Playing in the snow with the new MaxTrax

[stevegsmith]

Nice pics.
What's the black area on the hood of the jeep? Anti-glare decal like on the discos? Or something else?

 

[Scott Brady]

The MaxTrax will be available in other colors, including tan, green and black. They look sexy.

Steve,

It is anti glare in concept, but most likely applied purely for fashion

 

[007]

What was the consensus on tire psi for this foray?

Did anyone push single digits with it being soft, and the sidewalls stiff from the cold?

I'm curious how far one can go without regular bead pop-offs. (4,800lb 255's taco) I've been lucky with 6-8psi a few times so far.

 

[The Adam Blaster]

Not being a smart-aleck here, but wouldn't a can of Krylon solve that problem?

I would check with the manufactrer before attempting this method.
I have heard that some painting products can have adverse effects on plastic components. I'm not sure if the MaxTracs would suffer any ill effects or not, but I wouldn't risk the investment without first contacting the manufacturer and getting something in writing first.

 

[swampjeep]

I would check with the manufactrer before attempting this method.
I have heard that some painting products can have adverse effects on plastic components. I'm not sure if the MaxTracs would suffer any ill effects or not, but I wouldn't risk the investment without first contacting the manufacturer and getting something in writing first.

Krylon Fusion is made spesificly for plastics, it works great, don't rub off as easy as otehr paint either, and can flex with the plastic.

 

[swampjeep]

Not being a smart-aleck here, but wouldn't a can of Krylon solve that problem?

Undoubtedly it would need a touch-up after use, but shooting them black or green may be a low-$ solution.

how is this going to help with storage in a TJ?


(sry, j/k)

 

[swampjeep]

What was the consensus on tire psi for this foray?

Did anyone push single digits with it being soft, and the sidewalls stiff from the cold?

I'm curious how far one can go without regular bead pop-offs. (4,800lb 255's taco) I've been lucky with 6-8psi a few times so far.

we run 6-8 all summer on the sand dunes,

ussually right at 10 for snow runs in my TJ,

 

[teotwaki]

how is this going to help with storage in a TJ?


(sry, j/k)

Sell the TJ and purchase a Land Cruiser? :elkgrin:

 

[Brian McVickers]

What was the consensus on tire psi for this foray?

Did anyone push single digits with it being soft, and the sidewalls stiff from the cold?

I'm curious how far one can go without regular bead pop-offs. (4,800lb 255's taco) I've been lucky with 6-8psi a few times so far.

I was running 18psi in the JK and the Nissan was also at 18.
I'm not sure what the PW was running.

There was plenty of deformation even in the cold temps.

Regards,
Brian

 

[swampjeep]

I was running 18psi in the JK and the Nissan was also at 18.
I'm not sure what the PW was running.

There was plenty of deformation even in the cold temps.

Regards,
Brian

WOW, did they get stuck a lot at that PSI? I'm going to guess yes.

I've seen this on sand and snow where someone says they are aired down enough, but are working their vehicles hard, I finally convice then to try droppign their pressure to 10, 12, even 15... they are amazed at the difference, I'm sure you all know this already, it just seems 18 is very high pressure for snow, unless on a 7000+ lb truck with load E's that are normally 90PSI on the road

one time out on the sand dunes me and a friend lowered teh friends brother's tires from 15 to 8 because he woldn't believe it woudl help and was complaining he needed to upgrade to a V8 in his 85 CJ7, he then drave around the hill and back up to the top, smile from ear to ear jumped out and said "Damn, I'd swear you guys just did that V8 swap for me".

Needless to say, he was amazed.

BTW, looks like you guys had a great time, I can't wait to get out in the snow with my TJ. Snow runs in MI are some of my favorite weekend trips.

 

[007]

I was running 18psi in the JK and the Nissan was also at 18.
I'm not sure what the PW was running.

There was plenty of deformation even in the cold temps.

Regards,
Brian

Reckon I'd do the same with a bundle of MaxTrax and a curiosity towards their performance in snow :ylsmoke:

 

[Scott Brady]

Both of those trucks run 17" wheels. We are pretty cautious in mixed terrain (i.e. with rocks) much below 18 psi. In pure snow or sand we have had good luck with one bar (14 psi). We have also tested emergency pressures of eight with the OVJK and had excellent performance in sand.

 

[mkitchen]

What about chains?

I don't want to sound dumb but why not tire chains. It has been a long time since I lived in snow country but when it got deep on the ranch or in the woods, we would chain up the rear and sometimes all four wheels and we would get through most anything.

Back then we were running 3/4 ton 4X4 pickups with bias ply D or E range tires but it was an easy thing to chain up once you got the system down and knew how to put tighteners on. Is there a problem with putting chains on a radial tire, even if it is for a truck (i.e. a D or E range tire)?

Chaining up a tractor or skidder is another issue. The chains for some of them weigh up to 300 pounds and were not fun. The chains went on at the first real snow and stayed on till spring breakup. Just talking about this brings back a lot of memories. I have been planning on getting a set of chains for my tacoma so I am interested in hearing why you folks don't use them. Come to think of it, I never see studded tires here in AZ either. Not too much need for them in most areas but where there is regular snow, they are nice and AZ does allow for them in season.
Mikey

 

[bcrez]

Yeah! Boom, Encouragement!

Sell the TJ and purchase a Land Cruiser? :elkgrin:

 

[Scott Brady]

I don't want to sound dumb but why not tire chains. It has been a long time since I lived in snow country but when it got deep on the ranch or in the woods, we would chain up the rear and sometimes all four wheels and we would get through most anything.

Oh yeah, chains would solve all the problems. It would be too easily actually. More fun getting stuck, testing stuff, laughing at Brian as he slides off the trail, etc.