Adair pro series track ice build up

[rookcaca]

Hi,

I was wondering how ice build up in the guides affects track tension and chain wind-up?

Right now I run 3.75 PSI in each tire and the tires are sized correctly, largest at rear, smallest in the front. This gives me 1 1/4 track tension with the vehicle jacked up off the ground and measuring from the center tire to the track.

I was out today in deep snow for about 6hrs and near the end of the day I had ice build up between the tires and track guides. The reason you measure tire circumference and tire pressure is to set track tension, how do you account for ice build up?

Thanks.

[mightymaxIV]

This is question for Roc Doc, or Tim to answer. Sorry I don't use my machine in the snow and could not give an educated answer.

[Sard]

I just got my winter cleat and track extensions on. I'm running 5 psi, 7 psi, 7 psi, and 6 psi respectively (less and I find I start driving out of them) and also have my tires sorted according to size. With luck I'll be out once I'm off shift and will let you know. There is a degree of flexibility provided by the rubber tires. I'm not to worried about chain wind up, as long as the tracks stay on and the chains are not placed under un-due stress. Riding over rough terrain and temperature from use/weather will also change your track tension.

Good question.

[Twizted1]

Am I wrong for running my tire pressure all the same? I'm running them all at 6psi. I did measure the tires and put them respectively per instructions. The tracks do slap the body a little. But I don't notice chain wind up or anything. I haven't had the opportunity to run in deep snow as of yet.

[Sard]

Well, I got out for a few hours. No issues with track/chain tension or snow/ice build up. It was -20C and I store my machine outside. That could be why?