Mattracks

[S.Limited]

Has anyone ever used these?

http://www.mattracks.com/index.htm

 

[jasonL_031]

ive been looking at these for a while i wish i could afford them arnt they like 5 thousand??

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

ive been looking at these for a while i wish i could afford them arnt they like 5 thousand??

Last I knew, they were 5k a corner (For 4x4's). My friend has a set for his quad and loves them.

 

[jasonL_031]

yea my dad has a set on his quad too and he loves them just i cant afford to drop 5 grand into "tires" lol maybe after my next tour over seas

 

[Zorro]

I think they have a ratio of 4 to 1 ... so it'S like an extra low range that you can't turn off.
I've heard steering on hard surface at slow speeds is ridiculously hard as well.

Perfect for an ATV, not sure about a truck unless it's a dedicated work/trail truck.

 

[S.Limited]

I was thinking that a setup like this for the truck and tent trailer would be great for unploughed logging roads. Just think of the winter camping opportunities.

I have heard that a heli skiing lodge on lake kinbasket has an H1 with these for winter access.

 

[Overland Hadley]

My friend has a set for his quad and loves them.

Just saw a quad here in town with a set on it. Looked like it would be awkward to drive.

 

[ChrisInVT]

I have a bunch of R/C cars with them, and they suck. I'm sure on a real vehicle they're awesome though. A bit too expensive for my liking..

 

[esh]

I think Luke (4x4Labs, Grass Valley CA) said they were about $22k for a vehicle. A little cheaper than a $150k snow cat.

Luke does work on these-

and for a little deeper snow-

 

[Hltoppr]

These things are a big waste of money. We have several ATV sets and a vehicle set for SAR. What you get is a perfectly good wheeled vehicle that becomes a parade queen with MTs.... The work great on level, hardpacked snow and mud, but any type of slope makes 'em worthless. Side slopes are a no-go, as the tracks are not deep enough to provide enough grip, and the rig (atv's too) just slides sideways.

Spend your money on a snowmobile or snowcat. Don't waste money on these.

-H-

 

[Martinjmpr]

I have a picture of a 4wd Ford Econonoline van with those things on it. Used as a winter tour bus at Yellowstone/Grand Tetons.

 

[Sportsman Matt]

I've seen these before, and the work only on certain conditions. I wouldn't trust them in the woods, or swamp, or snow unless they are hardpacked. Best thing for getting out in the middle of nowhere in the snow is a ski mobile.

I remember once getting out to a camp in the wintertime, they brought in a bulldozer and angled the blade to plow a road in 2 feet of snow for the trucks to get in. Took 2 hours to go 4 miles with a caravan of 4wd trucks, lead by a bulldozer. Of course the guys on the ski mobiles got there in 25 minutes ahead of us in the convoy.

 

[Ray Hyland]

I have a set of these for my Defender 110 in Canada. Although they wont go everywhere a skidoo will go (or snowshoes for that matter), they are great for driving the logging roads in the deeper snow.

I find that even with good chains and 35 inch tires the snow stops us once is gets to about 3 feet deep. With the tracks you can keep on going.

Ray

 

[bjowett]

Some guys around here love em'...

Personally I'd buy one of these and build a cab on it. High and low range, a bit heavy, would need a winch for sure.

 

[bjowett]

Some guys around here love em'...

Personally I'd buy one of these and build a cab on it. High and low range, a bit heavy, would need a winch for sure.