Cheap traxs

[threedogs]

As with everything, there is a huge quality difference which is reflected in the price. Having seen the cheap tracks in person, I wouldn't touch them, waste of money imo. However, maxtrax or treds (I prefer maxtraxs personally, but the treds are nearly as good) (tested both maxtraxs and treds when I went to Fraser last)

Anyway, maxtraxs and treds are great. Well worth the space imo. By the time you have gotten out the winch, found a suitable tree, winched out, packed up, you could have been well on your way. Also, they can work when reversing, while a winch can't. (Unless you're a rich person with a winch on the rear)

Also, it's safer than either a winch or a snatch recovery, and places less strain on the vehicle.

When my mate asks for his set of maxtraxs back, I will definitely be going out to buy a set.

Cheers

seeing you go to Fraser a bit we should chip in for a set of cheap traxs for you to road test.
that way we get real world feed back to spin doctoring. What do you think

[Punderhead]

seeing you go to Fraser a bit we should chip in for a set of cheap traxs for you to road test. that way we get real world feed back to spin doctoring. What do you think

only been twice hahaha
But my mates and I have decided to make it an annual thing now so planning to go over again soon.
But as I said before, having seen the cheap ones in person there is a huge difference in quality (get an empty 600ml waterbottle, (disposable) and an empty 600 ml coke bottle. Both bits of plastic with similar functions, but one will crush easily, the other takes a fair bit more.

Plastic ain't just plastic!

Cheers.

[threedogs]

Ive been in contact with the seller a bit I can ask what plastic is used if you want me too
He's pretty confident they are ok, but a real world test could see them fail

[threedogs]

only been twice hahaha
But my mates and I have decided to make it an annual thing now so planning to go over again soon.
But as I said before, having seen the cheap ones in person there is a huge difference in quality (get an empty 600ml waterbottle, (disposable) and an empty 600 ml coke bottle. Both bits of plastic with similar functions, but one will crush easily, the other takes a fair bit more.

Plastic ain't just plastic!

Cheers.

They are made from LLD Polyethelene, any idea what the max traxs etc are made from

[Punderhead]

They are made from LLD Polyethelene, any idea what the max traxs etc are made from

Not a clue. But I know they don't flex as much or look Nearly as flimsy, and from an engineering perspective, are shaped in a way that gives them more strength and reducing the likelihood of cracking. Also, I believe there is a weight difference (maxtrax are heavier) downer I know, but to me at least says stronger.

[mudski]

They are made from LLD Polyethelene, any idea what the max traxs etc are made from

quote from the maxtrax website.... This is all they say.
Q: How do you make MAXTRAX?


A: MAXTRAX are injection moulded in Sydney Australia from high quality engineering-grade reinforced polymer (Nylon), renowned for its strength, toughness and resistance to harsh environments.

[threedogs]

Shite nylons been around a gazillion years seems they used the KISS princible.
Im never taking my Patrol on any beach[salt and sand] so I dont think they will be required