Post by: n_mathews13 on November 11, 2017, 08:55:02 PM
I have 2 grizzlies , 400 & 660
The road normally are clear to a point but then have a foot of snow. Then once you get closer to a corner the snow gets a little deeper. Then at a certain elevation at a tree in the road the snow banks up 3'. Normally just around corners then bare road , to a certain elevation anyway.
What quad tires do I need?
Width over narrow ?
Any input?
Post by: follow maggie on November 11, 2017, 09:40:27 PM
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Post by: wadu1 on November 11, 2017, 10:17:50 PM
I ran my hill at work last winter in a silly thing like this until it simply got deep enough we switched to snowmobiles (2 1/2ish feet plus all the way). Tires,were not great it's more knowing how to drive in snow. I could get 6 inches of snow in the park and at the top it would be a foot. Until we started grooming I ran it with the little yellow beasty. Tracks would have been fun.Love to have one of them, but yellow is not BROFO scouting colors :)
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 11, 2017, 10:29:50 PM
Post by: Mudman on November 11, 2017, 11:11:15 PM
I don't deal with snow much where I am, but I have been going to ID for spring bear hunt. I never get to where I would like to be because of snow.If ya have enough HP run as wide a sand paddle as ya can. I used to run my 450r with paddles on 3ft snow. BUT stopping and going is a problem. Gotta find a shallow or dry spot of sorts. My 4x4 quad never had a prayer after 18"aprox,
I have 2 grizzlies , 400 & 660
The road normally are clear to a point but then have a foot of snow. Then once you get closer to a corner the snow gets a little deeper. Then at a certain elevation at a tree in the road the snow banks up 3'. Normally just around corners then bare road , to a certain elevation anyway.
What quad tires do I need?
Width over narrow ?
Any input?
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on November 12, 2017, 09:47:25 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 12, 2017, 10:44:57 AM
Just grab some tire chains for ATV, they make an amazing difference
They do, but you have to make sure they are on tight, real tight so they won't come off.
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on November 12, 2017, 11:06:07 AM
good advice!Just grab some tire chains for ATV, they make an amazing difference
They do, but you have to make sure they are on tight, real tight so they won't come off.
Post by: KFhunter on November 12, 2017, 11:09:18 AM
Post by: jrebel on November 12, 2017, 01:43:49 PM
just air down the tire, install the chains then air back up and they're tight
Awesome advise.....never thought about that. :tup: :tup:
I had my side by side in 18" of snow this year and it did great without chains. I have chains for it but never had to use them. As a note....spring snow is the worst!!!!! It is usually very wet heavy snow with a crust layer on top. If you were ever gonna get stuck in the snow, it will be spring snow. Make sure you have a winch and plenty of gear to get unstuck regardless of tires, chains, tracks etc.
Post by: n_mathews13 on November 12, 2017, 02:40:38 PM
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Post by: n_mathews13 on November 13, 2017, 07:18:43 PM
Post by: Machias on November 14, 2017, 02:18:51 PM
But, how do tracks hold up on the bare dirt/gravel ?
No issues at all in mud (they really shine) bare ground and rocks. However they are heck on your gas mileage. The cost and your much lower mileage is the drawback to tracks. But they will take you places you probably shouldn't go. :)
Post by: n_mathews13 on November 14, 2017, 05:22:13 PM
But, how do tracks hold up on the bare dirt/gravel ?
No issues at all in mud (they really shine) bare ground and rocks. However they are heck on your gas mileage. The cost and your much lower mileage is the drawback to tracks. But they will take you places you probably shouldn't go. :)
What kind you have?
Post by: idaho guy on November 14, 2017, 05:30:18 PM
Post by: Machias on November 15, 2017, 08:39:26 AM
But, how do tracks hold up on the bare dirt/gravel ?
No issues at all in mud (they really shine) bare ground and rocks. However they are heck on your gas mileage. The cost and your much lower mileage is the drawback to tracks. But they will take you places you probably shouldn't go. :)
What kind you have?
I don't have any yet, I just have done a lot of research and talking with guys who cat hunt with hounds on what type they have. Best place to look and buy is in Spokane at www.atvtracks.net
Post by: KFhunter on November 15, 2017, 04:31:18 PM
I never use chains in the spring, I use big radials and air them down low PSI and I take all the crap off my ATV to make it lightweight as possible.
I've been riding with a lot of folks with big powerful ATVs and they all have boxes full of gear, coolers of beer and I leave them all behind floating on top with my light weight ATV and big aired down radial bighorn 2.0 tires. Those guys are making huge ruts using waaaaaay too much throttle and I just tip toe over the spring snow barely getting off idle.
Post by: Mudman on November 15, 2017, 05:04:48 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on November 15, 2017, 05:25:14 PM
@grampsBut, how do tracks hold up on the bare dirt/gravel ?
No issues at all in mud (they really shine) bare ground and rocks. However they are heck on your gas mileage. The cost and your much lower mileage is the drawback to tracks. But they will take you places you probably shouldn't go. :)
What kind you have?
Post by: gramps on November 15, 2017, 07:22:27 PM
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Post by: n_mathews13 on November 28, 2017, 07:59:14 PM
Post by: KFhunter on November 28, 2017, 08:07:48 PM
I think it would be worse than tracks for drag, yet not as effective.