Maxtrax vs TRED vs Tracmats vs X-Trax vs X-Jack
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wreckdiver1321
Overlander
Keep us updated! Very interested in these.
Ditto.. Looking into the Maxas as well.
I am particularly interested in how much they can flex, in comparison to the Maxtrax.
Keep us posted on them!
deminimis
Explorer
Hoping this isn't too much of a hijack, but does anyone know how Maxtrax or Maxas or whatever works with a heavy rig (19,500 GVWR)? I need to get something pronto. Spent last night trying to get my buddy out of my inlawss field where he stores his homebrew SMB when back in Europe. Field is saturated from springs, Winter rains, etc. My winch/bumper is still delayed (now three weeks delayed), so I gave it a go with a bunch of straps/chains, while trying to stay on relatively firm ground. Once I gave it a go, I sunk up to my front lug covers. I was able to power forward, find some firm ground, turn around and power back through the giant mess I made, but just barely. As of this morning, buddy's van is still axle deep in the muck (wet clay). So, it's obvious I need something for me (he sure needs something too). Maxtrax is only rated for a fraction of my vehicle's weight, so hoping there's an alternative. Thanks for letting me play through.
Take a look at the Go Treads - http://gotreads.com/
deminimis
Explorer
heard back from the Go Tred guy. Didn't give me a max vehicle weight rating, but did offer an anecdotal observation: Used on a 82,000# vehicle stuck in the snow at an unloading terminal. Worked and continues to be used three years later.
That's not much of an off-road evaluation, obviously, but at least it sounds strong enough to get me going (not bridging, of course). Plus, you get four of them for about half the price of the Maxtrax.
That's not much of an off-road evaluation, obviously, but at least it sounds strong enough to get me going (not bridging, of course). Plus, you get four of them for about half the price of the Maxtrax.
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laufer
New member
FWIW, Summit Racing has the TRED 1100s for US$105 per pair including domestic shipping in a limited range of colors.
I won't need them until July but couldn't resist at this price and ordered a pair of yellow ones.
I won't need them until July but couldn't resist at this price and ordered a pair of yellow ones.
katuah
Adventurer
Dang, thanks laufer! I was about to post up to ask if anyone had bought, used, or even seen in real life these metal ones from eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131170124142?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
but for the money I'd much rather have the TREDs as a known quantity.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131170124142?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
but for the money I'd much rather have the TREDs as a known quantity.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
@Subspd can you provide any updates or pics for the Maxsas? I'm super interested in them.