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    Default Mattracks

    Has anyone ever used these?

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



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    ive been looking at these for a while i wish i could afford them arnt they like 5 thousand??
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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonL_031 View Post
    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.
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    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
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    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.

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 24HOURSOFNEVADA View Post
    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.
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    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..
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    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-
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    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.

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