Adair Pro Tracks PSI on Buffalo?

[J0nny216]

What do people run PSI wise with Adair pro tracks? I know the sag is supposed to be 1 to 1.5 inches but I would have to run my PSI pretty high to achieve that. Running 7.5 PSI is at least a 2 inch sag.... Ordered the whole kit- tracks, tires, rims from Adair.

I am running these on a 95 Buffalo Truck.

Doing a search on here most people seem to run under 5 PSI so I am trying to see if there is a magic group of people who run higher but don't post it.

Thanks for any info!

[tbone9]

Track tension dictates air pressure. Just try to run the same pressure in all tires so they stay the same circumference. I shortened my Adair’s on my IV so I can run a little less air pressure for a slightly softer ride.

[Tim Goldade]

I'm running 15psi with beaver dam hybrid tracks, tires are rated for 20 psi max, with the extra weight of the buffalo and then the payloads I carry, seems to work good for me, I also removed the front chains, it seems to turn alot easier with a little more power

[J0nny216]

Awesome guys, I appreciate the responses. I know we always try to run low PSIs, so having my tires at 14 to get the correct sag seemed weird to me.

[tbone9]

As Tim mentioned I also removed the front chains. A lot easier on the drive train.

[Buzz]

why is it recommended that your Adair pro-series tracks be run with only 1” track sag? Additionally, only your corner tires dictate track tension. But running any tires over 5 lbs should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. An overly tight track and/or rock hard tires is going to cause premature damage if you’re actually out driving that thing around, especially on rough terrain. I have seen guys break axle flanges and even axle shafts at the outer bearing when on rough terrain. A lot of the shock loading stress can be eliminated just by lowering air pressure.

[J0nny216]

The 1" track sag is what Adair recommends for their tracks (1-1.5). I lowered my tires to 8 psi and have a lot of track slap. I ordered some UHMW sheet that I plan on cutting and riveting where I need to protect the tub. So far I'm using the tracks for snow only, but when spring hits I will be using them in sloppy conditions. After that I will be going back to tires since we can't "off road" where I live.

[Noel Woods]

I think Tbone9 is right on the money, shorten the tracks and drop your air pressure and things will last longer and the ride will be improved.

[mightymaxIV]

I think Tbone9 is right on the money, shorten the tracks and drop your air pressure and things will last longer and the ride will be improved.

Ya I would shorten the tracks an inch I have attached an Adair instruction video:

[J0nny216]

Thanks for the video. I will probably be going that route. With the snow kit I will actually have to remove a grouser but the ones near the hinges are close together anyways.

[J0nny216]

As much as it pained me to do it, I cut an inch off the track AND managed to heat up the tub enough to get some of the hump out. I did a quick test run at 5 psi and no slap. I didn't measure the sag but ran in some rotten snow with no problems.
Thanks everyone!