Any Downsides to Adair Tracks?

[smog]

That's not good. I thought that the Gen 10 tracks were designed to take care of that stretch issue...

as the whole system is based on chain links, I am worried the chain links will wear quickly in the mud.

Anyway, I already have a set of 18" UHDPE tracks and it's just bad on ice/rocks/pavement so I'm building a set of 15" rubber tracks to better suit my winter conditions. (I'm using 3 Polaris 1.5" tracks I got used on ebay) But don't get it wrong, I think only the adair tracks can swim. In mud, any track is a lot better than tires.

[mudbug3]

All tracks are not the same , and there are plenty of video,s on youtube that show how helpless most other tracks systems are in the muddy and wet conditions that our machines were designed for.


In my opinion, these tracks offer cutting edge performance , and like other products of their nature, they do require some additional maintenance from time to time. The only people who should consider tracks are those who are,nt able to go where they want to without them. If you don’t need them , then tracks are of little value at any price or consideration. I do however firmly believe that the trade off is much less wear and tear on the machine, the driver, and the terrain that you are crossing. I have seen the difference in turning with the Frontier swimmer tires on my Frontier, and also the damage that these tires do to my back yard when compared to the Adair tracks on my Frontier. What I really enjoy about a tracked amphib is that it does,nt allow you to fall into pot holes on trails like a similar machine with tires would. Of the many off road toys that are hauled down to river run, atv park to try and get stuck way , I,m sure that our repair costs and labor for maintenance is considerably less than any one who is foolish enough to try and follow us with aggressive mud tires. Before I was introduced to the Adair tracks, my friends and I all ran very aggressive mud tires on our machines because the stock tires that came on them got us stuck way too often. When riding at river run, atv park you,ll encounter some pretty challenging terrain ,and under these conditions you,ll also experience a lot more wear and tear than the average machine sees on a regular basis. With that being said, I,m also sure that Dan will have the exact same opinion based on his experiece with tracked atv repair costs.

[mightymaxIV]

I couldn't do what I do with just tires. Very hard to go back to tires after running Adair tracks. I enjoy extreme conditions with out getting stuck. That's just what I like. Some people like the challenge, I enjoy going where ever I want without worrying about it.

[8x8 Avenger]

I have a Argo 8x8 Avenger and was quite impressed with what I see on youtube with the adair tracks. I am thinking about them myself. Thanks for the input.

[Lollipop]

Thanks guys. Great info. Funny we haven`t heard from anyone with Escargo tracks. Hmmm..........Pop

[mudbug3]

Lollipop


I don't think that we have any forum members that run the Escargo tracks on their machines.

[mudbug3]

smog

I don't think that you'll have to worry about excessive chain wear in the mud with the case hardened chains that now come on the newest generation of Adair tracks.

[Lollipop]

Lollipop


I don't think that we have any forum members that run the Escargo tracks on their machines.

You might be on to something there. I`m subscribed to this thread in case anyone shows up. We`ll see........Pop

[Rock Doctor]

Biggest downside to Adair Tracks is that I don't have a set yet.



RD

[mudbug3]

[QUOTE=Rock Doctor;98432]Biggest downside to Adair Tracks is that I don't have a set yet.



Rock Doctor

I know where you're coming from. Before I owed a set of Adair tracks I ran the most aggressive atv mud tires that I could buy and still be able to skid steer with them. There were some mud holes that I knew I could drive through, some I thought I might be able to drive through, and those I knew that I needed to avoid. With the Adair tracks I'm now able to drive any where I want to if my Argo Frontier can fit and it won't tear up my machine.

[trevorakm1]

so true rock doctor, that has got to be the number 1 accessory i want. got the wheels and tires just need the cash for the tracks.

[tinman]

I totally agree with RD, wish I had the cash for a set of Adair tracks. There is some God awful swamps I have to run thru/ around to get to my cabin and think the the Adair tracks might just be the ticket to a whole lot less winching and tearing up of the trails. Really do not not need them for the winter as can get into the cabin a whole lot faster with a snow machine.

[Rock Doctor]

How much does an Adair Track weigh? 18" wide for an 8x8 Argo.

RD

[kghills]

I know the Adair tracks for my Argo Bigfoot weigh about 2/3 what the factory rubber tracks weigh for my Max IV. Maybe if Tim from Adair sees this he can give us an exact number. I am sort of curious.

Keith.

[mudbug3]

I emailed Tim and also sent him a private message: How much does an 18" inch Adair track weigh for an 8x8 Argo. This was his answer.

About 193 lbs for the 14.5"
About 225 lbs for the 18.5"
On an 8x8