost be justified. Seems like every year we less snow, but when it does hang on. In the near furture we how to purchase a portable band saw, track would certainly help getting logs out of the woods. Guess I am trying to convince myself on the cost.

Some fun without the tracks...

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[Hawk]

Some fun without the tracks...

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[George]

Here's our own HydroMike showing us how much fun high HP can be with low traction. It's one of my favorite videos.

[George]

And this is me with just as much traction and 1/3rd the HP.

[philipatmaxfour]

Tracks on a Max iv

Hi Snappy; I do not want to be a" bad news "guy but the truth may save you money in the long run. The movies by Hawk show how much fun you can have in the winter without tracks, and we can tell from the round headlights that that is an older machine!. BUT if you are putting tracks onto a max, especially if you are going to work it by hauling logs you will need the re-enforcing equipment that RI supply and you may find it easier to look for a machine that has the track kit already installed. I hope that other Max iv guys with more track experience than me will chime in. Good luck.

[Roger S]

What about the plastic tracks like tru trax, have max owners ran them without reinforcing the axles? I know they would still stress, but less than the rubber tracks.

[Hawk]

Hi Snappy; I do not want to be a" bad news "guy but the truth may save you money in the long run. The movies by Hawk show how much fun you can have in the winter without tracks, and we can tell from the round headlights that that is an older machine!. BUT if you are putting tracks onto a max, especially if you are going to work it by hauling logs you will need the re-enforcing equipment that RI supply and you may find it easier to look for a machine that has the track kit already installed. I hope that other Max iv guys with more track experience than me will chime in. Good luck.

Yes mine is a 97 and this is the first winter I have owned it though it is low hours and excellent shape. It is crappy in the deep snow but a lot of fun on the plowed road.

[Hawk]

Oh and what is "RI supply"?